Volunteer Opportunity with Home-Start London
Social Media & Admin Volunteer Role
About Home-Start London
Do you want to support our work by volunteering as a Social Media and Admin Volunteer for a well-established London charity? Home-Start London connects, strengthens and champions local Home-Start’s across the capital so that together we can support more families facing challenging times. We do this by raising the profile of local Home-Start’s in London, building meaningful partnerships and securing funding to help support and develop essential life-changing services. You can read more about our work here.
Home-Start believes that every family should have the support they need to give their children the best start in life. We know that the early years make the biggest impact and that is why trained Home-Start volunteers are there ready to support families through their toughest times. The issues many Home-Start families’ face include postnatal depression, poor mental helath, bereavement and financial or housing worries.
The last two years have been incredibly challenging for families and children across the capital. The pandemic and cost-of-living crisis continues to impact vulnerable families the hardest and the need for timely Home-Start support has never been greater. Our mission is to strengthen and champion Home-Start across the capital, so that together we can support more families facing difficult times.
The role
This is a rewarding and varied volunteer role which requires commitment, reliability, and strong organization and communication skills. The aim of the role is to promote, develop and maintain our online presence in order to help raise our profile amongst key stakeholders and potential funders, whilst also providing ad hoc administrative support to the Director.
Example tasks:
- Help to maintain a social media plan around core messaging
- Gather content for our online platforms – eg. interview a Home-Start Family Co-ordinator
- Develop and schedule social media content
- Social media engagement to help reach key stakeholders, partners and potential funders
- Support the Director as required with the scheduling of meetings and research
Skills required
- Social media literate, particularly Twitter and LinkedIn
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to work well both in a team and independently
- An interest in, knowledge of, or willingness to learn about Home-Start
- A proactive and positive disposition
Experience required
Previous social media or copywriting experience is desirable, and experience of Canva would be advantageous, but full training and on-going support will be given.
What are the benefits of being a Home-Start London Volunteer?
- Develop your skills, increase your confidence and gain experience
- A reference can be given after six months
- Be part of a small, friendly and ambitious team
What is the time commitment?
We ask volunteers to commit 4 hours per week for a minimum six-month period. The role is flexible and can be worked remotely from home. It can be term-time only if preferred.
How to apply:
Email a covering note and CV to: comms@home-startlondon.org
Deadline for applications: Friday 24th March 2023