Social Media Officer

Social Media Officer Job Description

Watford & Three Rivers Refugee Partnership (WTRRP)

At Watford & Three Rivers Refugee Partnership, our objective is to provide practical and emotional support, ultimately helping our clients achieve a sustainable position as full members of our society. Many of our clients are destitute, homeless and have no access to assistance from the government. Our mission is to provide access to advice and essential services until statutory services are in place.

Volunteering as a Social Media Officer provides an opportunity for you to help promote the charity to current and potential clients as well as the wider community, which could attract donors and other volunteers. As well as this it will be a way for you to develop your social media and computer skills, gain experience volunteering for a charity and also it will be an interesting addition to your CV!

Full training will be given on starting the role, including safeguarding, as well as regular training sessions and continual support from other volunteers.

Responsibilities:

·       Updating the charity’s Facebook, X and Instagram pages regularly (ideally at least weekly).

·       Liaising with other volunteers from other services to gather photos and information to post prior to and after events/sessions.

·       Attend and take photos of the bigger charity events throughout the year.

·       Try to gain more followers and traction through social media.

·       Reply to comments, share posts and stories and follow relevant local and national organisations.

Requirements:

·       1-2 ad/hoc hours a week.

·       Complete training as required and attend bi-monthly volunteer support meetings.

Skills:

·       An ability to communicate and empathise with people from a variety of backgrounds and needs.

·       Basic IT and social media skills.

·       Can work well as part of a team.

·       Enthusiasm to help refugee clients.

Desirable experience: 

·       Previous volunteering experience.

·       Able to follow new social media trends and algorithms to create as much engagement as possible.

If you are interested in becoming a Social Media Officer please apply via Charity Jobs or contact us to discuss further.