Communications Volunteer Roles in Edinburgh, Scotland
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Help us to grow brand-new online charity platform A Good Thing in your local area! Come on board as a community champion: use your communications skills to drive more businesses and charities to sign up.
A Good Thing is a not-for-profit set up with one mission: to send less to landfill, and more to a good cause. We are rolling out fast across the UK, momentum is building, and we are growing a network of passionate local volunteer champions right across the country to drive our growth.
You’ll be using your connections (friends, family, colleagues, neighbours...), as well as your insights into the local area, to help us to build the numbers of businesses and charities signing up in your part of the UK. You might do this through making connections with businesses in your area, taking A Good Thing to the doorstep. Or you could approach businesses virtually, using your expert written communication skills to create communications that will engage and inspire them. You’ll definitely be using social media and your brilliant online networking skills to build links and relationships where you live.
Come with us on our journey towards reducing waste and boosting wonderful local charities at the same time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Zambia Orphans Aid UK (ZOA-UK) is looking for a part-time volunteer to support our Digital & Communications work. The ideal candidate will have a passion for all things digital and an interest in international development. We are seeking someone who has good digital understanding, a flare for design and experience of creating social media content across a range of platforms.
You will possess a positive attitude together with a proactive approach to problem solving. You will be home-based and have the freedom to set your own hours, so self-motivation is essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer role: Communications Manager, Men’s Game (Volunteer)
Team: Communications Team
Location: Remote
Reports to: Director of Communications (Volunteer)
Hours: Approx 5 hrs week
About Us
Join us at Fair Game, where we're passionate about shaping a brighter future for football! With a vibrant community of 34 football clubs, we're on a journey to revolutionise the game we all love. Collaborating with top-notch academics and industry experts, our goal is to nurture a sport that fills every fan with pride. Imagine wearing your team's colours, confident in the values it represents and the rich traditions it upholds.
Be part of a movement that champions fan involvement, financial health, exemplary governance, and unwavering commitment to equality. Let's team up to make football not just a game, but a legacy we're all proud to be part of. Join Fair Game and help us turn this vision into reality!
What we are Looking For
We are looking for two communications managers to help us drive the awareness of our work within both men’s and women’s football. We're thrilled to share that Fair Game has experienced incredible growth recently, and we're on the brink of making a significant impact. As a volunteer-driven initiative, we're on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual eager to contribute to Fair Game's commercial goals.
This volunteer position is a fantastic chance for someone keen on gaining insights into the football industry and expanding their connections, setting the stage for a promising career in sports management or governance. If this resonates with you, you might just be the person we need to help shape the future of football in an extraordinary way.
Main Responsibilities
You would be essential in ensuring Fair Game responds rapidly and quickly to all breaking news relevant to Fair Game’s agenda. You will be responsible for the following tasks:
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Monitor the sports news looking for any opportunity for stories that Fair Game could react to.
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Draft quotes to be shared with leading sports correspondents.
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Various copywriting duties from media quotes, pitches, to web.
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The role is the first point of call for all incoming media enquiries.
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To write press releases and send them out through Squarespace and place on our website
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To try and secure extensive national broadcast coverage
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To attend weekly 30 min meetings with the Heads of the communications team
What you will Need to Bring
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Excellent writing skills
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Good connections with the national media
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Experience in writing press releases
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Excellent sub-editing and proofing skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Attention to detail
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A commitment to Fair Game’s values
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A passion to change football for the better
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Experience in broadcast interviews and media training is desirable
What you will Gain
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Experience of leading and working with a passionate team
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The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change football for the better
Volunteering
We are seeking dedicated individuals who are genuinely passionate about contributing to our cause. This voluntary role demands more than just an initial burst of enthusiasm; it requires a steadfast commitment and a deep-seated desire to make a difference.
We kindly ask that only those who are prepared to invest their time and energy, with a serious intent to contribute and grow with us, consider applying. This is not just a role, but a journey towards creating meaningful impact. If you are looking for a casual commitment or are uncertain about your availability and dedication, this might not be the right opportunity for you. We value the contribution of our volunteers immensely and wish to build a team that shares our commitment to the cause.
We strongly believe in having more diverse voices in our team and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those currently under-represented.
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We enable individuals to donate to causes they care about and provide them full transparency on what impact their donation makes.Many people genuinely wish to do good and contribute to improving our world. Donating to charities is a common way to pursue this. The challenge is that the charity industry is a jungle. It can be complicated to see how your donation is actually spent and hard to identify the charities who have the largest impact.
We want to change that by:
- Providing full transparency on what your donation is spent on when you donate through us.
- Making it easy for you to support NGOs with proven impact.
- Creating communities centered around the causes you care about, offering exclusive content to further engage and inform you.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
- Involves content creation and management, strategy implementation, engagement, analytics and reporting, and collaboration.
- Volunteer 2-3 hours per week for 3-5 months.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer role: Communications Manager, Women’s Football (Volunteer)
Team: Communications Team
Location: Remote
Reports to: Director of Communications (Volunteer)
Hours: Approx 5 hrs week
About Us
Join us at Fair Game, where we're passionate about shaping a brighter future for football! With a vibrant community of 34 football clubs, we're on a journey to revolutionise the game we all love. Collaborating with top-notch academics and industry experts, our goal is to nurture a sport that fills every fan with pride. Imagine wearing your team's colours, confident in the values it represents and the rich traditions it upholds.
Be part of a movement that champions fan involvement, financial health, exemplary governance, and unwavering commitment to equality. Let's team up to make football not just a game, but a legacy we're all proud to be part of. Join Fair Game and help us turn this vision into reality!
What we are Looking For
We are looking for two communications managers to help us drive the awareness of our work within both men’s and women’s football. We're thrilled to share that Fair Game has experienced incredible growth recently, and we're on the brink of making a significant impact. As a volunteer-driven initiative, we're on the lookout for an enthusiastic individual eager to contribute to Fair Game's commercial goals.
This volunteer position is a fantastic chance for someone keen on gaining insights into the football industry and expanding their connections, setting the stage for a promising career in sports management or governance. If this resonates with you, you might just be the person we need to help shape the future of football in an extraordinary way.
Main Responsibilities
You would be essential in ensuring Fair Game responds rapidly and quickly to all breaking news relevant to Fair Game’s agenda. You will be responsible for the following tasks:
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Monitor the sports news looking for any opportunity for stories in women’s football that Fair Game could react to.
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Liaise with Deputy CEO on Comms requirements to support the Org’s goals within Women’s football.
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Draft quotes and thought leadership pieces to be shared with the media.
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Work closely with the social media team to ensure that Fair Game is engaging and reacting to women’s football stories breaking online.
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Various copywriting duties from media quotes, pitches, to web.
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The role is the first point of call for all incoming media enquiries.
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To write press releases and send them out through Squarespace and place on our website.
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To try and secure extensive national broadcast coverage.
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To attend weekly 30 min meetings with the Heads of the communications team.
What you will Need to Bring
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Be a fan of Women’s football, with your finger on the pulse with what is going on in the game, from player’s welfare to fan engagement.
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Excellent writing skills
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Good connections with the national media
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Experience in writing press releases
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Excellent sub-editing and proofing skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Attention to detail
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A commitment to Fair Game’s values
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A passion to change football for the better
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Experience in broadcast interviews and media training is desirable
What you will Gain
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Experience of leading and working with a passionate team
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The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change football for the better
Volunteering
We are seeking dedicated individuals who are genuinely passionate about contributing to our cause. This voluntary role demands more than just an initial burst of enthusiasm; it requires a steadfast commitment and a deep-seated desire to make a difference.
We kindly ask that only those who are prepared to invest their time and energy, with a
serious intent to contribute and grow with us, consider applying. This is not just a role, but a journey towards creating meaningful impact. If you are looking for a casual commitment or are uncertain about your availability and dedication, this might not be the right opportunity for you. We value the contribution of our volunteers immensely and wish to build a team that shares our commitment to the cause.
We strongly believe in having more diverse voices in our team and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those currently under-represented.
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Job description
Indigenous peoples and local communities are grappling with the constant threat of displacement from their lands. The violations of human and land rights, particularly in areas like Loliondo, Ngorongoro, and Simanjiro, have left thousands of people vulnerable and in need of urgent assistance. Following these evictions, many of the Maasai lack vital resources for survival and are unable to connect with the rest of the world. Not1More is working with a partner organisation, TEST, in Tanzania to support their fundraising, advocacy and communication activities.
Your Role
We are looking for a volunteer who can dedicate time to this role through to December 2024. You will be a part of a team that works directly with Tanzania’s indigenous Maasai, and help to make a difference in key areas such as protecting ecosystems and advocating for indigenous rights.
The main objective is to help the team with external communication activities, including social media account management, website management and Google Ads management. This role requires excellent written communication skills and will suit someone who has an interest and/or experience in managing social media accounts, Wordpress websites, and other external communication activities.
Responsibilities can include:
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Reviewing the partner organisation’s social media presence.
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Developing and implementing a social media strategy with the partner organisation, including content creation, and posting.
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Training partner organisation staff to manage social media accounts.
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Updating website content, for example news stories and new projects.
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Opportunities to develop other external communication activities.
Desirable Skills and Experience
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Previous experience managing a Google Ad Grant account, including ad campaign establishment and monitoring.
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Previous experience training staff to use a Google Ad Grant account, and providing Google Ad campaign reports.
Leadership
Support and mentoring to develop your skills will be available in this role as we aim to help you bring out our talents in this team.
Hours
As this is a volunteer role, time is flexible, but you would be expected to attend a bi-weekly check-in with someone from the Not1More team to ensure are working in the same direction.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing the Nightline Association brand and associated publicity strategies to increase awareness, understanding and consideration of our work, values and vision.
You will lead, manage and support a small, dynamic team of volunteers and staff, also working with the Head of Fundraising, Events and Comms to develop the Association’s wider communication and fundraising strategy. This Team Lead role will supervise and support the work of the Comms & Marketing Team, implement some of the more complex publicity campaigns, and provide marketing support and guidance to the wider organisation.
This role will take responsibility for identifying and accessing relevant audiences, creating effective marketing campaigns and growing our community of supporters.
You will give strategic direction to the team in order to build brand awareness, promote income generation and communicate programmes, activities and impact.
As a Team Lead, you will be supported by the Head of Fundraising, Events and Comms who will act as your main point of contact and line manager. You will also have access to the support of our staff team, Trustees and other Heads of Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee and monitor the delivery of all team projects and activities, ensuring these are meeting departmental and organisational strategy, aims and plans.
- Approve documentation and products produced by your department.
- Line manage volunteers in your team, including monthly one-to-one meetings.
- Support and supervise volunteers to ensure they carry out their duties effectively by providing clear communication, support, motivation, facilitation, supervision and leadership.
- Assist with the recruitment of new volunteers within your team.
- Appoint a temporary replacement for vacant volunteer roles in your team.
- Where necessary, apply the Association’s disciplinary procedures, seeking support if needed.
- Exhibit and promote effective team working.
- Directly contribute to projects as appropriate to support your team.
- Organise and run online team meetings on a regular basis to discuss operational activities, plans and ensure oversight of team activity.
- Attend a monthly one-to-one meeting with your Head of Department to update on progress, consider new projects, report risks, issues and budget requirements.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Highly developed organisational, planning, delegation and communication skills
- Lead, motivate, and work as part of a team
- Personable, supportive, and approachable
- Understanding of and commitment to the Association’s values and to supporting and developing the Nightline community
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of social media, content and/or email marketing strategies
- Experience with Nightline or a similar organisation
- Demonstrable experience of marketing and/or communications activity or campaigns that increase income and engagement
- Prioritisation across workstreams or tasks
- Familiarity with Google Workspace
- Knowledge of third sector publicity and marketing strategies and approaches
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations Trustee to join our Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity for marketing mavericks to join Brave Mind as a Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations Trustee! The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in guiding and implementing strategic marketing, communications, and public relations initiatives to support Brave Mind's mission and objectives.
Brave Mind is a registered UK mental health charity, specifically supporting the rugby community. We provide a national platform that positively takes action to help clubs and academia promote and improve their approach to supporting mental health and wellbeing in their communities.
The 3 key pillars of Brave Mind are:
1) Evidence based - We design and deliver bespoke mental health and wellbeing
programmes based on research and practical experience of working in applied sports
psychology.
2) Bespoke education & training - We educate and raise awareness on key mental health &
wellbeing areas on and off the pitch.
3) In person - We believe face to face; human interaction is critical to successfully making a
real difference to positive mental health and wellbeing.
Our mission is to make a positive, lasting difference to the rugby community’s mental health and
wellbeing.
Due to rapid expansion and growth plans, we are now recruiting for the role of:
Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations Trustee
Why join us?
• Unleash Your Creativity: Guide and execute strategic marketing, communications, and
public relations plans.
• Shape Our Identity: Take ownership of Brave Mind's brand identity, ensuring consistency
across all communication channels.
• Drive Engagement: Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of dynamic marketing and
social media campaigns.
• Digital Dynamo: Liaise with our website task force to ensure it's not just fit for purpose
but an engaging hub for our audience.
Your Role:
• Collaboration is Key: Work closely with the board to develop and execute marketing,
communications, and public relations strategies.
• Brand Guardian: Oversee the consistency of Brave Mind's brand identity across various
communication materials.
• Performance Analyst: Dive into marketing and communications metrics, providing
recommendations.
• Voice of Brave Mind: Act as a spokesperson, representing our interests and values to
media, partners, and the public.
• Tech Savvy: Showcase proficiency in digital marketing tools, social media platforms,
website management, and content management systems.
Your Profile:
• Passionate Marketer: Demonstrate experience in marketing, communications, or public
relations, preferably within the non-profit or charity sector.
• Strategic Vision: Strong strategic thinking with the ability to turn plans into actionable
results.
• Communication Maestro: Written and verbal communication skills, crafting narratives that
captivate and inspire.
• Digital Guru: Proficient in digital marketing tools, and social media platforms.
• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work collaboratively and engage effectively with
stakeholders at all levels.
Desirable Skills:
• Boardroom Brilliance: Previous experience serving on a board or in a governance role
within a charitable organisation is a plus, although not essential.
• Fundraising Insight: Understanding fundraising and donor engagement strategies adds an
extra layer to your skills.
• Regulation Expertise: Knowledge of legal and regulatory considerations related to
marketing and communications in the charitable sector would be an advantage.
Time Commitment & Expenses:
• Flexible Commitment: The Board meets at least 4 times a year, and we suggest our
trustees dedicate at least 2 hours a week to their duties.
• Expenses Covered: Rest easy knowing that all Trustee expenses will be refunded.
Ready to be the creative force behind Brave Mind's marketing journey? Apply now to be part of a team that's not just raising awareness but changing lives. Join us in making mental health a priority!
We are welcoming applicants who have passion over experience. We feel this role will be a great opportunity to develop your career whilst supporting a leading UK Mental Health Charity in the Rugby world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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RNIB wants to test the use of WhatsApp to be able to reach more blind and partially sighted people who have previously never accessed our services.
The role is simple. You agree to us sending you WhatsApp messages from RNIB every month with details of activities and events available. By signing up to this role, you agree to then share the information with people you know either personally or professionally. The key is reaching more people with sight loss, so they are aware of what is available.
Our aim is to reach people with different levels of vision and a variety of age groups and communities across the UK.
Contact with RNIB’s customers is not part of this role.
This opportunity is available to anyone who can spare 30 minutes each month, including people who are living with one or more eye conditions.
RNIB are open to you sharing your personal experience to help us understand what is working and provide feedback on the content and responses from people.
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Europia is a community development organisation established in 2008. Our friendly multi-lingual team are committed to supporting and empowering Eastern European nationals in Greater Manchester. We also work with regional and national partners and in doing this, we have national recognition.
We are looking for 3 Communication Volunteers, who will play a vital role in enhancing our organization's communication efforts across various platforms.
Position Overview: Your responsibilities will include creating engaging social media posts, producing informative videos, compiling our annual report, and providing general support to our communication team. This role is essential for effectively conveying our message, engaging with our audience, and promoting our organization's mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Social Media Management: Creating compelling and visually appealing posts for our organization's social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) to increase engagement and awareness.
- Content Creation: Developing written content for various communication materials, including blog posts, newsletters, press releases, and website updates.
- Graphic Design: Designing graphics, images, and infographics to accompany social media posts, blog articles, and other communication materials.
- Video Production: Planning, scripting, filming, and editing videos to showcase our organization's work, impact, and initiatives.
- Annual Report Compilation: Collaborating with team members to gather information and data for the annual report, and designing/layout of the report for publication.
- Research and Trends: Keeping abreast of communication trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve our communication strategies.
- General Support: Providing assistance and support to the communication team as needed, including administrative tasks and coordination of communication projects.
Please note that the responsibilities outlined above apply to all three positions. You are not expected to fulfill every duty listed. Instead, we encourage you to apply for the position that best aligns with your experience and interests.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop or Canva) and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, iMovie).
- Creativity and ability to generate innovative ideas for content creation.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Prior experience in communication, marketing, journalism, or related fields is desirable but not required.
- Passion for our organization's mission and commitment to promoting positive social change.
Time Commitment: Flexible
Benefits:
- Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a positive impact through effective communication.
- Gain valuable experience in communication, marketing, and multimedia content creation.
- Enhance your portfolio with diverse and engaging communication materials.
- Work with a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to achieving our organization's goals.
Note: This role is voluntary and unpaid. However, we deeply appreciate the dedication and commitment of our volunteers, and their contributions are invaluable to the success of our organization.
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RNIB wants to test the use of WhatsApp to be able to reach more blind and partially sighted people who have previously never accessed our services.
The role is simple. You agree to us sending you WhatsApp messages from RNIB every month with details of activities and events available. By signing up to this role, you agree to then share the information with people you know either personally or professionally. The key is reaching more people with sight loss, so they are aware of what is available.
Our aim is to reach people with different levels of vision and a variety of age groups and communities across the UK.
Contact with RNIB’s customers is not part of this role.
This opportunity is available to anyone who can spare 30 minutes each month, including people who are living with one or more eye conditions.
RNIB are open to you sharing your personal experience to help us understand what is working and provide feedback on the content and responses from people.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
RNIB wants to test the use of WhatsApp to be able to reach more blind and partially sighted people who have previously never accessed our services.
The role is simple. You agree to us sending you WhatsApp messages from RNIB every month with details of activities and events available. By signing up to this role, you agree to then share the information with people you know either personally or professionally. The key is reaching more people with sight loss, so they are aware of what is available.
Our aim is to reach people with different levels of vision and a variety of age groups and communities across the UK.
Contact with RNIB’s customers is not part of this role.
This opportunity is available to anyone who can spare 30 minutes each month, including people who are living with one or more eye conditions.
RNIB are open to you sharing your personal experience to help us understand what is working and provide feedback on the content and responses from people.
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Job Posting: Marketing Assistant Volunteer (SEO Focus)
Company: Kobu Smart
Location: Flexible (Remote)
Who We are
Kobu Smart Ltd was found it by Covid period, focus on Computer Repair Services in a friendly way and the commodity from your house or business local. Now we can mention it as an IT-managed services provider. We compromised of professional IT specialists responsible for providing guidance and sharing relevant information with personal or business persons.
At KOBU SMART, we always look for improvements in all aspects of the business environment, or perhaps any particular Home User needs to improve the network at home.
We are a small and fresh team that has been working in the IT industry for years. In 2020, we decided to launch our business idea and share our knowledge and experience with those customers who need help understanding the meaning of Information Technology nowadays.
Our mission to this particular role
Kobu Smart, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology company, is seeking a proactive and talented Marketing Assistant with a strong focus on SEO strategies. As we continue to expand our reach and innovate within the industry, we are looking for an individual who can contribute creative ideas and execute effective SEO tactics to enhance our online presence and drive traffic to our platforms.
What you’ll be doing
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies to increase organic traffic and improve search engine rankings.
- Conduct keyword research to identify high-value target keywords and optimize website content accordingly.
- Perform on-page and off-page SEO optimization, including meta tags, URL structures, internal linking, and backlink acquisition.
- Monitor and analyze website performance using tools such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console, and provide regular reports and insights to the team.
- Stay updated on industry trends and algorithm changes to adjust strategies accordingly and maintain competitive advantage.
- Assist in the creation of compelling content optimized for SEO, including blog posts, articles, and landing pages.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including content creators, designers, and developers, to ensure SEO best practices are implemented throughout all digital assets.
- Support marketing campaigns with SEO insights and recommendations to maximize their effectiveness.
- Provide support for other marketing initiatives and projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
- Proven experience in SEO strategy development and implementation, preferably in a technology or SaaS company.
- Strong understanding of search engine algorithms and ranking factors.
- Proficiency with SEO tools such as SEMrush, Moz, Ahrefs, or similar.
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret data to drive informed decisions.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress or Drupal is a plus.
- Passion for technology and innovation.
What skills and experience you’ll bring us
We’re all about learning and development here at Kobu Smart, so we don’t expect you to know everything to apply to us! Whether you’re an undergraduate looking to gain real world experience, a graduate looking for their first opportunity, or a seasoned professional wanting to change careers or step into management, we will support you in your journey.
Things to be considered
This is a remote position with flexible working hours. If you are passionate about SEO and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.
Kobu Smart is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion.
Be aware, this job is unpaid, but has annual compensations for the great job performance maintenance for the company, or promotional to another internal jobs in the organization. We aim to pay £100 per annual as minimum if you release a good performance activities in the company.
Misc.
Reports to: Marketing Executive & Business Development Manager
Reporting to you: n/a
Hours per Week: 10hrs/week
Job Type: Volunteer
Salary: From £100.00 per year
Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- B2B marketing: 1 year (required)
- SEO tools: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Remote
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
Role type: Voluntary role, travel expenses reimbursed
Role level: Head of Department
Term: Three years, with possibility to be extended
Location: Remote, open to applicants resident in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man
Responsible for: Fundraising, Events and Comms Department
Accountable to: CEO
The purpose of your role is to lead the Fundraising, Events and Comms department, one of the Nightline Association’s seven departments. Each department contains a number of volunteer teams, each led by a Team Lead.
The Fundraising, Events, and Comms department is responsible for the charity’s income, events such as conferences and panel discussions, supporting training and marketing the organisation to potential funders, volunteers, students and higher education institutions. The purpose of each of the individual teams is outlined below:
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Comms and Marketing Team: responsible for developing and managing the Nightline Association brand, social media, and associated publicity strategies to increase awareness, understanding and consideration of our work, values and vision.
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Fundraising Team: responsible for managing and developing a sustainable fundraising strategy and growing Nightline Association’s annual income through trust, corporate, and community fundraising.
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Events Team: responsible for managing events within the Nightline Association, and collaborative events with Nightlines.
As a Head of Department, you will be supported by our CEO, who will act as your main point of contact and line manager. You will also have access to the support of our other staff and Heads of Department.
Activities and Responsibilities
Department Management
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Strategically direct your department, in order to keep its goals and priorities in line with the strategy and plans of the Association.
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Oversee and monitor the delivery of all department projects and activities, ensuring these are meeting the Association’s strategy, aims and plans.
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Approve documentation and products produced by your department.
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Line manage Team Leads in your department, including monthly one-to-one meetings.
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Support and supervise department volunteers to ensure they carry out their duties effectively by providing clear communication, support, motivation, facilitation, supervision and leadership.
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Assist with the recruitment of new volunteers within your department.
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Appoint temporary replacements for vacant volunteer roles in your department.
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Where necessary, apply the Association’s disciplinary procedures, seeking support if needed.
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Exhibit and promote effective team working.
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Directly contribute to projects as appropriate to support the volunteer teams.
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Keep abreast of developments in your department’s area of work in the charity context.
Communication
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Report on progress to the CEO and other Heads of Department, ensuring results are evaluated and evidenced.
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Communicate effectively and clearly with staff, volunteers, Trustees, Nightlines, and other Heads of Department with openness, respect and transparency.
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Build relationships and create links between departments and teams.
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Clearly set out the needs of your department at the charity management level.
Meetings & Events
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Organise and run online department meetings on a regular basis to discuss operational activities, plans and ensure oversight of department activity.
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Attend monthly online Heads of Department meetings to share ideas, information and tasks.
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Contribute to the planning and running of Association events and encourage volunteers to take part in these.
Governance & Accountability
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Attend a monthly one-to-one meeting with the CEO to update on progress, consider new projects, report risks, issues and budget requirements.
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Where possible, arrange and attend meetings of the Council at least once per year
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Provide verbal and written updates and reports as required.
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Set, implement and follow suitable policies & procedures within your department, in line with the Association’s wider policies, procedures and other governing documents.
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Authorise expenditure and expenses in line with your departmental budget and to the level agreed by the Trustees.
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Seek approval from the CEO, Trustees, a Trustee Committee or other departments/committees, when required.
Person Specification
Experience:
Essential
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Volunteer management and/or leadership
Desirable
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Project management
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Prior experience with a Nightline service and/or the Nightline Association
Competencies:
Essential
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Highly developed organisational, planning, and communication skills
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Lead, motivate, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Self-motivated with effective time management skills and delegation
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Personable, supportive, and approachable
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Capable of remote working effectively
Desirable
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Prioritisation across workstreams or tasks
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Effective management of remote teams
Knowledge:
Essential
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Understanding of good practice in volunteer management
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Understanding of and commitment to the Association’s values and to supporting and developing the Nightline community
Desirable
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Knowledge of Nightline Association and an understanding of our work
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Awareness of remote working tactics and strategies
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Zambia Orphans Aid UK (ZOA-UK) is looking for a part-time WordPress volunteer to support our Digital & Communications activities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for WordPress and an interest in international development. We are seeking someone who has experience of back-end and front-end development, including creating WordPress themes and plugins. You must have an understanding of PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Familiarity with multiple CMSs, such as Joomla and Drupla, will also be beneficial, whilst knowing how to use WordPress API is essential.
You will possess a positive attitude together with a proactive approach to problem solving. You will be home-based and have the freedom to set your own hours, so self-motivation is essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.