Website and Social Media Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
CPRE The Countryside Charity - NottinghamshireLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: This is a home-based opportunity How many places are on offer? 1
Purpose of Role:
By volunteering with us you’ll be helping to find positive solutions for the issues facing the countryside and the environment. By applying your skills and experience you can make a real difference and be a central part of a friendly and passionate charity.
Social media and website volunteers help us to engage supporters through adding regular online content about our activities and the subjects we’re passionate about.
We’re ideally looking for volunteers with some experience in writing for the web and technical skills in managing websites and social media channels.
Social media and website volunteers help us to engage supporters through adding regular online content about our activities and the subjects we’re passionate about.
We’re ideally looking for volunteers with some experience in writing for the web and technical skills in managing websites and social media channels.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
What you will be doing
Creating online content about our activities, achievements and interests
Using your creative flair to write website and social media content to encourage members, volunteers, donors and the public to engage with our activities
Updating website content and posting regularly on our social media channels
Tracking and improving our online reach
Optimising search results using key words and meta tags
Helping us to connect with other local CPREs and like-minded organisations
Responding to online enquiries
Liaising with the communications team at National CPRE
What's in it for you
Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside
Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training
We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference
The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction day at CPRE’s national office in London or a regional centre
We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses
Creating online content about our activities, achievements and interests
Using your creative flair to write website and social media content to encourage members, volunteers, donors and the public to engage with our activities
Updating website content and posting regularly on our social media channels
Tracking and improving our online reach
Optimising search results using key words and meta tags
Helping us to connect with other local CPREs and like-minded organisations
Responding to online enquiries
Liaising with the communications team at National CPRE
What's in it for you
Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside
Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training
We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference
The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction day at CPRE’s national office in London or a regional centre
We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The skills you need
An interest in the countryside and environmental issues
Good online writing skills with a friendly tone of voice and attention to detail
Some previous experience of maintaining a website and using social media channels – paid or voluntary
Good attention to detail and an eye for engaging web design
Happy carrying out tasks independently and as part of a team
Access to a computer and the internet at home and be comfortable using them
Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability with occasional attendance at meetings
An interest in the countryside and environmental issues
Good online writing skills with a friendly tone of voice and attention to detail
Some previous experience of maintaining a website and using social media channels – paid or voluntary
Good attention to detail and an eye for engaging web design
Happy carrying out tasks independently and as part of a team
Access to a computer and the internet at home and be comfortable using them
Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability with occasional attendance at meetings
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Minimum age 18
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
This will take place before your first session
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No