Volunteer Marketing and Social Media Co-ordinators

  • VO100258


Description

-Do you have marketing and social media experience?
Would you like the opportunity to apply your passion for marketing, PR and Social Media in a meaningful volunteer role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people?

Bridge of Don Sea Cadets, based at Gordon Barracks, is currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Marketing and Public Relations Co-ordinator to join its Unit Management Team (UMT). Bridge of Don is a long-established Sea Cadet Unit that has provided life-changing opportunities for many young people.

The Charity is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers that can support with the Marketing and Social Media of the Unit. There are free training courses available for you to develop new skills, boost your CV and support you in this role. These tasks can also be divided between volunteers, so why not come along with a friend and share the experience?

-About the Volunteer Marketing and Social Media role:
The tasks of a Marketing and Social Media Co-ordinator include but are not restricted to the following:
• Raise awareness of the unit to the local community through marketing and press releases.
• Provide support and guidance to the unit on marketing and communications matters.
• Develop links with local media and promote the use of social media to advertise the unit.
• Manage and update the Sea Cadet unit web page and external Facebook page.
• Support the design and production of the unit’s newsletters and notice boards.
• Support with school engagement and visits to recruit more cadets.
• Attend a regular UMT meeting - usually 1 hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening

-Benefits of volunteering with Sea Cadets:
• A hugely rewarding role, helping young people change their lives and thrive
• Fantastic opportunities for personal development and training, including qualifications in watersports, leadership and management and first aid
• Real enhancements to your CV
• Meet new people
• Make a difference in your local community

For more information please contact Malcolm Garrington, Commanding Officer, Bridge of Don Sea Cadets at email: bodscc@hotmail.com or telephone: 01224 547561.

Organisation aims and objectives

Sea Cadets is the UK’s leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people through nautical adventure and fun.

Frequency and commitment details

The volunteering times are flexible. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.

Restrictions

Travel details: All UMT members attend a regular UMT meeting - usually 1 hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening at the unit, in person. The unit address is Sea Cadets Bridge Of Don, Building 17, Gordon Barracks, Ellon Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8DB. It is easily accessible by car or public transport, including rural services to and from the North of the City. Most other UMT duties can be carried out remotely from home.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: If UMT members attend a course, then their travel and sometimes food expenses, will be reimbursed. Volunteers claim for these through our online App Financial System.
Training details: Excellent support and training provided to all volunteers. All volunteers also go through a comprehensive induction process covering all areas of Sea Cadet training.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
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