Based in Westminster, this volunteer position would ideally suit a gap year student or recent school leaver. Although this is an unpaid role, commuting travel expenses to and from Westminster will be reimbursed. This is a part-time positon (we anticipate 3-4 days a week), and we would prefer to offer a placement of between four and six months.

Main areas of work the volunteer could undertake include:
• Working with the Senior Caseworker to help deal with constituency correspondence
• Supporting the Senior Parliamentary Assistant with research
• Undertaking general administrative/secretarial tasks
• Assisting with the work of other colleagues as required and communicating with internal contacts and local stakeholders
• Other ad-hoc duties as required

Candidates should have the following skills and qualities:
• Good communication and administrative skills
• Competent use of IT including Microsoft Office package, email and internet to support the above, including MS Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel
• Experience of working with members of the public would be an advantage
• Good team work ethic is essential