Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Volunteer Administrative Assistant
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Role Description
The Volunteer Administrative Assistant will support the efficient running of an Air Cadets squadron in Gravesend through day-to-day administrative tasks. This is a hybrid volunteer role which can be flexible around your commitments. You will work closely with squadron staff to maintain records, manage correspondence, and help coordinate activities and events.
Responsibilities include:
- Updating databases
- Filing forms
- Preparation of agendas and minutes
- Preparing basic documents
- Handling phone and email enquiries
- Assisting with the organisation of training, parades, and community events
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The role also involves supporting compliance with RAFAC processes and helping ensure that information for cadets, families, and volunteers is accurate and up to date. Volunteers will be part of a team that contributes to a safe, welcoming environment for young people.
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Qualifications
- Ability to perform general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, scheduling, and record-keeping.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with cadets, families, volunteers, and RAFAC staff.
- Comfort using basic office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email) and learning RAFAC systems and processes.
- Reliability, integrity, and a positive, respectful attitude when working with young people and adult volunteers.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and follow RAFAC policies and procedures.
- Willingness to undergo any required background checks and training relevant to working with young people.
- Previous administrative or volunteer experience, especially in youth or community organisations, is beneficial but not essential.
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