Volunteer Social Media Assistant

Are you active on Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms? Keen to use and build your skills helping out at a local homelessness charity? If so, we need your help to raise the profile of Emmaus across Rochdale. We’re looking for a dedicated volunteer to help manage and grow our community of supporters. Good written ability and communication skills Interest in photography and a keen eye for detail Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive, can-do attitude Knowledge of marketing and public relations is also desirable
Start date: 9th March 2022
End date: 30th June 2022
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly
Availability:

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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do:

Research and create content for different social media channels
Take good quality images within the Emmaus Department Store
Write warm-hearted messages to engage supporters
Support the Regional PR Officer on local and national campaigns.
We are looking for volunteers who are able to commit to at least half a day a week. Much of this time could be spent working remotely, posting and replying to messages via social media.

Training:

As an Emmaus volunteer you will be given a full induction when you start
A staff member and companion will support you throughout your time as a volunteer
We will offer you an opportunity to develop your skills and experience
We will provide further training where possible
Volunteer for at least six months and we’d be happy to provide you with a reference

Areas of Interest: Homeless, Marketing, Social Welfare
What activities will the volunteer do? Administration, Customer Services, Marketing, Social media, Technology, Virtual Volunteering
DBS Check Required: No

About the host organisation

Hosted by: Emmaus Department Store
Organisation Profile: Emmaus supports people to work their way out of homelessness. Emmaus provides a home for as long as someone needs it. Our mission statement is To work together to overcome homelessness and social exclusion while using our voice to achieve social change.
Charity number: 1064470