Communications Volunteer

Toynbee Hall

Voluntary (unpaid)
Part Time
London

Toynbee Hall provides practical innovative programmes to meet the needs of local people, improve conditions and enable communities to fulfil their full potential

We are currently looking for a dedicated volunteer to assist the Volunteering and Engagement Manager with our internal and external communications. A major part of this role will involve working across the organisation to make our communication more effective.
Some of the responsibilities will be to write copy for and updating our website using Photoshop and CMS and sending out newsletters via EMS, update social networking sites (Facebook and Twitter) with Toynbee Hall related news, collecting data using Google Analytics and writing case studies.
Effective communication adds significant value to an organisation; therefore you will be an important member of our team helping make Toynbee Hall’s work a success.

Skills and experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, confidence and the ability to deal with people at all levels
• Ability to think creatively and contribute ideas to planning and discussion sessions
• Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively and prioritise workload
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely
• Good ICT skills, CMS and photoshop
• Ability to deal with case studies’ personal information in a sensitive and confidential manner
• Self sufficient and happy to initiate, implement and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Reliable and committed


Volunteer gains
• Valuable experience in internal and external communications
• Opportunity to develop new skills
• Opportunity to work in a large organisation
• Travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed

Availability
Ideally volunteers will be available 2 days a week for a minimum of three months.
Deadline for applications: 20th September.

For more information please visit our website www.toynbeehall.org.uk. Please apply using our online application form.