Receptionist

Testwood Lakes Sailability (TLS) provides dinghy sailing for people with any disability.

Receptionist main tasks:

• Start the day by setting up the reception in the Boat House.
• The main task is to greet the sailors, book them in, take the sailing fee and issue with a receipt and then to have them fitted with a Buoyancy Aid.
• If the sailor is in a wheelchair provide assistance with the fitting of a sling to be used with the hoist.
• To record the cash in the petty cash book and at the end of each session to total the funds and to complete the returns for the Treasurer.
• To keep the following records: of the availability of the volunteers for future sessions; the number sailors per session for submission to the RYA.
• To keep in contact with the pontoon by radio so that all are aware of the number of sailors waiting to sail.
• To provide drinks to the sailors and volunteers.
• To mange the the paperwork for new volunteers including Disclosure & Baring Service (DBS) which all volunteers are required to complete.
• At the end of the day store all equipment in its correct place.

Volunteers will receive training for all of the above tasks.

Skills

• Cleaning & tidying
• Teamwork
• Organising
• IT
• Talking to others