Help Ernest Foundation with 10 volunteers for volunteering as an Admin & Finance Assistant
category
Business related skills
sub-category
Administration
duration
1-4 hours
How can you help?
Help Ernest Foundation with 10 volunteers for volunteering as an Admin & Finance Assistant
Here's a little more info about this opportunity...
The Ernest Foundation is seeking a dedicated Admin & Finance Assistant volunteer to support our crucial work empowering women and children in Orange Farm, South Africa. This role is vital for strengthening our operational backbone, allowing us to maximize our impact in the community. As an Admin & Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our daily operations by assisting with: Financial Administration: Helping with basic bookkeeping, record-keeping of donations and expenses, processing invoices, and preparing financial reports (under supervision). General Administrative Support: Assisting with data entry, filing, managing correspondence, scheduling appointments, and maintaining office supplies. Reporting & Compliance: Supporting the preparation of necessary documentation for funding applications and compliance requirements. Communication: Assisting with internal and external communications, including donor acknowledgements and community outreach materials. We are looking for someone who possesses: Basic understanding of administrative and financial processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) or similar tools. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. A passion for community development and empowering vulnerable individuals. Ability to commit to a regular schedule (e.g., a few hours per week/month). This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in the non-profit sector, contribute your skills to a meaningful cause, and directly impact the lives of those in need. Your support will free up our core team to focus more directly on program delivery and community engagement. Location: The Ernest Foundation, 9929 Stretford 6, Orange Farm, 1841. Contact for Enquiries & Application: 068 412 5933 or ernestfoundation1@gmail.com
Helpful tips
Stay safe
- 1. Don’t pass any personal information to people you haven’t met offline before.
- 2. When meeting one of your contacts offline for the first time, always be sure to arrange to meet in a public place.
- 3. Make sure that you are not left alone with someone that you have never met before.
- 4. Know where you’re going. If you’re headed off the beaten track or into an unfamiliar part of town, be sure you have directions and a GPS or map book.
- 5. If you feel unsafe, consult the person in charge and let him or her know.
- 6. Avoid wearing expensive jewellery: it could get damaged, lost or stolen.
- 7. Ask, ask, ask! If you’re worried about something or concerned about your safety in a certain situation, ask the person in charge.
