Generation Success

Generation Success is a not-for-profit company that bridges the gap between education, employment and enterprise for people aged 18+. Acting as a catalyst, we help build essential skills and enable people to achieve their career or entrepreneurial aspirations. We run free motivational, inspirational and educational events for dream hunters – hungry and talented professionals – who want to take control of their careers and make a success of themselves. 

We are looking for an Event Manager to join the team. 

The Role: 

The Event Manager will be responsible of organising several events: Power Series Monthly talks, Workshops event, Fundraising events, Breaking Barriers Annual Conference as well as our Annual Summer Connect Awards. 

The role is very dynamic, incorporating a wide variety of tasks such as consumer support, leadership and recruitment of event volunteers, implementation of stakeholder planning, venue selection bookings, and meeting with partners of Generation Success. In this role you will be co-ordinating conference events with influential people from elite industries such as accounting, law, banking and finance and creative industries. By interning at Generation Success you will be building the brand as well as also your own contact base within London. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Managing a wide range of events formats and projects based in London 

• Marketing strategy 
• Being point of contact with speakers, stakeholders and venue coordinators 
• Being marketing and social media volunteers point of call 
• Using of a range of digital marketing and communications tools and platforms (we use external contractors to design as per our instructions). 
• Following up on all action points from debriefs event surveys, internal meetings, external meetings and so on. 

Skills & Experiences: 

• Final year undergraduate or graduate, preferably with a degree in events management or project management or business studies. 
• Project management experience would be advantageous 
• Leadership and management skills 
• Strong organisational and time management skills 

• High level of attention to detail and proactive with problem solving 
• Well organised and a good communicator 

Please note that this is an unpaid intern position that will last a period of 6-12 months, starting on as soon as possible.

Salary: Reasonable travel expenses only 

Job title: Lancashire Mind Trustees

Location: Chorley and other venues around Lancashire

Salary: Voluntary role; out of pocket expenses may be claimed and investment in trustee development provided

Lancashire Mind is in a strong position, having restructured its management team and having increased unrestricted income significantly. Our vision is Mental Wellbeing for All, which is supported by a coherent mission statement: revolutionise attitudes, challenge perceptions, alter provision.

Our work enables people in Lancashire to value and take care of their mental health. Our dedicated team challenge misconceptions about mental health, develop resilience in people from an early age and work with communities to build a happier Lancashire.

Externally, Lancashire Mind is well positioned and well respected in the health, public and third sectors. We are viewed as thought leaders in the areas of mental wellbeing and mental health prevention and we have been instrumental in shifting the county-wide understanding of mental health.

With a number of key trustees reaching the end of their terms of office over the next 12 months, we now seek up to several new board members who share our organisational values and have a passionate belief that prevention and resilience are the key to achieving mental wellbeing. This includes one trustee who will be able to step up into the chair role when our current chair leaves office.

If you’ d like to play your part in achieving mental wellbeing for all, have skills and talents beneficial to Lancashire Mind and can commit on average two days per month, we’re really interested in hearing from you.

We want Trustees who possess the following core skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of a charity trustee
• A strong commitment to achieving Mental Wellbeing for All
• Commitment to promoting equality of opportunity, recognising the differing challenges faced by diverse groups
• Ability to think strategically and creatively and to challenge established views in an emotionally intelligent manner
• Excellent communication skills
• An understanding of (or a willingness to understand) the strategic, policy and political environments that affect and influence Lancashire Mind’s work

We’re particularly interested in hearing from people with one or more of the following skills: 

• Communications and marketing
• Finance
• Public health - ideally mental health

However, we welcome applications from high performing and well-connected individuals who feel that they offer other pertinent skills and/or connections that are not listed above.

Lancashire Mind particularly welcomes applicants who can bring a diversity of thinking to our work and organisation, based on their personal characteristics and experience, be it of disability, ethnicity, faith or sexuality. We particularly welcome applications from individuals that have a lived experience of mental health conditions.

Appointed Trustees will serve a three-year term in office, with an opportunity at the end of that first term to stand for re-election for a second three-year term.

Eastside Youth is a new grassroots youth charity taking a fresh approach to youth work providing interactive, fun and engaging activities and programmes, as well as support to the varied and diverse youth communities of East London, where we aim to ensure that Youth Work really does change young people’s lives, helping young people become confident, informed and empowered to be proud of who they are as unique individuals and in providing transformative youth work that helps change lives for the better.

Eastside Youth has some brand-new exciting opportunities coming soon and we are expanding rapidly with a new base, new projects across East London and new partnerships in the pipeline as the demand for our work is ever increasing, but we can’t meet this need and achieve our goals of filling gaps in service provision without your support.

We are seeking one or more Graphic Designers who has their own software and able to work from home and who can help us by designing any of the following;

1. Roller Banner (for our events and activities)
2. T-Shirt Designs (for our events, outreach and activities)
3. Website Banners for our Social Media (promoting the charity and our different areas)

Time Commitment & Work Location:

This role is very flexible and is home based to give you greater flexibility to fit around your personal time.

Eastside Youth Offers:

1. A great opportunity to help a new youth work charitable organisation and help build the culture of Eastside Youth.

2. An opportunity to enhance your work portfolio that will look good on your CV and provide you with further opportunities.

3. A reference or testimony for your website if you would like.

4. Thanked on our website and social media as one of our SuperStarz and included in our Annual Report.

5. Invited to come along and see how your help is making a difference to young peoples lives.

6. So much more than just a volunteer role.

JOIN THE EASTSIDE YOUTH COMMUNITY!!!

Follow us on Twitter/Instagram and Like us on Facebook: @EastsideYP

Eastside Youth is a Registered Charity No: 1176371

Middleport Pottery and UKHBPT are about to launch a new range of location specific giftware & homeware for their new in-house retail.

We require volunteers to help support the day-to-day running of the shop; replenish stock, provide infomation and deliver high levels of customer service. It is expected that volunteers commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week. Previous retail experience desirable but not essential.

Do you value community, and believe by working together can it benefit children and families and the wider community?

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and outgoing volunteers to work alongside our Community Development worker to bring the benefits and impact of skilled community development work within the Ladywood district.

Role involves working alongside Community Development worker to

• Develop and think of creative ways to encourage the community to engage and participate in the service s

• To support running sessions such as wellbeing and Parents Forum

• To support organising open days and events across the locality

• To create promotional documentation

• To be involved in creating newsletters and reports

Barnardo’s support and protect children and families facing a wide range of issues. Over 150 years ago Barnardo’s promised to support those children in need to help regardless of their circumstances, gender, race, disability or behaviour.

We believe that volunteering plays an essential role in our work to transform the lives of vulnerable children and families. Volunteers help us extend and enrich our work by bringing a diversity of skills, experience, community knowledge, service opportunities and funds.

As a part of Barnardos ongoing commitment to safeguard, our children services recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to an Enhanced DBS which will be paid by Barnardos.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong communications skills

• Enthusiastic and committed

• Positive attitude

• A passion to work in community development

• Creative

• Skilled in planning and organising

What’s in it for you?

In return we offer Full role specific training, as well as ongoing training and supervision to enable you to achieve individual professional goals. Volunteering with us will also give you an insight into other roles within children centres and allow you to interact with a range of professionals and enhance your employability skills in the future. Travel expenses and Enhanced DBS is paid by Barnardos.

If this sounds like a good opportunity, we are keen to hear from you as soon as possible.

Introduction 

Special Olympics Swansea, Neath & Port Talbot (SO SNPT) is a Accredited Programme of Special Olympics Wales and we are led by a voluntary Steering Group. These groups of individuals represent stakeholders from within the programme and regularly meet to discuss activity and developments, but who also vote to agree on how resources are allocated to our Special Olympics activity. These groups are responsible for discussing, agreeing (by vote) and co-ordinating a variety of matters depending on their accreditation type, including:

• The Sport Coaching Programme

• The Sport Competition Programme

• Regular Meetings and Communication

• Administration and Membership of the Steering Group 

• Finance & Income Generation

• Branding & Marketing

• Relationships & Partnerships

• Involvement in Competition activity for all sports delivered

• Membership Registration

• Policies and Governance Agreements

• Accreditation

The Role

The communications officer has a key role to play in planning and delivering communications to key groups, such as supporters, general public, volunteers or staff. The post holder will write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including the website, social media, print and online marketing materials. They will also plan and implement communications and marketing campaigns to raise awareness for funds, while progressively improving organisational understanding of what works for different audiences.

The purpose of the post is to increase awareness about the organisation and the region among the different charity’s audiences through:

• Planning and executing social media activities

• Brand management

• Managing the production of printed and online communications materials

• Public Relations

• Liaison with SOGB Head Office Communications Team

Responsibilities 

• Press- 

  • Field Enquiries from journalists and service users Build, leverage and maintain media and stakeholder relationships (across TV, Radio, Print, Wire and Digital channels)

  • Create press releases

• Digital

  • Develop, manage and update content for website 

  • Maintain social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

  • Plan and create multi-media communication materials
     

• Communications

  • Produce, edit and distribute updates and materials for external and internal audiences

  • Help market and communicate events

  • Maintain library for press cuttings and reports and sharing with SOGB head office

  • Create leaflets, flyers, posters and communication materials required
     

• Brand

  • Ensuring ongoing alignment of Special Olympics brand with overall brand and guidelines

  • Manage all usage of logo

  • Help maintain and build reputation

  • Manage brand standards to ensure consistent and professional positioning brand portfolio

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of social media channels

• Confident taking photos

• Confident writing stories

• Effective and appropriate communication skills 

• Strong administrative and organisational skills

• Fully endorse the mission and philosophy of Special Olympics

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age and be able to complete the Special Olympics GB volunteer registration process in full

• Have experience of working within both short and long term timescales, often without supervision

Desirable Criteria 

• Experience helping people with intellectual disabilities

• Experience within the sports sector

• Media Contacts 

Notes

• This role does not require completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service check, though the candidate will be required to provide a reference.

• This is a voluntary, unpaid role. Accredited Programmes or Special Olympics GB do not usually pay for volunteer travel expenses, though this may be considered in exceptional circumstances

• Unless appointed by Special Olympics GB National Office, the Steering Group is  required to vote and elect new Steering Group members at least every two years, including the Communications Officer

Generation Success

Generation Success is a not-for-profit company that bridges the gap between education, employment and enterprise for people aged 18+. Acting as a catalyst, we help build essential skills and enable people to achieve their career or entrepreneurial aspirations. We run free motivational, inspirational and educational events for dream hunters – hungry and talented professionals – who want to take control of their careers and make a success of themselves. 

We are looking for an Event Co-ordinator to join the team. 

The Role: 

The Event Co-ordinator will be responsible of organising several events: Power Series Monthly talks, Workshops event, Fundraising events, Breaking Barriers Annual Conference as well as our Annual Summer Connect Awards. 

The role is very dynamic, incorporating a wide variety of tasks such as consumer support, leadership and recruitment of event volunteers, implementation of stakeholder planning, venue selection bookings, and meeting with partners of Generation Success. In this role you will be co-ordinating conference events with influential people from elite industries such as accounting, law, banking and finance and creative industries. By interning at Generation Success you will be building the brand as well as also your own contact base within London. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Managing a wide range of events formats and projects based in London 

• Marketing strategy 
• Being point of contact with speakers, stakeholders and venue coordinators 
• Being marketing and social media volunteers point of call 
• Using of a range of digital marketing and communications tools and platforms (we use external contractors to design as per our instructions). 
• Following up on all action points from debriefs event surveys, internal meetings, external meetings and so on. 

Skills & Experiences: 

• Final year undergraduate or graduate
• Leadership and management skills 
• Strong organisational and time management skills 

• High level of attention to detail and proactive with problem solving 
• Well organised and a good communicator 

Please note that this is an unpaid placement/ intern position that will last a period of 6-12 months, starting on as soon as possible.

Salary: Reasonable travel expenses only

The role of Income Generation and Marketing Trustee is to identify and assess appropriate income generation and marketing strategies to support the overall organisational strategy; and to be focused on the leadership and strategic direction of the Charity, ensuring that effective controls for internal administration and risk management are in place.

As the Income Generation and Marketing Trustee, you will be an active member of relevant working groups and Board sub-committees to share your skills, knowledge and ideas for new income generation initiatives or activities. You will also confidently represent the Charity at specific income generation activities, and maximise networking opportunities with potential donors, sponsors etc.

You must possess the skills to examine and risk assess ambitious strategies and proposals, to ensure they provide sustainable returns on investment, together with the ability to clearly convey your findings to the Trustee Board.
 
A Trustee's role is to ensure the Charity complies with Charity law and other relevant legislation; to ensure the Charity remains solvent and to act with integrity and due care to safeguard the Charity’s funds, assets and reputation; to determine the Vision and Mission of the Charity, ensuring that subsequent Strategic Direction and Beneficiary Services meet the Charity’s aims.  Further to ensure effective governance that supports the operation and function of the Charity, ensuring high standing in the public domain.

Fundraising Volunteer

The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is looking to expand our team to support our growth. This is an exciting time for the organisation, where several projects are progressing rapidly, and additional skills are desired to ensure that all aspects of the organisation are supported sufficiently by individuals with expertise in those areas.

Background: On World Oceans Day 2013 the World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) launched as a fledgling partnership made up of a group of dedicated grass roots NGOs, passionate individuals, and commercial whale watching businesses desperate to make a positive difference for whales and dolphins. Fast-forward to the present and the WCA is already the world’s largest marine conservation partnership. Operating through our partners in over 40 countries worldwide, we focus on whales and dolphins as the iconic and inspiring animals with the greatest potential to encourage millions of people to want to protect our blue planet.

Our Partners join WCA because they believe in the power of the many. Because they want to be part of our family. Because they will be treated with respect. Because they still get to retain their own identity. And because they feel, as we feel, that it will take a huge collective effort to halt biodiversity loss and animal cruelty, and inspire a new ocean-friendly and sustainable world.

We are seeking a new team member with fundraising experience who will, in time, be leading the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy in collaboration with the secretariat and Trustees.

An ideal opportunity for someone to develop and embed a proven fundraising system in a small organisation that is rapidly growing. There will be lots of opportunity to directly shape the fundraising we do with a team who are passionate about the charity.

You should ideally hold a recognised fundraising qualification, or significant and relevant experience, have an understanding of the key fundraising streams including individual supporters, major donors and corporate partnerships and have experience in achieving fundraising goals. They will ideally be working in the sector so that they have expertise on current issues, and they should be passionate about conservation and animal welfare globally.

Time Commitment: Ideally the volunteer would be able to spend at least one day a week working with us on an ongoing basis but working for a short dedicated period of time would also be appropriate. The volunteer will be expected to remotely attend one meeting per month, with additional meetings being optional. These meetings will often occur outside of office hours, but timings will be flexible depending on the availability of attendees.

Application Instructions: Please provide your CV, along with a covering letter, stating why you wish to join World Cetacean Alliance (WCA). The letter should state how your skills and experience will contribute to the team, and explain how you will meet the requirements stated above.

Trustee Advert

Bristol Charities is a long standing renowned charity in Bristol, UK. We are a registered provider of Social Housing and an Almshouse Charity with three Sheltered Housing Schemes, an Extra Care Scheme newly opened in April of this year and ambitious plans for further development. As well as our accommodation we deliver a large grant giving programme to individuals and families in need and run several Community Based Projects in Bristol for older people.

We are looking to appoint one further Trustee to strengthen our Board and help the charity achieve our vision.

In particular we are seeking people who are able to offer relevant experience and knowledge at a senior level in the following areas:

• Marketing

• Legal – specifically commercial law

The Board meets four times a year with its work further supported by sub-committees and advisory groups. Trustee roles are for an initial three-year term and are unpaid but reasonable expenses can be claimed.

Please apply with a CV and short supporting statement.

Closing Date for Applications: End of October 2019

Interviews: November 2019

Everyone has the right to safe and dignified shelter

Article 25 is a humanitarian architecture charity based in London. We use design to improve health, livelihoods and resilience to disasters. We are driven by Article 25 of the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states that everyone has the right to adequate shelter. Our vision is of a world where all communities have access to better housing, safe school buildings and effective clinics and hospitals. We provide the skills and knowledge needed to make this a reality. Article 25 has worked on over 90 projects in 34 countries. Our professional architects work alongside student volunteer architects to design and manage each project. The approach is organic, our buildings sustainable and uniquely designed to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

We are seeking a Communications and Marketing professional with experience in the charity sector. This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact on an international humanitarian charity. We are looking for someone to develop a communications and marketing strategy to help build awareness and meet fundraising goals.

Responsibilities:

• Define our target audience, review existing digital communication channels and research new opportunities
• Develop a marketing strategy, including understanding the marketplace, setting objectives, fine tuning messaging and positioning our brand  
• Work with our internal team to implement the marketing strategy and identify measurement tools to help analyse effectiveness and refine the strategy as needed to improve results
• Mentor a junior communications assistant who will assist you in the role

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience as a communications professional
• Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing or other related field
• Proficient with social media and knowledge of building brand awareness
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Able to produce high quality marketing content
   

Information:

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration: Commitment of at least 6 months

Hours: Part-time, hours are flexible within our regular office hours

Location: One Canada Square, E14 5AB

Type: Volunteer position

Centre for Big Synergy, London, is recruiting volunteers for Big Syn International Film Fest (BSIFF) 2019. We are seeking creative, dedicated and preferably experienced volunteers to drive the PR, Social Media and communication activities of the film festival for the next 3 months to bring the festival to fruition. A minimum of 2 day/week to full time commitment is expected from the volunteers in return for the experience to run an international Film Festival that is helping create positives changes in our society, economy and environment through meaningful films.

ROLE DESCRIPTION
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Role Title: Social Media Executive

Location: Remote Working / Working from home
Reporting to: Head of 2019 BSIFF organising team
Hours: 8-40 hours per week
Duration: Minimum 3 months
Benefits: Being part of an international initiative that is bringing positive changes to the world through creativity. Certificate of volunteering and excellent references (as required). Official acknowledgement on Film Festival's website and social media announcements.

Note: This is a volunteer role only
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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Planning, researching, creating and posting social media content and email communications to increase participation in the Big Syn International Film Festival, donations for chosen charities and sponsorships for the festival.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

You will perform tasks like creating artwork, researching contacts and key sponsors or patrons and work with the team to communicate with festival applicants, generate engaging content across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & Linkedin. You will also identify gaps & needs, feedback ideas for improvement, report analytics, and plan workload accordingly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with the Big Syn Film Festival's Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin &, Instagram accounts.
• Contribute ideas for weekly social media posts.
• Create social media campaigns to drive further volunteer recruitment.
• Researching key individuals, organisations and events for sponsorships and partnerships
• Administrate the creation and publishing of relevant, original, high-quality content.
• Liaise with other team members to gather current content from projects
• Become an ambassador for BSIFF 2019 in social media spaces, engaging in dialogues and answering questions where appropriate.
• Participate in preparing PR pieces for circulation to press

SKILLS

• Manage time efficiently
• Excellent consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation and communication skills
• Demonstrable social networking experience and social analytics tools knowledge
• Knows how to use Photoshop, video editing tools (desirable) or learning to use.
• Knowledge of online marketing and good understanding of major marketing channels
• Passionate about volunteering!

DELIVERABLES

• Report to Head of Film festival's organising team- weekly
• Address impromptu requests for creating content and carry out research from the organising team
• Create PR pieces and email templates
• Create social media posts in advance
• Research and prepare spreadsheets with details of potential sponsors, partners and collaborators
• General administration of emailing and collecting documents form film festival applicants and fellow volunteers

RESULTS REQUIRED

• Increase submission of films for BSIFF
• Increase followers for BSIFF on all social media platforms
• Increase volunteer applications  for BSIFF
• Increase sponsorships and partnership engagements for BSIFF

Emergency Response Volunteer
Location: Isle of Wight
Commitment: Minimum of two 12 hour shifts per month between Monday-Sunday and must be able to attend team meetings every 2nd Monday of the month at the fire station between 19:00pm-21:00pm

About the role
As an Emergency Response volunteer, you may be providing much needed practical and emotional support to individuals, as part of a team, in support of category 1 and 2 responders and other agencies following an emergency or major incident.

In addition, you could provide "behind the scenes" support to the response.

About the team
Sometimes a little help can go a long way.

The Independent Living (IL) & Crisis Response (CR) service (IL/CR) are dedicated to making the lives of vulnerable people that little bit better. We're a small team dotted all over the country that share the same goal - to help those that need it most.
From picking up groceries to helping out around the house, we're there to make a difference. There's nothing better than knowing the time we spent with someone made them feel safer, happier, and more able to deal with crisis.

About the person
We keep the service users at the heart of all we do working to understand their needs and the difference we make. As well as good interpersonal, diplomacy, communication and teamwork skills, we are looking for people who have, or are willing to undertake further training, particularly any technical requirements.

• Willing to respond if on call, including unsocial hours.
• Able to support others in a calm, logical and responsible manner, with listening and empathetic skills, even when under pressure.
• Able to follow processes that relate to the role.
• Committed and available to undertake training and attend exercises which are appropriate to the role.
• Willing to uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and adhere to the Society's Equal Opportunities Policy.
• This role requires a DBS/PVG check to the appropriate level.

Volunteer Benefits Include:

• The chance to work with a variety of different people from different walks of life and make a real difference to their lives.
• The opportunity to work with a range of external agencies.
• Comprehensive training so you can represent the Red Cross with confidence.
• Appropriate safety/protective work wear as required for your role.
• A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and to gain new ones.
• The company of a warm and friendly team of like-minded people.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses when on duty.
• Being a volunteer for the British Red Cross means that you can proudly say you are part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation.

Tasks Included in this Role:

• Offering practical and emotional support to those affected by significant events or disaster. This may include; providing basic provisions and facilities, shelter, signposting to other organisations or assisting with seeking temporary accommodation.
• You may be providing emotional support to people who have been evacuated to a rest centre due to a flood in their home.
• Working alongside other voluntary organisations and local authority/statutory service partners.
• Administration and maintenance of appropriate records.
• Carrying out tasks as agreed with the team leader and as per skills and training.
• Attending briefings and debriefings given by the team leader or responding agency.

Young People and this role
We value the skills, energy and enthusiasm that young people bring to the Red Cross. To volunteer for this role you must be aged 18+. However (subject to a risk assessment, safeguarding requirements and parental consent) those aged 15-17 can be involved in a variety of activities such as promoting the service, supporting service volunteers and undertaking training.

Additional Information
If you have a full UK driving licence, you may be asked to drive a BRC vehicle.

You may be required to wear personal protective equipment in accordance with local arrangements.

Here's a little bit more about us...
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes.

From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us. Our goal is to connect human kindness with human crisis.

We're part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and we believe in the power of kindness.

Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.
Connecting human crisis with human kindness

Our Promise
We value the skills and experience that people bring to the organisation. We will work with you to look at your knowledge and skills and help make an assessment about which elements of the learning for your role you will need to complete with us and recognise where you may already know all that you need to confidently and safely carry out your duties. We want to try and make sure that you get all the training you need, no more and no less.

Connecting human kindness with human crisis

Making sure our volunteers and members are kept up-to-date with both local and national news is vital. Our communication volunteers use social media and newsletters to make sure everyone from our MS community is informed about any MS Society updates as well as upcoming activities or events.

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.

About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Communications Volunteer for the Perthshire and Kinross-shire Group. As a Communications Volunteer you will make sure the local MS community is aware of our updates and upcoming activities or events at the group.

We are a well-established and friendly group of volunteers who meet monthly to discuss the running of the Group. We currently provide a few social and support opportunities to people affected by MS in the local area and are keen to expand our reach.

As a Communications Volunteer you will have a varied role that could include anything from managing and maintaining website and social media pages as well as managing any PR and press articles in your local area. You could also be writing and editing articles as well as supporting others to contribute copy for newsletters and other promotional materials.

We estimate that this role needs around 1-2 hours a week but we are flexible to fit in with your availability. It would be great if you could also attend some of our meetings to keep in the know of what is going on. There are volunteer forums and training courses which you may wish to attend, held usually twice a year.

You will receive a welcome pack and volunteer induction, as well as regular support from our Group Coordinator and volunteer team. We pay all reasonable out of pocket expenses that you may incur whilst volunteering with us.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a large charity and develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You will be able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English.