Social media volunteer volunteer roles in Manchester
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Social Media Volunteer
Location: This role can be undertaken remotely, but please note you will need access to the internet.
Timing: Fully flexible on time per week
About Waythrough
Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We delivery high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through over 250 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
We’re looking for a creative and motivated volunteer to support the service in increasing its social media presence. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys designing visuals, writing engaging posts, and helping amplify the voices and work of a service supporting people experiencing mental health challenges.
Tasks may include:
- Creating visual content using Canva for use on social media and internal communications
- Drafting and scheduling posts to promote service activities, awareness campaigns, and engagement
- Collaborating with staff to gather stories, updates, and creative ideas
- Helping develop a consistent online presence
- Supporting occasional campaigns or themed content (e.g. Alcohol Awareness Week, Youth Mental Health Day)
Skills/qualities we would like you to bring to the role:
- Good IT skills and confident using Canva or similar design tools
- Strong written communication and creativity
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn)
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Attention to detail
- Ability to keep a track of multiple tasks and report back on progress
- Reliable and consistent
- Able to work as part of a team, on own initiative and to instruction
- An understanding of Waythrough – information is available on our website
- A genuine interest in being part of the mission and vision of Waythrough
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, adhere to Waythrough policies and media guidelines, engage in supervision, and complete relevant training
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:
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Discounts from various schemes
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Training and personal development
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A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
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Free induction and role-specific training
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Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
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Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
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Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
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Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
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!
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.