Volunteer Social Media Role for Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield

Welwyn Hatfield Community And Voluntary Services Limited; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield is seeking a Social Media Volunteer to enhance their public profile and improve communications. The role involves creating engaging content for social media to raise awareness of services and attract support. Ideal candidates are 18 years and older and will have the opportunity to develop key skills in communication and marketing while making a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Capable of delivering engaging content for social media platforms.
• Familiarity with marketing strategies and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Growing social media presence on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
• Creating engaging content and ensuring posts are relevant.
• Using creative strategies like games and competitions.

Skills

Communication

Marketing

Creativity

Job description

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity, you must be registered as a volunteer.

Register with the Volunteer Centre, or if you have already registered, please log in.

We provide free, independent, confidential, and impartial advice to everyone living, working, and studying in Welwyn Hatfield. We aim to improve policies and practices affecting their lives. We value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination.

Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield is an independent charity governed by its own board of trustees. We are supported by funders, staff, and trained volunteers, without whom we couldn't offer our current level of service.

We are currently seeking a Social Media Volunteer to enhance our public profile and improve our communications. The goal is to raise awareness of our services, attract volunteers, encourage financial support, and share our impact.

Opportunity Details:

• Type: Long-term Commitment
• District: Welwyn/Hatfield
• Location: Indoor
• Time: Weekday Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings
• Practical Considerations: This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives and your community. You will gain knowledge on issues like benefits, debt, employment, and housing. Skills developed include communication, listening, marketing, and advertising. The role is flexible, allowing work from our office or remotely, and can be shared among volunteers.

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS).

Suitable for: 18–25 year olds, 26 and over, University students, Older people.

Interest Areas: Marketing & Communication, Voluntary & Community Action.

Accessibility: Yes, wheelchair accessible.

Full Description:

What you will be doing:

We need help promoting our work to local residents and stakeholders. We're looking for someone capable of delivering engaging content to harness social media and raise awareness of our services. Your tasks will include:

• Growing our social media presence on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
• Creating fresh, branded, and engaging content following Citizens Advice policies.
• Ensuring posts are varied, relevant, and interesting to our target audiences.
• Scheduling and regularly posting content.
• Using creative strategies like games and competitions to engage and expand our audiences.