Volunteer Branch Publicity Coordinator - Abergavenny, United Kingdom - SSAFA

SSAFA

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Abergavenny, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Could you raise SSAFA's profile in your local area? You don't need a military background, just the ability to get on with all kinds of people, some basic I.T skills and good written and spoken English.

If so, this role could be for you

As publicity Coordinator, you would work with your local SSAFA branch to develop a Publicity Plan.

You would be central to delivering this local plan to raise awareness of SSAFA to potential clients, volunteers, and funders.

Why do we need you?
We've been supporting the Armed Forces community for more than 130 years.

Our clients come from all backgrounds and age groups and may have served in WW2 or in a more recent conflict like the Falklands or Afghanistan.

We'd love the general public to understand what we do and how they can help us. We need to recruit volunteers that reflect our local communities and raise money to fund our work. We need you to help us get the SSAFA message out

When would you be needed and where would you be based?

As part of your local branch, you might have access to an office, but many volunteers are based at home.

You would also be out and about at events and meetings.

This role would suit someone looking to give a regular time commitment to SSAFA although when and where would be flexible to suit you.

Key role responsibilities

Working with the Branch Chairman to develop a Publicity Plan to keep SSAFA's profile high in the local area
Publicising SSAFA events and those where SSAFA will be represented
Work with Marketing/PR staff at central office to develop case studies of clients and volunteers
Developing and maintaining networks with local press, TV and radio outlets through providing press releases, interviews, case studies etc
Working with the Digital Team at Central Office and local volunteers (if applicable) to develop and maintain a local online presence for the branch via a website and social media channels
Working with Marketing staff at central office to ensure that SSAFA branding and messages are consistent
Keeping a stock of SSAFA publicity materials and distributing them to divisions, libraries and other appropriate locations
Liaising with PR staff at central office or oncall in the event of a PR/press situation
Supporting local and national campaigns to recruit for new volunteers
Being a positive ambassador for SSAFA including all sections of the community in awareness raising
Volunteering within the standards and values of SSAFA including observing our policies such as the Volunteering policy and data protection policy (these will be covered in your training and local induction.)

What are we looking for?

Friendly and approachable people with good communication skills
Good written and spoken English
Reliable attitude
Ability to maintain confidentiality and keep information safely
Access to public transport or a carto get to meetings and events

What can you gain from this volunteering role?

Use your skills, knowledge and life experience to benefit others
Support from your local SSAFA branch and the wider SSAFA community
Experience, training and skills that you can highlight on your CV and in job interviews
Better physical and mental health studies show that volunteers live longer and experience lower levels of stress and depression

What about training and support?

Communication and Marketing workshops for Publicity Coordinators
Online training modules to complete at home, so you are up to date on how to keep clients, their families safe and personal information safe.
Access to a range additional elearning courses as well as local opportunities for your personal and professional development.
Local induction including assigning a person from the team who will be your main point of contact.
Range of support from central and regional volunteer operations team as well as Marketing and Communication Teams based at our central office
Reimbursement of outofpocket expenses

We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, abilities, races, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and of all faiths and none.

SSAFA are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support volunteers with disabilities, so they have access to the same opportunities and experiences as volunteers who do not.

Minimum Age:18

Safer Recruitment:

SSAFA undertakes a systematic approach and utmost care at every step of the process of volunteer recruitment, selection, and retention to ensure that those recruited are suitable and appropriate.

Measures taken at points along this journey work together to make volunteering at SSAFA a positive and safe experience.

References Required:
Yes.

We will ask for two references, this can be former employers or people that know you well (other than relatives).

Is a criminal record check required? No

Job Type:
Volunteer

Work Location:
On the road

Reference ID:
South East Wales Branch