Marketing and Media Volunteer

Location: Liverpool

When: Mondays 10.00am - 12.00pm

Role reports to: Progression Coach

You will contribute to ending homelessness by

Helping to promote the work of Crisis across the area, planning and delivering communications activity to supporters and the wider public to help raise awareness of homelessness, Crisis campaigns, events and fundraising.

Who we are looking for

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ideally a background in journalism or studying in this field
Good IT skills including internet and research skills
Confidence in contacting people by phone, email and face to face to arrange meetings and represent Crisis
Flexibility in terms of the tasks you are asked to undertake and ability to manage own tasks
Ability to take initiative in the role and work independently when required
Enthusiasm, patience and respect for others
Good time keeping, attendance and listening skills
An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and maintaining boundaries
A commitment to ending homelessness and delivering a high-quality service for members

What you will gain

Workplace experience in a national organisation helping homeless people
The opportunity to share existing or develop new skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
Opportunities to work with staff and fellow volunteers
Regular meetings with your supervisor to discuss how your volunteering is going and what other opportunities and training may be available to you together with an induction
A platform for building confidence
A reference from a reputable organisation

Core tasks

To work on specific communications activity planned by the Crisis team for example:
Inputting into the planning of specific campaigns
Preparing media material (e.g. press releases) and working with Crisis staff, volunteers and members to obtain quotes (in line with Crisis policies and processes)
Liaising with target media about Crisis’ work
Researching and identifying other key media/PR opportunities
To interview members to gather success stories
To promote member stories to share with the wider organisation
To interview supporters of Crisis e.g. fundraisers to gain information on their experience and impact
To write press releases and other appropriate material in-line with Crisis policies and processes
To attend planning meetings with key members of staff to plan publicity for events
To attend key date events run by Crisis in your area

Additional information

We expect volunteers to comply with Crisis policies including health and safety, data protection and code of conduct at all times.

Travel and lunch expenses are reimbursed where appropriate
We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and from people with disabilities

Apply now

Mondays 10.00am - 12.00pm

Please complete the online application form below and the reasons you would like to volunteer for this role.