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Social Media Volunteer

  • VO99860

Description

Dalkeith CAB needs a volunteer for 3-6 hours per week to create and share content on social media to raise awareness of its advice and support services. The role can be fully remote, but you’ll have ongoing support from CAB staff and be reimbursed for reasonable expenses.

You should have a good standard of writing in English for a range of audiences and quite confident in using Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram and YouTube. Previous experience of producing graphics for social media and/or videos would be welcome, but not essential.

Organisation aims and objectives

The aims of the CAB service are as follows:- To ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or the services available to them, or through an inability to express their needs effectively and equally. To exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services, both locally and nationally.

Frequency and commitment details

3-6 hours per week (flexible to be agreed with the Volunteer) Looking for volunteers who can commit for 3-6 months

Restrictions

Experience required: Ability to write effectively in English and experience (paid or unpaid) of using Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram and/or YouTube is important. Commitment to the mission, aims and values of Dalkeith CAB essential.
Travel details: Buses 3, 46, N3, 139, 140, 141, R1, R2, R3 and R4 stop on Eskbank Road. Buses 3, 46, 48, N3, 51 and 139 stop on Buccleuch Street. Both approximately a 2 minute walk to the CAB. Free Car Park on Old Edinburgh Road.
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses details: As is remote role, reimbursement for stationery (if not supplied) and contribution to internet use. For training or in person meetings - Travel up to the cost of a one day bus multi-trip ticket, or the equivalent in HMRC mileage reimbursement for car users. Reimbursement for up to £5 for refreshments (if not provided) for volunteering more than 4 hours at a time.
Training details: Initial induction to organisation, team, premises and key policies and procedures. Ongoing training and support from Volunteer Co-ordinator and other staff as required. External training offered where needed.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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