Join an innovative organisation tackling refugee homelessness and support the growth and management of our volunteer team.
RootsMove is a new organisation that supports refugees in the UK to settle into new homes.
As a newer, smaller organisation, social media and communications is an area we need support with.
We’re looking for an individual with the passion and drive for social media and comms, to help the organisation build our online presence and enable us to reach more people, so that we can engage with new partners and donors and further our work supporting refugees settle into new homes.
This is a strategic role and you would have plenty of flexibility to be creative and bring your ideas to the organisation. This social media and communications skills.
The social media and comms volunteer will be supported by Grace Burgess, who is one of the co-directors of RootsMove and our Volunteer Coordinator.
We want to give back to our volunteers, so we will ensure that there are growth and development opportunities for the volunteer coordinator as part of this role
The time commitment will be approximately 12 hours per month but this can be negotiated as part of your onboarding. We will be as flexible as possible around your availability and commitments.
What are we looking for in a volunteer (we don’t expect you to have all of this and recognise that there are many relevant skills that we have not listed!)
Desired Skills & Competencies
There are no set qualifications for becoming a social media/comms volunteer. This position is open to applicants from any discipline, but the following subjects can be particularly helpful:
A wider involvement with the voluntary sector and other networks is useful but not essential.
RootsMove is at a stage where we have completed a pilot programme and we are beginning to scale our work. At this point, it is vital we showcase our impact and build an online presence. By supporting us to connect with larger audiences, you will be enabling RootsMove to grow and ultimately reach more people who need housing.
Please submit an application through Reach.
Grace from RootsMove will then contact you to set up an online call to discuss the opportunity with her and the RootsMove volunteer coordinator. In that call, we will explain more about the organisation and the role, and will ask you some questions about your experience. You will also get a chance to ask us any questions you have.
