Volunteer Communications Lead

Location: Sherborne

Volunteer Communications Lead

As a Volunteer Communication Lead your will be responsible for telling the story of Sherborne Food Bank and ensuring that our messages reach the right people. This key Communications Role would suit a local marketing and PR professional. This is considered a very good growth role. It will help continue to build our profile, strengthen relationships and encourage more people to get involved, donate and support our mission.

The role reports directly to the Chair of Trustees but works very closely with the board of Trustees, Executive members and wider volunteer base.

Full Job Description can be supplied on enquiry.

Time commitment is flexible however an average 4 hours per week should be sufficient to keep the wheels turning, with additional hours if/when event planning or attending meetings.

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Develop and deliver communications strategies and plans
Help manage our website, social media and email communications
Create engaging content (newsletters, stories, updates and reports)
Build positive relationships with local media and community partners
Promote campaigns, events and fundraising activities.
Ensure our messing is consistent, inclusive and impact focused
Monitor and evaluate communication activity

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in digital communications and social media
Office 365
Adobe Creative
Mailchimp – Newsletter Campaigns
WordPress – Web Site Content
App Management – SumUp and Bank the Food

As required suitable online courses as advertised by Volunteer Centre Dorset

None required for this role.

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HOW TO APPLY

Once you’ve chosen the volunteer role that suits you, and you meet the requirements needed, simply complete our online application form and we’ll get back to you. If you need more information before deciding, please email volunteers@sherbornefoodbank.org