Job description
What is a Volunteer Marketing Assistant?
Volunteer Marketing Assistants contribute to the implementation of an organisation's marketing strategy. Their role includes being responsible for several tasks, from updating the website(s) to running social media pages, distributing flyers, and providing sound administrative support. It is an opportunity to gain experience in a non-profit organisation while doing your part to make sure it runs efficiently.
What you are gaining:
· Meet new people and join a friendly team who are enthusiastic about all things volunteering
· Managing ad hoc activities such as writing copy, updating website and event materials and social media activities
· Improving your copy writing skills for different channels (e.g., email, web copy, social media)
· Working on multiple projects at the same time to improve your ability to meet deadlines
· Use your skills and experiences to encourage others to engage with volunteering
· Learn more about volunteer-involving organisations in Wales
· Be part of Samye Foundation Wales and support us to make a more significant difference together
· References will be provided if you dedicate three months of volunteering with us
· Free access to an 8-week mindfulness course
· Reimbursement of travel fees
· Free meals and drinks (Conditions apply)
What is involved:
· Maintain and update a database of potential and existing clients
· Market information appropriately when required, including regularly distributing posters and other promotional material within local areas
· Market information on our social media accounts and website
· Contact local businesses to inform them of our services
Who is the role suitable for:
If you are/have:
· Currently a student, or recently graduated with a degree in marketing, communications, English or another related degree.
· Managed projects from beginning to end and taken ownership of your work/contributions/.
· Social media savvy
· Reliable and honest
· Willing to uphold the organisation’s values and comply with organisational policies
· Willing to make use of opportunities given, e.g., for training, mentoring etc.
· Able to carry out tasks within agreed guidelines
Then you are a good match for the role!
Job Type: Volunteer
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person