Volunteer designer volunteer volunteer roles in Greater manchester, north west england
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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!
About Roots Academy
Roots Academy's Vision.
A generation of young Muslims who embody and promote a God-centred way of life. At Roots Academy, we've built a learning experience that's changing the lives of the ummah's future leaders, change-makers, and visionaries. Our mission is to deliver a structured and transformative education in the Essentials of Islam in a way that lowers barriers to access, develops deep certainty, and inspires action.
Why does Roots Academy exist?
Crisis of Faith: 1 in 4 young Muslims are leaving the religion due to various factors, primarily the pervasive anti-religious content and temptations they encounter online and oine.
Roots Academy exists to bridge this gap by providing a structured and transformative Islamic education that speaks directly to the needs and challenges of young Muslims today, delivered in an engaging and accessible form that provokes thought and action.
Role Summary
To bring our vision to life, you will play a key role in shaping how Roots Academy communicates its message online. As a Website Copywriter, you will be responsible for writing clear, compelling, and structured website content that reects our mission, engages visitors, and drives action
Key Tasks
- Write and optimise website copy for landing pages, program pages, and core site content.
- Ensure messaging is clear, engaging, and aligned with Roots Academy's voice and values.
- Collaborate with designers, marketers, and content leads to produce cohesive web experiences.
- Apply basic SEO principles to improve the visibility and accessibility of content.
- Continuously rene copy based on feedback and performance insights.
What we're looking for:
- Passion for Islamic education and contributing to the development of young Muslims.
- Strong writing and editing skills with a focus on clarity and structure.
- Ability to simplify complex ideas into accessible and engaging content.
- Understanding of website user experience and conversion-focused writing.
- Ability to meet deadlines and adapt based on feedback.
What we have to offer
- Be part of a team of 100+ dedicated volunteers across the UK, Ireland, Canada, US, UAE, and Australia.
- Receive continuous rewards for those who seek Islamic knowledge through the Roots platform.
- Be part of a growing organisation focused on grassroots revival and education.
- Access to in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.
Please note: This is an unpaid volunteer position. Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food , travel, and equipment, in line with our Expenses Policy.
We teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to Young Muslims across the UK and internationally.
Kick-start your career in the creative industry
We’re offering a part-time voluntary internship to support up and coming graphic design students. Experience live briefs, interact with real customers and prepare for a career in the industry.
Application closing date
4th of May 2026
What you’ll gain
- Work with real clients on live graphic design projects
- Gain insight into the full customer journey, from onboarding through to invoicing
- Build a professional portfolio with practical, real-world examples
- Receive guidance and feedback from experienced designers
- Develop new skills with access to free guides and checklists
- Make a genuine difference through creative work
Skills required
- Proficient use of Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong creative thinking and problem solving skills
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
- Working towards an A-level (or equivalent) or degree-level qualification in graphic design (or a related subject)
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively across multiple tasks
- Based in Winsford, Cheshire, with the option of hybrid working
Additional Information
Starting June 2026 for a period of 1 year.
Volunteers must follow NMC’s policies (including safeguarding, data protection, and health & safety).This is a voluntary role and does not create a contract of employment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Chetacare
We deliver predictive chronic disease management to African patients through continuous monitoring between clinic visits.
Social Media Manager (Linkedin, Instagram, Twitter)
About Chetacare
Chetacare is a predictive chronic disease management platform built for Africa. We help patients living with hypertension and diabetes stay consistent with their medications, access clinical care remotely, and get triaged by real humans when it matters most. We reach patients through a mobile app, WhatsApp, and an IVR voice system, so no one is left out, regardless of their device or digital literacy.
We need a voice as strong as our mission.
Role description
As our Volunteer Social Media Manager, you will own Chetacare's presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter/X. You will be the person who turns our story, the patients we reach, the emergencies we prevent, the communities we serve into content that informs, moves, and grows our audience.
This is not a content scheduling role. This is a storytelling role. We want someone who understands that behind every data point is a human life, and who knows how to make that land online.
What you will be doing
- Managing and growing Chetacare's LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter/X accounts
- Developing and executing a monthly content calendar across all three platforms
- Writing captions, threads, and posts that are clear, human, and on-brand
- Sharing Chetacare's impact stories, health statistics, and platform updates in engaging formats
- Engaging with followers, responding to comments, and building community
- Tracking performance metrics and sharing monthly insights with the team
- Collaborating with our graphic designer to align visuals and copy
- Staying current with conversations around African health, digital health, and global health equity
What we are looking for
- Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts, ideally for a brand, NGO, startup, or campaign in Africa.
- Strong writing skills, you can adapt your tone across platforms without losing the human touch
- Understanding of what performs on LinkedIn vs Instagram vs Twitter/X
- Comfortable with scheduling tools
- Self-starter who can work independently in an async, remote environment
- Genuine interest in healthcare, African innovation, or social impact
Bonus if you have:
- Experience in health communications, global health, or development sector content
- Basic graphic design skills or familiarity with Canva
- A strong understanding of African digital communities
What you will gain
- Hands-on experience managing social media for a real-world healthtech startup
- A measurable track record of growing and engaging a mission-driven audience
- A strong reference letter and LinkedIn recommendation upon completion
- Collaboration with a passionate international team
- The satisfaction of using your skills to contribute to better health outcomes across Africa
Minimum Hours per Week:
10+ hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.