Public Relations (PR) Volunteer - Volunteer

SEDSConnective; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A social mobility charity is looking for a PR Volunteer to support their team. You will build relationships with the media, develop press materials, and contribute to social media efforts. Ideal candidates are experienced in PR, have excellent writing skills, and are passionate about advocacy. The role is flexible and completely remote, allowing you to volunteer 3–7 hours a week from your preferred location.

Benefits

Flexible, fully remote volunteering

Opportunities for personal development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships with media and understanding of media operations.
• Write to media standards and conventions.
• Use initiative to drive projects forward.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists.
• Develop media contacts database.
• Monitor coverage opportunities and fundraising trends.
• Assist with press releases and manage approval processes.
• Contribute to social media and online blogs.

Skills

Experience in a PR role

Excellent written English

Self‑motivated and proactive

Passion for advocacy

Job description

Public Relations (PR) Volunteer

We are looking for a PR volunteer to support the team at SEDSConnective. We advocate and support people with hypermobility, related conditions and those who are neurodivergent, offering resources and promoting awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience in a PR role: ability to build relationships with the media and a full understanding of how journalists and the media operate.
• Excellent written English and the ability to write to media standard and convention.
• Self‑motivated, proactive and reliable, using your initiative to make things happen.
• Passion for our vision at SEDSConnective.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key media.
• Develop media contacts database using desk research and free tools.
• Develop media hooks and talking points.
• Monitor coverage opportunities using your own/free PR tools and software.
• Monitor the fundraising industry to come up with fresh PR stories and identify trends.
• Assist with writing for all press releases that will be issued by the charity.
• Manage the approval process for all press releases.
• Maintain and update media lists and contact databases.
• Identify and secure speaker opportunities for our founder.
• Work closely with trustees to identify new opportunities and increase donations.
• Work on brand logos and key info that can be given to media.
• Help us to grow our social media presence and collaborate with the marketing team.
• Provide assistance with our online blogs.
• Maintain a calendar of opportunities by partnering with Communications and PR Lead.
• Hours 3‑7 hours per week.
• You can carry out this voluntary work either in or out of office hours.
• Location: This role is completely remote so you can work from wherever you wish.

About SEDSConnective

We actively support people with Hypermobility, Ehlers‑Danlos syndromes or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, including associated conditions such as POTS, Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, IBS and more. We also support neurodivergent people such as those who are Autistic and diagnosed with ADHD, as well as parents, families and carers. This is why our advocacy is so key and unique. We are a multiple award‑winning social mobility charity.

Benefits

• A chance to make a meaningful difference in a growing, inclusive charity.
• Flexible, fully remote volunteering.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunities for personal development and skill‑building in a mission‑driven environment.