Social Media Pr And Communications Volunteer Roles in Newquay, Cornwall
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We have an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in social media to help create and deliver engaging and informative content across a range of platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
The aim will be to highlight the life-changing services we provide to people with BPD, while encouraging prospective volunteers and supporters to get involved by fundraising or donating time.
What you will be doing
- researching and creating a range of content (text, images and videos) for different channels including Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube
- identifying opportunities to reach new audiences and raise our social profile
- engaging with followers and encouraging conversations
- running online campaigns
- promoting services, projects and volunteering opportunities
Who we are looking for
- experience of using, or a demonstrable passion for, social media including Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube
- strong communication/writing skills
- professional when communicating online
- basic photography or video skills would be a bonus but not essential (full training will be given on using Canva)
What you'll receive
- comprehensive induction and ongoing support
- the chance to be involved in our work and make a real difference to people in need
- valuable experience in social media, PR, marketing and communications
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We're looking for a creative social media volunteer to build our audience across social media, keep all platforms up to date with original content and promote our initiatives with on brand messages on a weekly basis.
The Mental Health Community are a registered charity created out of a passion to improve mental health services and the belief that community is crucial to delivering the means for sustainable recovery for everyone with mental ill-health.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
-Ensuring all social media is up to date and has original content on it.
-Maintaining the baseline number of posts through scheduling.
-Supporting the team to be interactive to what is going on in social media and responding in real time when possible
-Keeping up-to-date with the team, staying in regular contact through email/whatsapp/phone and meetings.
-Create varied and original content using the marketing strategy as a guide
-Working with others in the team to grow our networks.
-Analysing the effects of social media and creating a quarterly report on what has worked well and what has not.
-Being creative and developing new ways of communicating with customers/supporters.
-General promotion of our ethos and advocacy of the issues throughout the duration of the role.
Salary: Voluntary position.
Location: Working from home, remotely
Hours: Approximately 3 hours per week fully flexible, however a baseline of posts must be delivered each week.
Skills/attributes/knowledge/experience
Essential:
Some experience in using Instagram and LinkedIn to support cause/charity/events.
Committed to providing the minimum output of posts as agreed with the team.
Creative and imaginative thinking.
Interested in our causes and ethos around mental health
Lived experience of mental ill health
Proven written communication skills
Proven IT skills and an internet connection
Competent with social media and digital communication tools.
Confident to work on own initiative with minimum supervision but knowing when to consult with and inform others
Organised, able to set and meet own targets and goals
Ability to work to fixed timelines
Desirable:
Experience of coordinating others to contribute to projects.
Experience of working in the third sector.
Verbal communication skills.
Equal Opportunities
The Mental Health Community (registered charity number 1184442) are committed to achieving an inclusive environment which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful discrimination for everyone who works within and accesses our organisation and services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
Lipodystrophy UK is a dedicated charity, set up to support people affected by Lipodystrophy. Lipodystrophy is a rare disease which affects the body’s ability to store fat under the skin. This can lead to metabolic complications including insulin resistance, diabetes, dyslipidaemia, heart disease, kidney disease, fatty liver disease and many others.
We are a small but growing charity and need help with our social media channels to increase our engagement and reach.
We’re looking for a digital marketing graduate to support our goal. This will be a fantastic opportunity to gain experience as a social media executive. As our first ever social media executive, you’ll have a blank canvas to work with and be able to shape the role.
Your role
You’ll be responsible for setting the social media community strategy for:
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Instagram - posts and stories
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Facebook – posts, regular catch ups on the channel (i.e., through lives or meeting room – with the support of trustees)
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Twitter & LinkedIn – posts and stories
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Planning and scheduling the social media content calendar
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Review options for paid promotion to increase the charity’s visibility
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Be alert and responsive to the news agenda, keeping abreast of issues affecting patients with lipodystrophy and identifying PR opportunities and trends on social media that we can engage with
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Source assets for social media posts (through Shutterstock – or external freelancer)
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Maintain a flexible approach in line with community engagement
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Giving regular updates (quarterly Board meetings and ad hoc, when required) to the Board of Trustees
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Potential to become a full Trustee for the right candidate
About you
You’ll be comfortable communicating with the public and supporters via social media. You will be able to demonstrate the skill required to nurture an online community, and provide an excellent supporter experience. To be considered for the Social Media Executive role you will have:
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Experience using the following social media platforms:
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Facebook
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Instagram
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Twitter
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LinkedIn
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YouTube
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Experience creating basic content for social media
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Creative ideas that you can translate into engaging content
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The ability to communicate well with others
Benefits to the successful candidate
- A real sense of purpose - you get to make a real difference to people affected by lipodystrophy
- Work with like-minded people
- Varied opportunities for creativity and development
- Flexibility to fit work in around your other committments
- Development of a wide range of transferable skills that will boost your CV and be attractive to future employers
To apply
If you’re as passionate about digital outreach, raising awareness and supporting rare disease communities as we are and you want to join us on our journey and help shape our future, we want to hear from you.
To apply please submit your CV and a short covering letter explaining your interest in joining Lipodystrophy UK and the relevant experience that you will be able to bring to the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Our Team as a Social Media Volunteer!
Do you love creating engaging content and connecting with people? Brave Mind is looking for a Social Media Volunteer who can bring our online community to life! This is a perfect opportunity for students over 18
looking to dive into the world of social media while fuelling their passion for positive mental health and rugby.
About us:
Brave Mind is a national charity focused on and passionate about improving the mental health of people in and connected to the rugby community. We believe in the strength of community and aim to empower and educate people involved in rugby to drive positive change and normalise the conversation around mental health.
Role: Social Media Volunteer
Location: Remote - perfect for students
Commitment: Flexible hours.
Key responsibilities:
• Craft and share compelling content across our social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) that highlights our work as well as linking to rugby, community, and mental health.
• Engage with our followers through comments, messages, and interactive content.
• Stay up to date with rugby news and trends to ensure our content is relevant and engaging.
• Collaborate with our team to brainstorm innovative social media strategies and campaigns.
• Represent Brave Mind’s mission with enthusiasm and authenticity.
What we’re looking for:
• Have an understanding and interest in mental health and wellbeing.
• A passionate rugby fan, knowledgeable about the sport.
• Excellent copy writing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Creative and innovative thinker, with a knack for storytelling.
• Ability to use a range of digital design tools including Canva, to communicate through a range of mediums from reels to infographics to static posts.
• Familiarity with social media trends and analytics.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Over 18.
Why volunteer with us?
• Gain valuable experience in social media management and digital marketing.
• Make a tangible difference in promoting mental health awareness.
• Join a community of rugby lovers and advocates for mental wellbeing.
• Flexible volunteering that fits around your studies and personal commitments.
We are welcoming applicants who have passion for the role and would enjoy 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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Volunteer role: Social Media Manager
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 a Social Media Manager to help us drive the awareness of and engagement with our work promoting a fairer future for 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 communications 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 social media with a sporting slant. 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 monitoring the industry news, promoting Fair Game initiatives via our social channels and helping us respond to any queries quickly and efficiently. You will be responsible for the following tasks:
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Monitor the sports news and social media looking for opportunities for Fair Game to join the conversation
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Work with communications, other members of the social team and designers to produce high quality, engaging content for a range of audiences
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Highlight the great work done throughout out the organisation to relevant social audiences
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Contribute to social strategy, shaping our approach and bringing best practice to our social media initiatives
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Responding to online conversations in an efficient and engaging manner
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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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To attend weekly 30 min meetings with the Heads of the Communications team.
What You'll Need To Bring
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You will likely be a football fan, 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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A passion for social media and recent, relevant experience managing social media for an exciting brand or brand
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A strategic mindset and the ability to think on your feet
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An excellent sense of what will get people talking online
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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
What You Will Gain
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A chance to put your stamp on our social presence, try new things and engage our diverse audiences
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First hand experience of content creation for social media for a fantastic, forthright brand on a real mission
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Experience of 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.
We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and connecting families and children that have been affected by Epilepsy. Our mission is to provide a safe space for families to socialise, reduce isolation and build relationships. As well as share information, access support and guidance and most importantly for children to have some fun!
As a team of passionate individuals, we work towards creating a positive impact through our monthly Family Support Sessions, an anti-suffocation pillow donation scheme, family day trips and raising awareness of epilepsy and its impact.
Largely, support we offer families is communicated through social media. We are at a stage where we need someone with the relevant skills to improve our presence and content across our channels.
Core responsibilities include:
- Working with HOPE’s team of Trustees to develop relevant content.
- Day-to-day management of the HOPE-owned social media channels
Training and/or experience in either of the following areas would also be of interest:
- Advertising with Facebook/Instagram, Google Ads, etc.
- PR and press
The ideal candidate will be positive, self-motivated and be able to commit a minimum of two hours a week to the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Social Media volunteer
Can you help us support more children, reach more families and have greater impact?
KEEN London has a small staff team and relies on the skills, experience and support of volunteers to not only deliver 1:1 support at our KEEN Club sessions but also to share our work with the world! Our online presence is crucial to building relationships within the community and reaching new families, volunteers and supporters.
Our work relies heavily on volunteers and our social media objective is to increase our reach and engage with new audiences to promote volunteer opportunities with other new communities.
We have been working towards more regular and engaging content on our channels but we're looking for someone to engage and interact, join local conversations. This is where you come in.
Can you commit to a few hours a week to build our online presence by:
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Working with the communications team to come up with creative ideas for content creation
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Help build a library of content by attending our weekend KEEN Club sessions, trips, volunteer inductions and Rising Stars sessions (you can borrow a camera or phone if you don’t want to use yours)
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Manage and update content diary with ideas and planned content
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Schedule content ideas, campaigns using online tools
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Create engaging and inspiring content
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Take part or lead analytics and reporting: monitor social media metrics, track performance, and report on the effectiveness of marketing efforts.
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Support creation of a social media strategy
Skills required
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Commitment to KEEN London’s values: Inclusive, supportive, compassionate, trustworthy, accountable, respectful, high standards and fun
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Ability to work within KEEN London’s policies
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Experience of using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
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Good written communication skills, with accuracy and good attention to detail.
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Ability to think creatively when sharing content
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Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and motivated to work as an individual.
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Ability to deal in a professional manner when communicating online.
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Basic digital photography experience is useful but not necessary.
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Familiarity with basic graphic design tools (such as canva) or video editing software is a plus.
What you’ll gain
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Full induction
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Opportunity to turn your passion for communications into real positive change for a small charity where every person is capable of having profound impact.
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Opportunity to learn more about our work, and the sector
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Opportunity to develop content, ideas and be creative
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Hands-on experience working in the charity sector.
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Regular volunteer social events
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References available after a reasonable time volunteering
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an animal lover with a passion for making a difference? The International Companion Animals Management Coalition (ICAM) is seeking a dedicated and experienced volunteer to join our team as a Social Media Officer!
At ICAM Coalition, we are committed to ensuring the well-being and humane management of companion animals worldwide. In this position, you will play a vital role in amplifying our mission and raising awareness through the power of social media.
This volunteer role offers you the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of companion animals while enhancing your social media skills and gaining valuable experience in digital advocacy within the charity sector.
Join our dedicated team of animal welfare advocates and be part of a global movement that promotes compassion and effective care for companion animals. If you are interested in becoming a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves please get in touch with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join us at Legasee in our mission to highlight the remarkable history of the Women's Royal Army Corps (WRAC). We're seeking a passionate and skilled Volunteer Social Media Manager to help us promote our Heritage Lottery project, shedding light on this often-overlooked chapter of British military history.
Our purpose at Legasee is to record history in the words of the people who made it, in order to educate and raise awareness about the bravery, service and sacrifice our military personnel have made over the past century.
What will you do?
In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our project team to identify and prioritise compelling content related to the WRAC project. You will have the opportunity to craft (or contribute to crafting) a detailed social media content plan to showcase the project and help to establish and manage new channels such as TikTok and Instagram to broaden our audience. Your responsibilities could also include creating and disseminating content that resonates with a range of audiences, as well as monitoring and analysing the effectiveness of our social media efforts to provide insights and recommendations for enhancement.
What are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will have a strong desire to contribute to a successful social media campaign and demonstrate excellent communication skills with a keen attention to detail. Experience in crafting engaging content for various social media platforms is preferred, along with a familiarity with content publishing tools. An interest in, knowledge of, or enthusiasm to learn about British history would be an advantage.
What's in it for you?
On joining the team, you'll benefit from a comprehensive programme of induction, training, and ongoing support. You'll gain valuable experience by working on a multi-agency project involving museums, military institutions, veterans, schools, and the charity sector — a valuable addition to any CV. Additionally, you'll become an integral part of the Legasee team, dedicated to amplifying the voices of courageous women from the WRAC project, ensuring their stories are honoured for generations to come.
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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Volunteer Needed! Join REMIX Youth Charity!
Can you help us by managing different social media channels to maximize engagement, promote volunteering, and raise awareness of REMIX. We want to create a buzz about REMIX and create amazing opportunities for young people.
We're launching a brand new youth charity in London and need your help to create an amazing inspiring and empowering youth charity thats passionate about creating opportunities for young people in London building essential skills, confidence and resilience to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
About REMIX:
Remix is all about passion and creating opportunities and experiences for young people. We will inspire and empower young people aged 16 to 26 years old, addressing their holistic needs. Our evidence-based programmes will focus on developing essential life skills, promoting healthy living and providing personal development opportnities. We will transform lives, challenge the status quo, and create opportunities for young people across London and well beyond.
Volunteer Role:
We need your help as a volunteer to offer support to us as our Social Media Volunteer who can lead and be a driving force on creating amazing and impactful social media content and materials helping us create a real excitement and buzz around REMIX, telling our story, showing our passion for creating opportunities for young people and the exciting work we will be doing in London and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and/or maintain active social media accounts (such as Facebook, Instagram, X and others).
- Research and create creative content for various social media platforms.
- Identify opportunities to connect with local community groups, businesses and local councils.
- Advertise volunteering opportunities at REMIX.
- Explore additional social media channels (e.g., TikTok).
- Keep up-to-date with REMIX's campaigns and trends.
- Think innovatively to boost online interaction.
- Create a buzz around REMIX that excites young people, parents, potential volunteers, potential donors, sponsors or funders and raises awareness to the general public.
- Link REMIX to national awareness events such as International Women's Day, Pride Month, Black History Month, International Youth Day, etc. Helping us raise awareness of REMIX, our people, our youth and our work.
- Other duties required of a social media volunteer.
To apply, please send your CV detailing your previous experience.
We look forward to hearing from you!
REMIX
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Children of Voices is a hugely respected charitable organisation helping to improve the lives of young people and their families through genuine care, love, and support.
We are currently seeking a volunteer PR & Marketing Manager. This role is ideal for an individual with previous experience in a PR/Marketing role looking to work within the charity sector.
Responsibilities typically include:
Writing and editing social media content, press releases, CWV guidelines, leaflets, speeches, newsletters and website content
Utilising social media to maintain and manage the CWV image
Representing CWV at events/presentations/meetings
Owning and managing communications related to CWV’s online and offline presence
Developing good working relationships with the media
overseeing and approving all social media content produced by social media team
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We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.
We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons.
Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.
We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace.
Ready for an adventure? Dive into the heart of Quilombo UK by exploring our website and videos! Explore the values that guide our mission, values and the impactful work we do to make a difference in our community.
Join us in leading positive change!
Role Description:
Quilombo UK is seeking to welcome a qualified and experienced professional to join us as a Public Relations Specialist within the Director's Support Team. This position is a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting Quilombo UK's mission and contributing to its growth. As a volunteer PR Specialist, you will play a crucial role in enhancing communication, managing external relations, and supporting the Directorship in achieving organisational goals.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of taking briefings, translating them into actionable outcomes, and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.
Main Responsibilities:
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Conduct in-depth research on relevant industry trends, stakeholders, and key issues.
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Analyse information to provide actionable insights and recommendations to the Directors.
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Receive and interpret briefings from the Directors, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of organisational objectives.
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Develop and deliver clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders.
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Translate briefings into actionable outcomes, coordinating with various teams and individuals.
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Monitor progress and provide regular updates to the Directors on outcomes achieved.
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Develop and implement PR strategies to enhance Quilombo UK's public image and reputation.
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Cultivate and maintain relationships with media, partners, and community influencers.
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Work closely with the Directors to provide necessary PR support.
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Collaborate with other teams to align communication strategies with overall organisational goals.
Essential:
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Proven experience in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
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Demonstrated ability to research, analyse, and incorporate information for strategic decision-making.
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Strong understanding of translating briefings into actionable outcomes.
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Familiarity with delivering PR actions in alignment with organisational objectives.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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Passion for supporting Quilombo UK's mission and values.
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Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Desirable:
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Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.
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Can work without much supervision
What do we offer:
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Online placement.
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Opportunity for professional growth and development in PR.
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A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.
The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK runs over a period of 16 weeks, is UNPAID and requires a minimum of 12 hours commitment per week across Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday.
If your application is successful, our HR team will contact you to book an interview. If the interview is successful, we will start the onboarding process by sending you the onboarding documents. As soon as we have the onboarding and identification documents back and they are verified, we will invite you for the HR and System Induction which will last for 6 hours. After the Induction, you will be booked for your First Day with your Head of Department or Assistant Manager.
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We are seeking Social Media Volunteers to assist our Social Media Marketing Team in creating and distributing engaging content on Hidayah’s social media platforms. Social media is integral to connecting with the Hidayah community, growing our organisational reach and promoting events such as our Queer Book Club, in-house research and educational resources for Ramadan.
We also use our social media platforms to post adverts for volunteers, promote Hidayah’s membership, respond to world news via solidarity statements and signpost LGBTQI+ Muslims to a range of national and international support.
You do not need to be LGBTQI+ or Muslim to be able to carry out this role. However, it is important to have a broad knowledge and understanding of these areas to be able to genuinely engage with the specific audience that follows Hidayah’s social media platforms.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
Our Social Media Volunteers have a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Creating and editing content to distribute across Hidayah’s social media platforms e.g. TikTok and Instagram
- Communicating with other volunteers and the Social Media Marketing Trustee on feedback, suggestions and issues
- Carrying out independent research to obtain quality content and sharing relevant information on Hidayah’s platforms
- Actively engage with people following us on social media
- Promoting events and projects as and when appropriate
- Administration; monitoring inboxes, responding to messages and comments, signposting to the relevant emails, archiving out of date posts
What do we expect from a Social Media Volunteer?
Skills:
- Competency in social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn).
- Experience using and generating content for TikTok
- Filming competency desirable but not essential
- Knowledge of Hootsuite desirable but not essential
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the community
- Understand the importance of confidentiality and behave with professionalism
Personality:
- Strong commitment to advocating for the rights and well-being of LGBTQIA+ Muslim individuals
- A willingness to learn
- A self-starter who is proactive and inquisitive
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
- Passion for Hidayah’s cause
- Reliable with good organisational skills
- A creative and inquisitive thinker
All volunteers are expected to join Hidayah’s Membership and Hidayah Discord server, read all Hidayah policies read, understand and agree with the constitution of Hidayah (available on our website).
Please ensure you do not have a conflict of interest with your current role and check this prior to applying for this role.
How much commitment is required?
The hours are flexible around your schedule, but typically we envisage this role taking up to 4 hours a week. Monthly catch ups are organised with the Social Media Marketing Trustee to assess workload and availability.
What benefits do I get from this role?
Volunteering with Hidayah brings a range of a benefits such as:
- Contributing to Hidayah’s cause, making a different to LGBTQI+ Muslims
- Supporting vulnerable communities
- Connecting with like-minded, passionate people
- Experience working in community events
- Development of professional networking skills
- A warm and approachable Board member to support you throughout your volunteering journey
- A reference for your CV
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
QMC Capoeira is looking for a Volunteer Public Relations Assistant who would love to support an international competition in Brazilian Cultural Festival Project-related work. To start ASAP and finish mid–late November.
QMC Capoeira is a martial arts school based in London that has been running since 2006, has an academy in Canada and the Dominican Republic and is the most awarded Capoeira School in the UK.
The objective of the role is to:
- Write press releases to partners
- Manage social media content for QMC
- Create and advise QMC on its communication strategies.
Essential
· Must possess good verbal and written communication skills
· Tactical understanding of all primary social media platforms
· Knowledge and understanding of online and offline marketing tactics
· Ability to commit to volunteering 12 hours a week for 16 weeks (covering from pre-event to post-event period)
Desirable
- Committed to maximizing results within a short period of time
- Show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
- Be a strong team player.
- Well organized, pro-active, self-starter and able to deliver tasks efficiently.
- Good time-management skills