The Greenhouse at Barnes Close is an ecumenical Retreat Centre, run by a small charity. We have day and residential retreats, community gatherings and more for groups and individuals to find a space ...
Social media and website support Volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Longer term volunteering
Contact person
Caroline Walker
Provided
#115764
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Could you help us to grow our online engagement and awareness for our charity and services. Help develop and manage our social media channels and website.
About the role
Create and schedule engaging content (posts, stories, etc) in line with the organisation’s voice. Also to help maintain, update, and improve our website so it remains engaging, accessible, and up to date. Volunteers will collaborate with the Retreat Director to ensure messaging aligns with the organisation's mission.
We need you to:
- Create and schedule engaging posts for platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.
- Build and grow our presence on social media helping us to reach more people and organisations to use our services.
- Monitor comments, messages, and mentions, responding in a timely and friendly manner.
- Update and create new website content (text, images, events, news), ensuring pages are accurate, well-formatted, and easy to navigate.
- Work closely with staff or other volunteers to gather relevant stories, information and updates and share your skills.
Key skills required
- Confident using social media platforms and basic content creation tools (e.g. Canva).
- Basic knowledge of website platforms (e.g., WordPress).
- Strong written communication skills with an eye for tone and detail, and a professional manner when communicating online
- Creative, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Friendly and approachable, with a positive attitude.
Volunteers will need their own equipment (Laptop/Tablet, broadband etc) and able to cover times throughout the week (remotely).
Benefits to you
- Gain hands-on experience in digital marketing and communications, knowledge and experience would be beneficial, in both social media and website management.
- Enhance your CV and develop transferable skills.
- Make a meaningful contribution to a cause you care about.
- Be part of a supportive and friendly team
What you can expect from us
- Training around using managing websites and social media (and social media management software provided as well as ongoing support.
- This is a voluntary role with no payment, but reasonable expenses may be reimbursed with prior agreement.
- Opportunity to share weekday midday prayers and lunchtime with other staff and volunteers.
- All volunteers and staff are supported in line with our Equal Opportunities Policy, Volunteer and Staff Codes of Conduct and Conflict Transformation Process.
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About The Greenhouse at Barnes Close
The Greenhouse at Barnes Close is an ecumenical Retreat Centre, run by a small charity. We have day and residential retreats, community gatherings and more for groups and individuals to find a space to explore faith and find peace; for people who come to rest, reflect and grow.
Our volunteers are so important in helping to look after and care for our five acres of beautiful grounds, our 120 year old home (part of the Cadbury family legacy), and of course our visitors.
Could you be a part of our growing group of volunteers as we dream, garden, prune, paint, cook, clean, administrate, fix and have a great time together in a peaceful place.
We have monthly volunteer days on Sundays and Mondays, so it could be just 1 day a month that you commit to us. Alternatively, we have some regular weekly opportunities for individuals.
The organiser has marked this activity as filled. Applications are closed. You can find other volunteering opportunities here.