Digital Marketing Volunteer

Could you help SSAFA reach more supporters and raise greater awareness of our services through the magic of social media and digital marketing? Then we would like to hear from you!

What You'll Do:

What is a Digital Marketing Volunteer?
There are SSAFA branches and service committees throughout the UK and overseas. We use local microsites and social media to raise awareness of our services, raise funds and find new volunteers. Digital Marketing volunteers help us maximise our message, keep content up to date and increase traffic to our sites.

When would you be needed and where would you be based?
As part of your local branch you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home.
The role would suit someone looking for a flexible volunteering opportunity as times and days could fit in around work and other commitments to suit you.

What would you be doing?

As part of a team of volunteers, maintain branch microsites and social media feeds
Look at ways to increase traffic to microsites and improve SSAFA’s digital brand
Keep content current and accurate
Support and maintain the SSAFA brand by consistently using our brand guidelines and tone of voice
Working with the digital marketing team, interpret analytical data to develop local communication plans
Working with local SSAFA branches, build social media channels and integrate on-line and off-line activity to best effect

Why You'll Love It:

What can you gain from this volunteering role? Be a part of our motivated and enthusiastic team Experience, training and skills from a national charity that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews Use your skills, knowledge and experience to benefit the Armed Forces, veterans and their families Develop contacts, skills and opportunities working with influential people and organisations Improve and develop your digital skills, useful in all aspects of your life Support and friendship in your local area and the wider SSAFA community Better physical and mental health – studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression!

What You'll Learn:

What can you gain from this volunteering role? Support from our Digital Marketing team based at SSAFA Central Office. Training on our web platform Access to analytical tools and our digital marketing tool kit Induction covering all the aspects of SSAFAs services and the difference we can make to people’s lives. On-line training modules so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families and personal information safe Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses

What We're Looking For:

Why do we need you? Our clients, volunteers and supporters come from all backgrounds and age groups and want to engage with us in different ways too. To offer the best possible service we need to provide seamless communication, consistent messages and accurate information. We’d love to hear from you if think you could help us grow our on-line presence. What are we looking for? Friendly and approachable people, possibly with some experience of digital marketing/I.T or social media Ability to write in English to a good standard Ability to be respectful and non-judgemental with clients, supporters, volunteers, other agencies and staff Understanding of how social media can be used to engage and influence Ability to use social media applications including adding and editing content Basic understanding of website maintenance, training will be provided Basic understanding of digital analytical tools, training will be provided Ability to provide two referees: former employers or other people that know you well (other than relatives)

Summary

Volunteering

Mental Health

Poverty

Older People

Crisis Support

Families

Middlesbrough

Redcar and Cleveland

Stockton

0 Weeks Minimum

0 Hours / Week

Skills you will develop:

Written Communication

Creativity

Digital Literacy

Marketing

Skills you should possess:

Social Media Marketing

Intermediate

Languages you should know:

English

Requirements:

CV / Resume

In-Person Interview

Over 18

Training

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