Digital Communications / Social Media Volunteer
Do you enjoy creating digital content?
Are you interested in social media, websites, and online engagement?
Would you like to use your skills to support health and social care organisations?
ECS / Healthwatch is looking for a Digital Communications / Social Media Volunteer to support our online presence and help us reach a wider and more diverse audience.
Purpose of the Role
To support ECS / Healthwatch with managing social media channels and the website by reviewing, creating, and sharing content.
Key Tasks
Support staff to develop and maintain a digital communications and social media plan
Create and review content for social media and the website
Encourage engagement by inviting people to comment on and share posts
Help ensure communications reach a wide range of local stakeholders and diverse audiences
Identify new digital channels to reach different audiences
Promote events and news
Monitor social media and respond to comments or queries
Upload and manage website content
Monitor and schedule social media using Hootsuite
Where
The role will be completed primarily from home
When
Ongoing
Time Commitment
Ongoing
We will work closely with you to ensure the role fits around your personal and social commitments
Experience and Knowledge
Understanding of different types of marketing and social media communications and their audiences
Ability to work as part of a team
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word
Access to the internet and email
Good communication skills
Ability to produce and upload website content
Experience monitoring social media using Hootsuite
Ability to use your own initiative
Respect for confidentiality
Support
Full induction to the role and organisation
Training
Ongoing support from staff
Opportunities to be involved in other activities
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks will be completed
Benefits to You
Increased confidence and development of new skills
PR and marketing experience
Social media skills development
Free training
Experience working with health and social care organisations
References to support your CV
Opportunity to meet new people
If you are interested in digital communications and want to build experience while supporting health and social care services, we would love to hear from you.