Social Media Volunteer

Social Media Volunteer

About Waythrough

Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We deliver high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through over 250 services – and it is all made possible by our 3,500 staff and volunteers.

We value our volunteers and seek to ensure their diverse roles are rewarding and beneficial to all.

We are looking for a creative and motivated volunteer to support the service in increasing its social media presence. You will promote our work, share positive stories, and help us connect with a wider audience online while ensuring all communications reflect our brand and safeguarding standards.

• Creating visual content using Canva for social media and internal communications
• Drafting and scheduling posts to promote service activities, awareness campaigns, and community engagement
• Collaborating with staff, client users and volunteers to gather content, quotes, stories, and creative ideas for social media
• Helping shape and develop a unified online identity that attracts and engages a broad range of followers
• Supporting occasional campaigns or themed content (e.g. Alcohol Awareness Week, World Mental Health Day, Recovery Month)
• Adhering to data protection, safeguarding, media consent, social media policy and brand guidelines

The team would appreciate a minimum of 4 hours in any of the following days/times (preferably half or full day):
Monday to Friday, 9:15am to 5:15pm.

• Discounts from various schemes
• Training and personal development
• A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Free induction and role-specific training
• Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
• Opportunities to meet new people and develop confidence
• Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
• Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development
• Inclusion and accessibility; we welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme – all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.