Social Media Support Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Healthwatch Nottingham and NottinghamshireLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: Unit 1 Byron Business Centre Duke Street Hucknall Nottingham NG15 7HPHow many places are on offer? 1 initially
Purpose of Role:
The Social Media Support Volunteer will work with the communications officer to enhance Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s social media presence to engage with the public, share information and gather insights into current issues within health and social care.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Are you someone who regularly uses social media and knows how to grab attention, either with creative design or following current trends?
If so, our role could great for you.
The digital media support volunteer will work with the PR and Communications Lead to assist with content for digital platforms.
This role is an exciting opportunity for volunteers with digital skills to support local people in having a voice in the improvement of local NHS and care services.This role involves supporting the delivery of social media content and ensuring that content remains up to date and relatable to the local community through various online platforms.
· Helping to create and work to a social media plan
· Develop content for our website and social media, such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
· Using social media to promote our achievements and things we are doing across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
· Encouraging others to engage and share our posts
· Writing articles for our news section of our website, to share important information.
· Researching potential new audiences for digital content using platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Nextdoor, etc.
Commitment:
This is a flexible bite sized role which can fit around your other commitments. The role is expected to be carried out as and when required, through mutual agreement between the communication officer and yourself, to ensure that content remains current and is disseminated in a timely manner. You will be required to complete training for this role.
We recognise that you own the copyright on content that you create. However, it is a condition of your volunteering that you agree to share the copyright with Healthwatch.
Benefits of volunteering:
The benefits of volunteering are immense and diverse.
As a volunteer, you will support Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire in fulfilling our purpose in being the independent champion for people using health and social care services. You will make a difference by supporting people in your local community, including those whose voices are seldom heard, so their experiences can help improve health and care services.
· An opportunity to contribute positively to your local community, help people, and make a real difference to their lives.
· A chance to learn new skills and develop your communication and social media skills, with full training and personal development opportunities.
· A useful stepping stone to employment.
· An opportunity to meet a diverse range of people and develop connections with people in your local community.
· You will be part of a great team of volunteers, with dedicated staff to support you.
· Formal and informal supervision to help you develop and achieve your goals.
· Regular volunteer meetings to ensure your voice is heard.
· You will also receive respect and recognition for your contribution as a volunteer.
If so, our role could great for you.
The digital media support volunteer will work with the PR and Communications Lead to assist with content for digital platforms.
This role is an exciting opportunity for volunteers with digital skills to support local people in having a voice in the improvement of local NHS and care services.This role involves supporting the delivery of social media content and ensuring that content remains up to date and relatable to the local community through various online platforms.
· Helping to create and work to a social media plan
· Develop content for our website and social media, such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
· Using social media to promote our achievements and things we are doing across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
· Encouraging others to engage and share our posts
· Writing articles for our news section of our website, to share important information.
· Researching potential new audiences for digital content using platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Nextdoor, etc.
Commitment:
This is a flexible bite sized role which can fit around your other commitments. The role is expected to be carried out as and when required, through mutual agreement between the communication officer and yourself, to ensure that content remains current and is disseminated in a timely manner. You will be required to complete training for this role.
We recognise that you own the copyright on content that you create. However, it is a condition of your volunteering that you agree to share the copyright with Healthwatch.
Benefits of volunteering:
The benefits of volunteering are immense and diverse.
As a volunteer, you will support Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire in fulfilling our purpose in being the independent champion for people using health and social care services. You will make a difference by supporting people in your local community, including those whose voices are seldom heard, so their experiences can help improve health and care services.
· An opportunity to contribute positively to your local community, help people, and make a real difference to their lives.
· A chance to learn new skills and develop your communication and social media skills, with full training and personal development opportunities.
· A useful stepping stone to employment.
· An opportunity to meet a diverse range of people and develop connections with people in your local community.
· You will be part of a great team of volunteers, with dedicated staff to support you.
· Formal and informal supervision to help you develop and achieve your goals.
· Regular volunteer meetings to ensure your voice is heard.
· You will also receive respect and recognition for your contribution as a volunteer.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
We do not request any formal qualifications for this role, and we do appreciate what you bring as an individual. Listed below are some ideal traits, qualities, and skills we believe would benefit this role. We recognise that not everyone will possess all of these, and we welcome applications from individuals who have a desire to support the work we do.
· Good all-round IT skills
· A non-judgemental and respectful attitude
· Respect for individuals from different backgrounds
· Ability to present information suitable for a variety of digital platforms
· Experience in creating visually engaging content
· Ability to research and source relevant information
· Good communication and strong writing skills, with a friendly and professional demeanour
· Ability to transform smaller snippets of information into interesting stories.
· Comfortable with volunteering from home and able to reach out when required
· Access to the internet and your own computer are essential for this role
· The ability to work well in a team and independently
· An interest in health and social care services in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
· Good all-round IT skills
· A non-judgemental and respectful attitude
· Respect for individuals from different backgrounds
· Ability to present information suitable for a variety of digital platforms
· Experience in creating visually engaging content
· Ability to research and source relevant information
· Good communication and strong writing skills, with a friendly and professional demeanour
· Ability to transform smaller snippets of information into interesting stories.
· Comfortable with volunteering from home and able to reach out when required
· Access to the internet and your own computer are essential for this role
· The ability to work well in a team and independently
· An interest in health and social care services in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? No
Age Restrictions:
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
1 week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Recruitment time depends on time taken for completion of an interview and references. Training is approx. 4 hours in total
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No