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Communications Volunteer (Remote/Hybrid)
Organisation Details
Europia
Activity type: Art and Design, IT, Marketing, PR and Media
Sub theme: Science and Technology
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Welcome to Europia
Europia is a community development organisation established in 2008. Our friendly multi-lingual team are committed to supporting and empowering Eastern European nationals in Greater Manchester. We also work with regional and national partners and in doing this, we have national recognition.
Through our practical community and well-being projects, advice and legal sessions, we aim to support people across the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester to feel at home; connect them with their local communities; and give them the knowledge and skills they need to make their hopes and dreams a reality.
Europia is a community development organisation established in 2008. Our friendly multi-lingual team are committed to supporting and empowering Eastern European nationals in Greater Manchester. We also work with regional and national partners and in doing this, we have national recognition.
Through our practical community and well-being projects, advice and legal sessions, we aim to support people across the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester to feel at home; connect them with their local communities; and give them the knowledge and skills they need to make their hopes and dreams a reality.
Description of role: Europia is a registered charity and community development organisation established in 2008. Our friendly team of staff and volunteers are committed to supporting and empowering European nationals in Greater Manchester.
Europia offers services ranging from legal advice, benefits advice, EUSS application assistance and Emergency Funds for the most vulnerable in our communities. Europia also organises community development and wellbeing groups such as the Europia Art Collective, the Europia Roma Project and the Europia Women’s Group.
Through our practical community and well-being projects, advice and legal sessions we make people feel at home, connect them with their local communities and give them the knowledge and skills they need to make their hopes and dreams a reality. Please navigate through our website to find out more about the work we do.
We are looking for a dedicated Communications Volunteer to join our team at Europia. In this role, you will play a vital part in shaping our external communication efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for design, writing, and storytelling, and it offers a chance to contribute to a charity that supports the European diaspora in the UK.
As a Communications Volunteer, you will:
-Work on Europia’s monthly newsletter using Mailchimp, crafting engaging content to update our supporters on the latest developments, events, and opportunities.
-Design posts for social media, ensuring consistency with Europia’s brand while making our message stand out across platforms.
-Proofread and design Europia’s Annual Report, collaborating with our team to ensure it is clear, professional, and visually appealing.
We are looking for a volunteer who is:
-Proficient in using Mailchimp, or is eager to learn to use the platform as training can be provided.
-Experienced in or passionate about social media design (experience with Canva or similar platforms is a plus).
-Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading skills.
-Creative, proactive, and enjoys working in a team environment.
If you have a flair for design, a passion for communication, and want to make a tangible impact, we would love to hear from you!
Europia offers services ranging from legal advice, benefits advice, EUSS application assistance and Emergency Funds for the most vulnerable in our communities. Europia also organises community development and wellbeing groups such as the Europia Art Collective, the Europia Roma Project and the Europia Women’s Group.
Through our practical community and well-being projects, advice and legal sessions we make people feel at home, connect them with their local communities and give them the knowledge and skills they need to make their hopes and dreams a reality. Please navigate through our website to find out more about the work we do.
We are looking for a dedicated Communications Volunteer to join our team at Europia. In this role, you will play a vital part in shaping our external communication efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for design, writing, and storytelling, and it offers a chance to contribute to a charity that supports the European diaspora in the UK.
As a Communications Volunteer, you will:
-Work on Europia’s monthly newsletter using Mailchimp, crafting engaging content to update our supporters on the latest developments, events, and opportunities.
-Design posts for social media, ensuring consistency with Europia’s brand while making our message stand out across platforms.
-Proofread and design Europia’s Annual Report, collaborating with our team to ensure it is clear, professional, and visually appealing.
We are looking for a volunteer who is:
-Proficient in using Mailchimp, or is eager to learn to use the platform as training can be provided.
-Experienced in or passionate about social media design (experience with Canva or similar platforms is a plus).
-Detail-oriented with excellent proofreading skills.
-Creative, proactive, and enjoys working in a team environment.
If you have a flair for design, a passion for communication, and want to make a tangible impact, we would love to hear from you!
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, IT Skills, Marketing and PR
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Start date:
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday AM, Sunday PM, 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: 2-3 hours per week
Location:
St.Thomas Center, Ardwick Green N
Manchester
M12 6FZ