Social media and website support Volunteer

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.