At CPRE London we are passionate about promoting the importance and benefits of developing a greener London with links to the surrounding countryside. We’re looking for a volunteer with experience in managing social media channels for professional or personal use and who shares a similar passion for environmental issues to manage the social media for our GoParks programme. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be involved with a dynamic organisation that is protecting London’s green spaces and championing efforts to enhance it’s environmental, recreational, and cultural qualities for more people to enjoy Our GoParks social media channels are a key part in bringing our work to a wider audience and attracting new people to get the physical and mental health benefits of spending more time in London’s green spaces and to get hands-on with green volunteering. You will be able to use your experience and energy to the full as we develop ways of engaging new supporters as donors, volunteers, and campaigners - and inspire new audiences to be part of our movement. The role is accountable to our GoParks programme lead, Laura Collins. It is home-based with occasional attendance at meetings. We hope that you will be able to contribute 4 hours each week to suit your availability. Our team will provide you with training and support to develop in your role.
Key Areas of Responsibilities:
• Using your creative flair to make our social media presence appealing and engaging
• Helping to create a forward plan of themes and campaigns for our social media platforms
• Drafting content for the social media platforms based on our campaign calendar
• Promoting and encouraging engagement with our social media posts
• Reviewing our social media analytics to identify opportunities for improving the effectiveness of our social media activities.
Benefits of the role:
• The use of your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to making London a greener city
• The opportunity to meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
• Our support to help you develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training
• The opportunity to enhance your CV by developing additional new skills and gaining valuable experience
• The opportunity to become involved with events and workshops on a local and national level
• We will provide a reference for any future work or volunteering
• We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses
Skills / Experience:
• Previous experience using social media scheduling tools
• An interest in the countryside and environmental issues
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good written and communication skills
• Happy carrying out tasks independently and as part of a team
• Have access to a computer and the internet at home
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