Social media volunteer volunteer roles in Manchester

Social Media Volunteer

Commonwealth Education Trust

Remote

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

Using Anonymous Recruitment

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Job description

According to the UNESCO Institute of Statistics, in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, only 62% of primary school teachers have the minimum teaching qualifications.

In 2023, only 9% of young people in lower secondary education in Zambia reached the minimum level of proficiency in reading. Lifelong learning opportunities and economic growth are being stunted.

All children deserve a quality education from a transformative and supportive teacher. The Commonwealth Education Trust (CET) invests in teachers in low- and middle-income settings by providing accessible teacher professional development including via its flagship programme, Teach2030.

The Role

To aid the growth of CET, an exciting Social Media Volunteer opportunity has been introduced to take responsibilty of the charity’s social media channels. The role will report to the Marketing Lead and will be responsible for managing all social media accounts across CET and Teach2030 with the aims of improving engagement and follower growth.

What you’ll do

Provide advice to the Marketing Lead in creating a new social media strategy and KPIs

Plan and maintain the social media calendar

Using our content library and Canva to produce creative, create and schedule posts, stories, and reels across Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and LinkedIn

Monitor performance and provide top-line feedback and actions to Marketing Lead monthly

What we’re looking for

You might be a marketing professional looking to support a charitable cause or simply a social media savvy individual who wants to put their skills in practice.

Passionate about social media
Working knowledge of social media platforms and trends

Proficiency with a graphic design tool such as Canva

Reliability and organisation

Able to work independently and carry out tasks remotely

Ability to commit regular time to ensure social media accounts are active and engaging

Organisation

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Posted on: 18 March 2026

Closing date: 01 April 2026 at 23:30

Tags: Social Media

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

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Social Media Volunteer

Olive Branch Aid

Remote

Unpaid role, expenses not paid

Voluntary

Actively Interviewing

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Social Media Volunteer

Olive Branch Aid – Foodbank & Wellbeing Charity
Based in the London Borough of Lambeth

Role Purpose

We are seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Volunteer to support Olive Branch Aid in raising awareness of our foodbank and wellbeing services within the Lambeth community. This role is ideal for a student or early-career individual studying Digital Marketing, Communications, or a related field who would like to gain practical, real-world experience in the charity sector.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, create, and schedule engaging social media content across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter).
Promote foodbank sessions, wellbeing activities, community events, and fundraising campaigns.
Design simple graphics using tools such as Canva or Adobe Express.
Monitor engagement, respond to comments/messages appropriately, and help build an online community.
Track basic performance metrics (reach, engagement, followers) and provide short monthly summaries.
Work collaboratively with the charity team to ensure messaging reflects our values and services.

Skills & Experience (Desirable)

Studying or recently studied Digital Marketing, Media, Communications, or similar.
Familiarity with major social media platforms and current content trends.
Basic graphic design and copywriting skills.
Good organisation and ability to meet agreed posting schedules.
Interest in community support, wellbeing, and the voluntary sector.

Time Commitment

Approximately 2–4 hours per week, flexible and largely remote.
Occasional attendance at local events in Lambeth may be welcomed but is not essential.

What You Will Gain

Hands-on experience managing social media for a community charity.
Opportunity to build a professional portfolio and develop digital marketing skills.
Insight into the UK voluntary and community sector.
A reference after successful completion of the volunteering period.
The satisfaction of helping support local people facing food insecurity and wellbeing challenges.

Support & Supervision

You will receive guidance from the charity’s leadership team, a clear content brief, and regular informal check-ins to support your learning and development.

How to Apply

Please send a short expression of interest outlining: