Marketing and Communications Volunteer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Rockinghorse Children’s Charity is seeking a volunteer to help support the marketing and communications function at the charity, help grow our online audience engagement and increase the profile and influence of Rockinghorse under the guidance of the Head of Marketing and Communications.

This role is voluntary and unpaid, although reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Full training will be given, and this is a great way to expand your knowledge of marketing and communications in the charity sector and develop new skills.

Skills

DUTIES OF THE ROLE

• Updating the Rockinghorse website

• Plan and create content for the charity’s social media platforms

• Develop and write case studies to help promote the impact of the charity’s work

• Write news items and project updates for the website and external audiences

• Develop content for and delivery of regular e-newsletters

• Help create marketing materials, collateral or graphics to help promote events and campaigns

• Support colleagues within the fundraising team with their events and campaigns

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Good people and communication skills.

• Able to work using your own initiative.

• Able to be a team member.

• Keen to learn about or make use of skills in marketing and communications.

• Commitment to Rockinghorse Children’s Charity’s purpose and work.

Benefits

In this role you will learn about:

·       How the charity sector operates

·       The range of skills required to ensure a charity operates effectively

·       How each function within an organisation works together

·       The role that marketing and communications have within a charity

·       What a fundraisers role within a charity involves

·       The importance of effective marketing and communications within a charity

·       How projects are developed and reported

·       Why the charity sector exists is why it has vital role to play in supporting the local community

·       Working in fast-paced, impactful organisation

·       What it’s like to work in a team.

Practical Considerations

ABOUT ROCKINGHORSE

Rockinghorse Children’s Charity supports sick and disabled children across Sussex. We support babies, children and young people, along with their families, at The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital and The Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and all of the specialist children’s wards and baby units throughout Sussex.

We deliver and fund projects that enable doctors and nurses to do more. All our projects are led by the needs of children and young people and their families – the lifesaving medical equipment, the support for parents and families, the toys for children in hospitals across Sussex, the environments and spaces that help children feel more at home when they are in hospital and additional staff to ensure children get the best possible care when they are unwell. 

When do I need to be available?

Details	Days and hours to be decided between the successful candidate and the Head of Marketing and Communications.

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Where does this role take place?

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