Social Media Volunteer

Social Media Volunteer

About Waythrough

Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health alcohol drugs and related areas. We delivery high-quality evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve.

Every year we support around 125000 people through over 250 services - and its all made possible by our 3500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer healthier more independent lives Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health substance use housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job its a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

We value our volunteers and seek to ensure their diverse roles are rewarding and beneficial to all. Waythrough holds the Investors in Volunteers accreditation.

We are looking to recruit students aged 1825 as well as individuals who have recently graduated.

The role: Were looking for a creative and motivated volunteer to support the service in increasing its social media presence. You will play an important role in promoting the work of our service sharing positive stories and helping us connect with a wider audience online whilst ensuring all communications reflect our brand and safeguarding standards.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys designing visuals writing engaging posts and helping amplify the voices of individuals and communities affected by drug and alcohol use.

Tasks may include:

• Creating visual content using Canva for use on social media and internal communications
• Drafting and scheduling posts to promote service activities awareness campaigns and community engagement
• Collaborating with staff client users and volunteers to gather content quotes stories and creative ideas to be shared on social media.
• Help shape and develop a unified online identity that attracts and engages a broad range of followers
• Supporting occasional campaigns or themed content (e.g. Alcohol Awareness Week World Mental Health Day Recovery Month)
• Adhering to data protection safeguarding media consent social media policy and brand guidelines

The team would appreciate a minimum of 4 hours in any of the following Days/Times (Preferably half or full day): Monday to Friday: 9:15am to 5.15pm

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work youll enjoy:

• Discounts from various schemes

• Training and personal development

• A chance to make a real difference in peoples lives

• Free induction and role-specific training

• Support from experienced staff and regular supervision

• Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence

• Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses

• Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply please email our recruitment team:

How to apply

If youre viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed please click Apply via company website to view the full job description and submit your application.

Please note that while this role has a stated closing date we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high number of applications.

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