Campaigns & Storytelling Volunteer

Everything you create matters! Help us share stories that inspire hope, raise awareness and connect people with support. About The Role Our Campaigns and Storytelling Volunteers play a key role in how Doncaster Mind communicates its work, shares impact and connects people with support. Through campaigns, digital content and storytelling, you will help us raise awareness of mental health, promote early support, and highlight the services available through Doncaster Mind, including prevention work, community services and our Rise Therapy service. This flexible volunteer role can be carried out remotely from home, with a minimum commitment of just two hours per week, making it easy to fit around work, study or other commitments. The role is suitable for people who want to apply existing communications skills in a meaningful setting, as well as those looking to build experience and develop a portfolio in campaigns, content and storytelling. What You’ll Do You’ll support a range of communications and campaign activities, which may include: Creating social media posts and digital content Supporting awareness campaigns and key messages Writing or adapting copy for different audiences Helping share stories, case studies and impact updates Supporting website or newsletter content updates Contributing ideas for campaigns and engagement activity Helping promote events, services and community activity Choose What You Love You can focus on one area or work across several depending on your skills and interests: Prevention & early intervention - supporting campaigns that encourage people to seek help earlier, challenge stigma and promote mental wellbeing. Rise Therapy Service - helping promote Doncaster Mind’s professional therapy and workforce wellbeing services, increasing awareness and understanding of support available. Community impact & supporter engagement - sharing stories, celebrating impact and helping inspire people, partners and communities to engage with Doncaster Mind. What You’ll Contribute and Develop This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful mental health work while developing or applying communications and storytelling skills. Depending on your experience, you may develop skills in: Campaigns and content creation Social media and digital communication Copywriting and storytelling Community engagement and awareness raising Working within a values-led, ethical communications environment You’ll also: Work alongside staff across communications, services and fundraising Build a portfolio of real-world content and campaign work Gain experience relevant to careers in communications, marketing or the charity sector Apply professional skills in a purpose-driven organisation Support and training We’ll ensure you feel welcomed, supported and confident in your role. You’ll receive: A structured induction to Doncaster Mind and the role Ongoing support from the development team Regular check-ins and feedback Guidance on safeguarding, confidentiality and ethical storytelling Access to relevant training and tools We will never expect volunteers to manage sensitive situations alone or work outside agreed boundaries. Who This Role Is For? We welcome applications from: Experienced communications or marketing professionals looking to give back Students or early career individuals building experience and portfolios Anyone passionate about mental health, storytelling and community impact You don’t need previous experience in a mental health setting, but an interest in communications and a willingness to learn are essential.We're particularly looking for people who: Communicate clearly and respectfully Are creative and audience-focused Work well independently and as part of a team Value inclusion, dignity and non-judgemental communication Are motivated by improving access to mental health support