Social media volunteer roles in manchester

East London Waterworks Park is looking for illustrators, animators and graphic designers to help campaign in the creation of our new park with natural swimming ponds.

East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that has won a 2024 New London Architecture award and raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces. 

We are looking for illustrators, animators and graphic designers to contribute to our community-led working circle who are working on coordinating our digital marketing. 

There is opportunity to lead on projects across content creation, social media, film or any other channels of interest, and facilitate the direction of the working circle.

The Comms Circle currently meets fortnightly on a Tuesday evening on Google Meet and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.

While technical skills are essential, we also value your ability to think creatively and strategically. You should have experience in creating engaging visual content for various platforms that will engage stakeholders and decision makers, such as public reports, presentations for decision makers, social media and websites. A strong understanding of storytelling and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively through visuals will be invaluable. You should be comfortable with community-led processes. Our roles are quite flexible. We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature, and courageous inclusiveness to the role. 

Contribute to the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds.Your creative talents will be invaluable in bringing the park’s biodiversity to life. Through your illustrations, animations, and graphic designs, you’ll help us create visually captivating content that inspires, educates, and engages our community, stakeholders and decision makers. Your work will play a vital role in fostering a strong connection between people and nature, ultimately creating the park’s future.

About the Role
We're seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales & Business Development Volunteer to help drive our growth and expand our reach. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in sales,  business development, and relationship management while making a meaningful contribution to our cause.

Key Responsibilities
As a Sales & Business Development Volunteer, you'll work closely with our team to identify new opportunities and build lasting partnerships. Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching and identifying potential clients, business leads, sponsors, partners, and business opportunities.
• Supporting the development of sales strategies and outreach campaigns.
• Helping to create compelling proposals and presentations.
• Conducting initial outreach to prospective clients via email, phone, and social media
• Help maintain the contact database with updated leads and follow-up notes.
• Analysing market trends and competitor activities.
• Contributing ideas to improve our sales processes and materials.
• Reach out to companies, NGOs, and institutions to introduce TESYouth’s initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in sales, marketing, fundraising or business development
• Comfortable with technology and learning new systems
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive attitude and desire to contribute to a social impact organisation.

(Previous experience in sales, customer service, social media for business purposes, marketing, or or business development is a plus, but not required.)

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience in sales and business development
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• Opportunity to build your professional network
• Development of valuable transferable skills
• Flexible working arrangements

Additional Information

• This is a voluntary role and can be carried out entirely remotely.
• All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

About TESYouth
TESYouth (Training, Employment Opportunities & Social Development for Youth) is a social enterprise and not-for-profit organisation dedicated to reducing youth unemployment. Through training programmes, work experience, interactive workshops, and volunteering opportunities, we support young people in developing their skills and achieving their career aspirations.

Together with our collaborators and partners, we aim to make a lasting positive impact in the community.

TESYouth is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

The International Academy of Secrets Wisdom welcomes volunteers to contribute to its educational and administrative activities.
Even if you have no prior experience, you are welcome to join under direct supervision by experienced staff to ensure quality and skill development.

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- Full Name
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- Age
- Primary Language (Arabic / English)

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- Human Resources (HR)
- Executive Assistant to CEO
- Trainer
- Marketer
- Sales Team
- Zoom Room Supervisor
- Content Writer
- Podcast Host
- Accountant
- Business Manager
- Fundraising Campaign Specialist
- Social Media Manager
- Certificates Officer
- Arabic–English Translator
- Lawyer (preferably specialized in corporate law, based in the UK)

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### Benefits
- Experience certificate in the chosen field (minimum 7 months of volunteering required).
- Opportunity to obtain a paid contract after the volunteering period, as the academy grows.
- Work will be online (remote).

We are the Ranger Cadets, a brand-new independent start-up non-profit uniformed youth work organisation. Our mission is to engage young people in their community in uniform, while equipping them with the essential life skills, tools, and opportunities they need to unlock their full potential.

We are a non-political and non-religious inclusive uniformed youth organisation that is open and welcoming to everyone regardless of their social background.

The Role: Creative Visual Storyteller

We're on the look out for a dedicated, hard-working, passionate, and creative Graphic Designer to help us build a strong, professional, and engaging visual brand identity from the ground up!

As a start-up, you will be instrumental in designing a wide range of essential marketing and recruitment materials that will directly impact our success and growth.

What You Will Be Designing

We need a talented volunteer who can design a variety of high-quality assets across print and digital platforms, including:

• Print Materials:

  • Roll Up Banners

  • A4 / A3 Posters

  • Volunteer Recruitment Packs (including role-specific brochures)

• Digital Assets:

  • Email Banners / Signatures

  • Website Banners / Graphics

  • Social Media Posts (various platforms/formats)

• Campaign Materials:

  • Start-Up Fundraising Campaign visuals and materials

  • Branding guides and templates (if skilled)

What We're Looking For

You MUST be able to translate our mission and vision into compelling, high-impact visuals that resonate with young people, parents, and potential volunteers as well as potential donors, funders and supporters. We're only looking for a creative and driven, fully motivated volunteer to join us and help us create something special.

• Proven experience in graphic design (portfolio preferred).

• Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or equivalents).

• Ability to volunteer independently and remotely, managing multiple design projects.

• Strong understanding of brand consistency, layout, and visual hierarchy.

This is a NON-UNIFORMED role at Ranger Cadets.

Help us visually capture the fun, interactive training, skills, and challenges we offer to enhance young people's lives, behaviours, attitudes, skills, and knowledge.

RANGER CADETS

#PreparedForLife

ROLDA UK is a registerd charity that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes stray dogs and cats in both Romania and the Ukraine.

As a Champion for ROLDA, you will play a crucial role in driving our online and in-person fundraising efforts. This position is ideal for a passionate individual dedicated to animal welfare who wants to help make a tangible difference towards our rescue efforts. In tandem with the ROLDA team, you will lead initiatives, develop strategies, and inspire supporters to contribute to ROLDA’s mission, amplifying our impact.

Key Responsibilities:
● Fundraising Strategy Development: Collaborate with ROLDA’s leadership to create and implement innovative online         and in-person fundraising campaigns.
● Campaign Management: Coordinate and execute engaging, high-impact fundraising campaigns, such as peer-to-peer       fundraisers, social media drives, and seasonal events.
● Event Leadership: Organise and attend fundraising events, representing ROLDA in the community. Recruit and manage     a team of event volunteers when necessary.
● Donor Engagement: Foster relationships with existing and potential donors, recognise and thank contributors, and               cultivate new support channels.
● Social Media Outreach: Collaborate with the social media team to create content that promotes fundraising efforts and       highlights donor stories and campaign updates.
● Reporting and Goal Setting: Set and track fundraising goals, prepare reports to measure progress, and share                     outcomes with the team to enhance future initiatives.

Requirements:
● Previous experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, or community engagement (experience in nonprofit organisations is a plus)
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to connect with a diverse audience
● Self-motivated and able to work independently, managing multiple projects and deadlines
● Availability to attend periodic in-person events
● Passionate about animal welfare and committed to ROLDA’s mission
● Ability to pass a background check

Time Commitment:
● Flexible hours, with a minimum commitment of 5 hours per week
● Availability for occasional in-person events in your area

Benefits:
● Opportunity to make a direct impact on animal rescue efforts
● Gain experience in fundraising, project management, and community engagement
● Collaborate with a dedicated, like-minded team working toward meaningful change

If you’re ready to lead our fundraising efforts and drive positive change for animals in need, we’d love to hear from you! 

As a CHSS Community Connector you can support CHSS any time or anywhere, giving as much or as little time to the tasks as you wish. As long as you have access to a smartphone, tablet or computer you can get involved to ensure No Life is Half Lived.

Where you will be based

Home

Why we want you

Everyone has the right to live life to the full. After a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke, or Long Covid, many people experience fear and isolation, and struggle with the impact on their lives. The care and support we deliver every day ensures everyone can live the life they want to. Across Scotland, we provide vital advice, information, and support through our No Life Half Lived strategy.

You’ll support us by carrying out smalls tasks online or in your community which will make a massive difference to people living with our conditions.

What you will be doing

• Liking and sharing posts on social media to help us spread our work
• Completing online surveys
• Signing campaigns or petitions

The skills you need

• Able to share posts on social media channels
• Access to a computer, tablet or smartphone

What's in it for you

• A flexible opportunity to volunteer around your busy life
• Make a real difference to people with our conditions
• Improve your own health and wellbeing
• Use, learn and develop new skills

We’re looking for creative and organised people who enjoy visual design and want to use their skills to support meaningful community projects.

As a Creative Design Volunteer, you’ll help create eye-catching digital and print materials that promote our programmes, campaigns and events. From social media graphics to posters and newsletters, your designs will help us communicate clearly and consistently with our audiences.

This is a flexible opportunity for anyone who enjoys bringing ideas to life through design and wants to use their creativity for social good.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing digital and print materials such as posters, flyers and social media graphics
• Creating templates and layouts for newsletters, presentations or reports
• Adapting designs to meet accessibility and brand guidelines
• Supporting the visual design of campaigns and community events
• Helping organise and manage design files and templates
• Contributing creative ideas for visual storytelling and community engagement

Skills and Qualities We’re Looking For

• Creative eye for layout and design
• Confidence using design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud or similar
• Attention to detail and ability to follow brand guidelines
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Reliable, organised and able to manage time effectively
• Interest in community, social impact or charity communications

What You’ll Gain

• Experience designing materials for community campaigns and events
• Opportunities to develop and showcase creative skills
• A chance to build a portfolio of design work for a good cause
• The satisfaction of helping a charity communicate its impact

About Us

We are a community-led charity tackling poverty at its root by empowering people and communities to overcome barriers and build sustainable futures.

Our programmes support children, young people, adults and families through education, employability, wellbeing and social inclusion activities that promote confidence, connection and opportunity.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults involved in our work.

Safeguarding training will be provided for all volunteers and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required for this role.

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support participation wherever possible.

Partnerships & Outreach Volunteer

About Trans Celebration

Trans Celebration is a trans-led, grassroots human rights and community organisation dedicated to highlighting issues affecting trans and gender-diverse people in the UK and improving the quality of their lives. We work tirelessly to promote inclusivity, celebrate trans joy, and advocate for access to vital services through campaigns across fashion, arts, beauty, and beyond.

We are seeking a motivated Partnerships & Outreach Volunteer to help us build strong, meaningful relationships with other charities, nonprofits, and community groups. This role will support collaborative projects and campaigns, strengthening our impact and extending our reach.

Job Summary

The Partnerships & Outreach Volunteer will focus on identifying, developing, and maintaining collaborative relationships with external organisations. This role will help Trans Celebration create opportunities for joint initiatives, shared campaigns, and resource exchange, ensuring we are working collectively to achieve greater impact for the trans community.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential partner charities, nonprofits, and community organisations.

• Reach out to potential partners to explore opportunities for collaboration.

• Support the planning and coordination of joint campaigns, events, or projects.

• Maintain a database of partner contacts and track ongoing collaborations.

• Act as a liaison between Trans Celebration and partner organisations.

• Assist in preparing partnership proposals, presentations, or reports.

• Represent Trans Celebration in meetings, networking events, or collaborative forums (where appropriate).

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to represent the charity professionally with external organisations.

• Organisational skills with attention to detail.

• Initiative and ability to work independently.

• Familiarity with the nonprofit/charity sector in the UK (desirable).

Personal Attributes

• Passion for trans rights and community empowerment.

• Friendly, approachable, and confident in networking situations.

• Collaborative and enthusiastic about building connections.

• Reliable, proactive, and adaptable.

Work Environment

• Primarily remote, with opportunities for virtual and in-person networking.

• Flexible hours depending on availability and events.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A short cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

• A current CV.

Help our charity to create new Allotment sites!

Green Allotments is a small, national, charity on a mission to create new allotment sites in England and Wales. 

We are currently looking for lovely volunteers for various roles which are all home-based:

Volunteer Desk-based Researchers (Our most popular volunteering role!)

Occasional professional/specialist micro-volunteers

Landscape Architect

Social Media Supporters

Welsh Language Translators / Gwirfoddoli Cyfieithwyr Cymraeg

There are no set hours when volunteering for us and you can turn down anything that you are offered. Obviously, we will treat you with dignity and respect.

We do not anticipate that you will incur expenses in this role. We expect our volunteers to already have an internet connection and be willing to use that as part of their volunteer role with Green Allotments CIO.

(At present we are unable to accept applications from under 18s, although we hope to be able to do so in the future as our charity grows)

Join our amazing team and make a real difference to people living with sight loss. Help create a welcoming and safe environment for people to share their experiences, ask questions and support each other and connect with a local community in a group setting via Facebook.

In this role you will be:
• Managing group membership – authorising Requests to Join.
• Creating a warm and welcoming environment by welcoming new members to the group and encouraging participation.
• Supporting group conversations – Instigating dialogue based on eye health related days/events or more interest-based topics.
• Working with a Volunteer Moderator Team to create engaging content for the Group.
• Ensuring group rules are followed and that content is appropriate by alerting managers when inappropriate content is posted or when there is a safeguarding issue.

What you’ll gain from the role:
• An opportunity to give something back.
• A chance to build a strong community by by engaging with the people with sight loss, local and national organisations.
• A sense of achievement through the difference you make.

•  A chance to be part of a team of like-minded people
• An opportunity to develop and explore different roles with RNIB, including our internal job vacancies.

In return for donating your time we will provide:
• A rewarding experience.
• A great Induction and training.
• A supportive manager.
• Regular updates and catchups.
• Expenses.
• An opportunity to connect with other volunteers through regular moderator meetings

Time commitment
• This volunteering role requires a commitment of around 5 hours a week, there is the option to volunteer for a greater number of hours but this isn't essential.

How often will I be needed?

• 5 Hours per Week

Key requirements

• This role requires an enhanced criminal record check and 2 references.

Location

Region

• Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, North West, South East, West Midlands, North East, South West, Greater London

Home based

• This role is home based

Who this opportunity will suit

Minimum age

• You must be at least 18 years old to apply

What skills and experience are needed?

• An understanding and interest in maximising the benefits of social media platforms. A willingness to learn about local services and activities to inform the community as appropriate. Interested in helping people get the information they need. Good communication skills.

About YAUK

Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organisation that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects
that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.

Please note that this is a VOLUNTEER role.

We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.

What we offer!

Anybody who wishes to help and contribute to a good cause are welcome to apply for one of our volunteering positions. We will speak to you about what your aims are to ensure that the volunteering position you are applying for is suitable. By volunteering you have the chance to learn something new and contribute to a successful organisation who is looking to help young people in the UK.

We are looking to appoint a volunteer who has management experience and who is able to support the functions of our Communications & Marketing Department through the effective management of our marketing team and marketing policy. These functions include: website, social media, engagement, events and sponsorship (as a temporary function within this department). 

Key accountabilities:

• Departmental strategic management 
• Marketing policy development 
• Social media output 
• Website development and design 
• Engagement and events 
• To take part in department wider management and leadership activities
• To support the planning of department activities
• To take on line management roles as assigned
• To provide effective supervision and guidance to other volunteers as delegated
• To oversee departmental tasks
• To provide support and additional capacity with regards to progress of departmental relevant tasks

Requirements 

• To have experience working in the charity sector or voluntary sector 
• To have experience in managing a team of people/volunteers 
• To be competent in IT, social media and website design 
• To be an effective communicator and leader
• At least 7 or more years of relevant experience.
• Some experience (ideally 2 or more years) of managing or leading a team.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• IT literacy with own equipment (laptop and phone)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Right to volunteer in the UK

Benefits

• This is a UK based 100% Fully remote and flexible role 

• Supportive Team and Management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.

• Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.

 Why volunteer with us?

We are a supportive and friendly organisation that takes pride in developing and nurturing our staff and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations. 

We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience to help you begin your career in Research as we endeavour to grow our organisation and continue to make positive changes to the lives of young people. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Role Purpose

The Volunteer PR Officer will help raise awareness of the organisation’s mission, activities, and achievements by creating and sharing compelling stories. They will nurture relationships with the media, support communication campaigns, and play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s public profile.

Key Responsibilities

Media Relations

• Draft and distribute press releases, articles, and media briefings

• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, bloggers, and local media outlets

• Respond promptly and professionally to media enquiries

Content Creation

• Produce engaging content for newsletters, blogs, and social media

• Support the creation and design of promotional materials (posters, flyers, campaign assets)

• Capture and share stories that highlight the impact of the organisation’s work

Campaigns & Events

• Assist with promoting fundraising and awareness campaigns

• Publicise events through traditional and digital communication channels

• Represent the organisation at community events and networking opportunities

Brand & Reputation

• Ensure all communications reflect the organisation’s tone, values, and branding

• Monitor media coverage and report key highlights to the team

• Provide support with crisis communication when required

Skills & Qualities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Confident networker with the ability to build positive relationships

• Creative, energetic, and full of ideas for campaigns and content

• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools

• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently

Commitment

• Flexible hours: approximately 3–6 hours per week, depending on campaigns and events

• Willingness to attend occasional meetings and community events

Benefits of Volunteering

• Gain hands-on experience in PR and communications

• Develop professional skills and expand your network

• Make a meaningful contribution to a cause that matters

• Join a passionate and supportive team of volunteers

Join the Unify Giving Social Impact Squad ��

Unify Giving is a UK-registered social enterprise reimagining the way people give.

We help donors send direct, digital support to people experiencing homelessness or domestic violence — safely and transparently — through our verified charity partners. Every donation goes straight to a real individual, who can then exchange it for vouchers for essentials like food, transport, and wellbeing support.

We’re now looking for a creative volunteer to help us bring this journey to life in a short animated explainer video — showing how a donation travels from a donor, to an individual, and then to real impact.

✨ What we’re looking for

• Someone who can create animated or motion graphic videos.

• An eye for storytelling — helping us make the process simple, emotional, and inspiring.

• Able to work with our team on a short brief (60–90 seconds).

• Bonus if you can add light background music or voice-over.

�� What you’ll get

• A featured volunteer credit on our website and socials.

• Portfolio exposure across our growing platforms.

• The chance to use your creative skills for real-world social impact.

• A friendly, passionate team making giving more human again.

If you’re ready to use your animation skills for good, we’d love to hear from you (please send your portfolio on application). 

Let’s make generosity visible. ��

Fundraising volunteer

Our vision for volunteering

Volunteering is and always will be at the heart of Cats Protection. It is joyful and inclusive. As a charity, working in partnership, together we transform the lives of cats, people and communities.

The difference you will make to cats and people

As a charity we are able to help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations we receive from members of the public. Our fundraising volunteers use their passion for cats and people to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need. As a fundraising volunteer we want to support you to fundraise in whatever way suits you best, whether that’s organising a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, completing administration or supporting the development of new fundraising ideas! Whatever your skill set, this could be the role for you! 

You can expect us to

• Make you feel welcome, included and respected in line with our values and behaviours
• Support you in having a positive and impactful experience at Cats Protection
• Cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses in line with our Expenses Policy
• Provide you with access to learning, development and engagement opportunities

What we need from you

This is a really flexible role, you can choose what you’d like to get involved with, for example: 

• face-to-face fundraising. Organising or helping with fundraising events, running supermarket collections and fundraising stands, monitoring collection tins 

• online fundraising. Setting up online appeals and writing impactful cat case studies that maximise donations

• marketing. Spreading the word about our fundraising activities, for example on social media and with the local press  

• completing administration. Processing donations, sorting and recording donated goods, completing Gift Aid paperwork

● championing our work. Getting involved with developing new fundraising ideas and increasing community engagement

● photography. Capturing images of cats in care, cats we are helping, events and all things Cats Protection

Time expectation

This is a flexible role that can fit around your other commitments to suit you. You’ll be part of a team raising vital funds while having fun in the process!

You may be just the volunteer we’ve been looking for!

We are committed to building a diverse, compassionate and inclusive organisation where everyone can be themselves and do their best. We are courageous and compassionate in our purpose of helping people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we are all for cats. Join the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and help make a better life for cats, because life is better with cats