Digital Communications Volunteer

Use your creativity to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities in the fight against climate change, while gaining valuable experience in digital content creation and social media within a dynamic, influential organisation.

For full role description and how to apply please visit our website .

This is a great opportunity for someone to apply their existing digital content creation and social media skills in a climate action and political context - gaining strong experience in communications with direction, guidance and support from the Hope for the Future team.

• Content Creation: Develop and schedule engaging content and social media posts across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, in our newsletter and on our website 
• Campaign Support: Collaborate with the team to promote upcoming events and campaigns.
• Storytelling: Share success stories and highlight the impact of HFTF’s work, on our blog, socials etc., and develop case studies to illustrate the elements and impacts of our work.
• Website support: Update the website with new content such as blog posts and new information about our services with guidance from our team.
• Community Engagement: Engage with and respond to content, comments and messages across socials, fostering a supportive online environment.
• Analytics & Improvement: Monitor performance metrics and suggest how we can adapt and improve content to increase engagement.

You will gain

• Hands-on experience in digital marketing and social media management within the charity sector and environmental advocacy.
• Opportunities to develop and demonstrate your skills
• Mentorship and career development support with the opportunity to explore a career in digital communications 
• Regular 1-1 supervision with a personal development plan and a chance to learn from staff across the organisation.
• The opportunity to participate in training, webinars and workshops with external bodies who are experts in marketing and communications.

You’ll help amplify our message and engage new audiences through creative digital content. You’ll play a vital role in showcasing our work, promoting our events and training, and in supporting our campaigns and our partners’ campaigns across social media, on our website and in our newsletter. 

This role will give you chance to contribute to meaningful climate action and democratic engagement.

How to Apply:

Please send 

• Your CV
• A short statement (max 500 words) outlining your interest in the role, in working with Hope for the Future and any relevant experience you have. Note - applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Please confirm whether you are available for an informal interview on Zoom in the week commencing 20th January and when you would be available to start the role. 
• The ideal start date is 27th January.

In the subject line of your email, please write ‘Digital Communications Volunteer’ and your name.