Communications & Social Media Volunteer

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Job Title: Communications & Social Media Volunteer
Organisation: Project Root Support
Location: Remote
Time Commitment: 10 hours per week

About Us:
Project Root Support is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to providing mental health support to humanitarian aid workers, especially those working with refugees. Our mission is to enhance the mental well-being of these workers by offering accessible mental health resources, guidance, and support.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Intern to help manage and expand our online presence on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. In addition to regular content creation, the intern will play a key role in researching fundraising opportunities and promoting our campaigns. Given the focus on mental health, candidates with relevant experience in this sector are preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, schedule, and post content on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

• Develop strategies to increase our social media following and engage our audience.

• Research and identify potential fundraising opportunities for the NGO.

• Promote fundraising campaigns, events, and organisational updates through social platforms.

• Research and share mental health tips, resources, and awareness, particularly related to the mental well-being of humanitarian workers.

• Monitor and engage with followers, responding to messages and comments in a supportive manner.

• Track and analyze social media metrics to improve content performance.

• Stay up to date with social media trends to keep our content engaging and relevant.

• Assist in marketing initiatives and awareness campaigns.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Currently enrolled in, or possessing, a degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.

• Passion for mental health advocacy and understanding of related topics.

• Experience or interest in researching fundraising opportunities or grants.

• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and their best practices.

• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to create thoughtful and engaging content.

• Experience with social media management tools is a plus.

• Basic graphic design skills (Canva) for creating visual content.

• Ability to work independently and with attention to detail.

• Interest in supporting humanitarian workers and promoting mental health awareness.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and support the mental health of humanitarian workers and refugees.

• Experience in social media management, marketing, and mental health advocacy within an NGO.

• Professional development in fundraising research.

• Flexible working hours (10 hours per week, remote).

• The chance to work with a passionate and purpose-driven team.

How to Apply:
If you're interested in using your social media skills and contributing to our fundraising efforts, please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role to admin@projectrootsupport.org