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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Volunteer Social Media Manager
The Lyonic Scots Society
Location: Remote (UK-based preferred)
Hours: Flexible, part‑time volunteer role
Start date: Immediate
Commitment: Ongoing / project‑based
About Us
The Lyonic Scots Society is the charitable arm of the Lyonic Scots — a heritage community dedicated to preserving, teaching, and celebrating our culture, history, traditions, and identity. As we prepare for our global launch, we are building a strong digital presence to share our story, connect with supporters, and grow an international community.
The Role
We’re seeking a creative and organised Social Media Manager to help shape and grow our online presence. You will manage our social channels, create engaging content, and help build a vibrant digital community around Scottish heritage and the Lyonic Scots story.
What You’ll Do
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Manage and grow our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn)
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Create and schedule engaging posts, updates, and heritage‑themed content
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Work with our Content Creators, Designers, and Filmmakers to produce multimedia content
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Develop social media campaigns for recruitment, events, and global outreach
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Monitor engagement, respond to messages, and help build an active online community
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Ensure consistent tone, branding, and messaging across all platforms
What We’re Looking For
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Experience managing social media accounts (professional or volunteer)
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Strong understanding of digital trends, engagement strategies, and audience growth
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Creative flair and ability to collaborate with content teams
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Interest in Scottish heritage, culture, or community development
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Ability to work independently and manage a posting schedule
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Basic design or video editing skills (desirable but not essential)
What You’ll Gain
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A chance to build a global social media portfolio
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Experience contributing to a growing international charity
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Opportunities to shape the digital identity of a cultural movement
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Recognition in campaigns and published materials
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The satisfaction of helping preserve and promote Scottish heritage
How to Apply
Please send a short introduction and links to any social media accounts you’ve managed or content you’ve created to CharityJob application link.
LYONIC SCOTS
PEOPLE. COMMUNITY. CLAN.
Non Charity Employer
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Lyonic Scots is a living cultural community, honouring the past, celebrating the present, and carrying the Lyonic Scots legacy into the future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Purpose of the Role
The Communications & Social Media Volunteer will support Disability Africa in strengthening its external communications and digital presence. The role focuses on translating programme realities into clear, consistent, and engaging content across social media and other communication channels, aligned with the organisation’s values and voice.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning and scheduling of social media content (primarily LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook).
- Draft posts that communicate programme updates, impact stories, partner highlights, and key milestones.
- Help ensure consistency of tone, messaging, and visual identity.
- Work with the team to translate project updates into clear and accessible communications.
- Support basic analytics tracking (engagement, reach, growth trends).
- Contribute ideas for campaigns linked to fundraising, events, or key moments in the year.
- Assist in maintaining simple content calendars and communication plans.
What We Are Looking For
- Strong written communication skills in English.
- Ability to communicate impact clearly without exaggeration or tokenism.
- Basic understanding of social media platforms and content formats.
- Organised and comfortable working to light deadlines.
- Creative but structured approach to storytelling.
- Comfortable working independently with guidance from the team.
Approach and Mindset
- Alignment with Disability Africa’s Social Model of Disability and rights-based framing.
- Strong awareness of ethical storytelling and representation.
- Care to avoid perpetuating traditional “aid” narratives that centre pity, saviourism, or deficit-based portrayals.
- Commitment to communicating dignity, agency, and structural inclusion.
- Respect for partner-led priorities and contextual nuance.
- Interest in inclusive communication and accessibility.
Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience managing social media for a charity, NGO, or small organisation.
- Basic design skills (Canva or similar).
- Familiarity with simple analytics tools.
- Interest in disability inclusion or international development.
Time Commitment
Flexible; typically 4–6 hours per week.
Minimum commitment of 12 months.
What the Volunteer Will Gain
- Experience shaping communications within a growing international charity.
- Exposure to programme-based storytelling grounded in dignity and inclusion.
- Opportunity to contribute to campaigns with real organisational impact.
- Professional reference upon successful completion of the role.
Why you would like to volunteer with Disability Africa
Why you believe you would be a good fit for the role
How you anticipate managing the time commitment alongside your other responsibilities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.