Communications Volunteer

Hope and Vision Communities is a small charity based in Berkshire providing supported, move-on accommodation for people who have successfully completed residential rehabilitation. We are growing to expand who we can help to other geographical areas, as well as working on opening a women’s service. Growing our services means that we also need to grow our fundraising income, and to help reach this, we are looking for a skilled volunteer who could help us take our communications to the next level. The role will support the Fundraising and Comms team with a focus on managing the charity’s social media posts; updates to the website and supporting event admin. Key Tasks: Drafting posts for our social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook) Supporting with copywriting for fundraising, website or press Carry out desk based research to support relationship building Key Skills: Experienced in using social media such as Facebook; Instagram; LinkedIn A confident copywriter who can write for different comms channels PERSON SPECIFICATION EXPERIENCE Relevant experience using digital communications tools and creating engaging content KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to present written and verbal information clearly, accurately and to a standard appropriate for external presentation and communication Ability to work well within a team and independently Understanding of issues faced by those recovering from addiction Demonstrated commitment to the vision, mission and values of the organisation You will be supported to succeed and gain real workplace experience with a great group of people and the chance to make a real difference to the people in recovery we support. MAIN PURPOSE : To support the comms/fundraising team with sociial media and communication tasks. Help us increase our outreach in the communities and beyond, build a group of supporters and regular donors. Estimated need for the charity: Roughly 1-4 hours per week, whenever is most convenient for you. You will be working mainly remotely from home, although volunteers are very welcome to work from our offices in Hare Hatch. You must have access to your own laptop and secure internet connection.