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Media and Communications Volunteer
Organisation Details
CEDE FOUNDATION
Activity type: Administration, Art and Design, IT, Marketing, PR and Media
Sub theme: Children, Culture, Disability, Education, Environment, Health and Wellbeing, Heritage, Mental Health, Older people, Race and Ethnicity, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Cede Foundation is a catalyst for overcoming poverty by empowering people and developing sustainable communities to make positive changes to people at the margins of society.
Description of role: Create and share digital content that raises awareness and inspires people to get involved.
Role
We're looking for a creative and proactive volunteer to help shape and grow our media presence, support our communications and marketing initiatives and create engaging content that showcases our impact, strengthens community engagement, and expands our reach.
This is a flexible and rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys writing, design, storytelling, digital content, or marketing.
Whether you are building your skills, exploring a career in communications, or simply want to support a good cause, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
What You Will Be Doing
As a social media and communications volunteer, you may support with:
- Creating content for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other relevant channels.
- Helping to plan and promote content around our programmes, events, campaigns, fundraising activities and community work.
- Designing simple promotional materials such as flyers, posters, digital graphics, event adverts and campaign visuals.
- Supporting internal and external communications with volunteers, partners, supporters, and the wider community.
- Helping to collect and shape stories, photos, videos, and impact data that highlight our work and achievements.
- Supporting media-related tasks during events or activities, such as taking suitable photos, gathering content ideas or preparing promotional updates.
- Helping to keep our tone, message and visual style clear, consistent and suitable for different audiences.
- Suggesting creative ways to increase engagement, awareness and community reach.
Skills You’ll Use & Build
- Creativity and visual communication.
- Writing for digital platforms
- Organisation and attention to detail
- Teamwork and adaptability
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience in digital communications and media
- Develop your portfolio with content and projects you help create.
- Skills in social media, branding and audience engagement
- Build experience that can support future study, volunteering, or employment.
Location and Time Commitment
This is primarily an in-person role, with some flexibility to complete certain tasks remotely where appropriate.
We ask for a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week. Days and times can be agreed to fit around your other commitments where possible.
Support
Full induction, safeguarding training, and regular support provided
Accessibility & Inclusion
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. If you have additional needs or require adjustments, we’ll work with you to ensure full participation.
Role
We're looking for a creative and proactive volunteer to help shape and grow our media presence, support our communications and marketing initiatives and create engaging content that showcases our impact, strengthens community engagement, and expands our reach.
This is a flexible and rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys writing, design, storytelling, digital content, or marketing.
Whether you are building your skills, exploring a career in communications, or simply want to support a good cause, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
What You Will Be Doing
As a social media and communications volunteer, you may support with:
- Creating content for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other relevant channels.
- Helping to plan and promote content around our programmes, events, campaigns, fundraising activities and community work.
- Designing simple promotional materials such as flyers, posters, digital graphics, event adverts and campaign visuals.
- Supporting internal and external communications with volunteers, partners, supporters, and the wider community.
- Helping to collect and shape stories, photos, videos, and impact data that highlight our work and achievements.
- Supporting media-related tasks during events or activities, such as taking suitable photos, gathering content ideas or preparing promotional updates.
- Helping to keep our tone, message and visual style clear, consistent and suitable for different audiences.
- Suggesting creative ways to increase engagement, awareness and community reach.
Skills You’ll Use & Build
- Creativity and visual communication.
- Writing for digital platforms
- Organisation and attention to detail
- Teamwork and adaptability
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience in digital communications and media
- Develop your portfolio with content and projects you help create.
- Skills in social media, branding and audience engagement
- Build experience that can support future study, volunteering, or employment.
Location and Time Commitment
This is primarily an in-person role, with some flexibility to complete certain tasks remotely where appropriate.
We ask for a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week. Days and times can be agreed to fit around your other commitments where possible.
Support
Full induction, safeguarding training, and regular support provided
Accessibility & Inclusion
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. If you have additional needs or require adjustments, we’ll work with you to ensure full participation.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Administration, Commercial Awareness, Event Planning, IT Skills, Marketing and PR, Oral Communication Skills, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 4 hours or more per week
Location:
Bizspace Wilsons Park Business Centre
Manchester
M40 8WN