Community Outreach & Marketing Volunteer

Brighter Futures Community Wellbeing & Mental Health Support Project

Make a Difference in Your Community

We are seeking passionate, reliable, and community-minded volunteers to support our National Lottery-funded Brighter Futures: Community Wellbeing and Mental Health Support Project.

This exciting initiative aims to improve wellbeing, reduce social isolation, increase access to support, and strengthen community connections across Bexley. Whether you are looking to gain practical experience, enhance your CV, develop professional skills, explore a future career in mental health or community work, or simply give back to your local community, we would love to hear from you.

Community Outreach & Marketing Volunteer

Help raise awareness of our free wellbeing workshops and Community Wellbeing Directory by building relationships with local organisations and promoting services across Bexley.

Help us reach more local residents by:

• Promoting workshops to community organisations and local networks
• Building relationships with charities, GP surgeries, libraries, faith groups, schools, and community centres
• Sharing information through newsletters, social media, websites, and community noticeboards
• Supporting the growth of our Community Wellbeing Directory
• Identifying referral opportunities and partnership organisations
• Raising awareness of community wellbeing resources available in Bexley

This role is ideal for someone interested in community engagement, communications, partnership working, marketing, or the voluntary sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Contact local organisations, charities, community groups, GP practices, libraries, schools, faith groups, and housing associations.
• Promote free wellbeing workshops and community wellbeing services.
• Support the development of local partnerships and referral pathways.
• Encourage organisations to share information through newsletters, websites, social media, and noticeboards.
• Help recruit organisations to join the Community Wellbeing Directory.
• Research local services and community resources.
• Support the creation and distribution of newsletters.
• Assist with social media and promotional campaigns.
• Maintain records of outreach activities and contacts.
• Represent the project professionally and positively within the community.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience in community outreach and partnership development.
• Marketing and communications experience.
• Networking and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience supporting a National Lottery-funded project.
• Improved confidence in professional communication.
• Valuable experience for careers in marketing, communications, public health, community development, social work, project management, and the charity sector.
• Ongoing supervision and mentoring.
• Professional reference upon successful completion.

What skills do I need?

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. No previous experience is required, as training and support will be provided.

We Are Looking For

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Friendly and confident approach.
• Good organisational skills.
• Comfortable using email, Microsoft Office, and online platforms.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Interest in marketing, community engagement, and wellbeing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills and Experience

The following are helpful but not essential:

• Community engagement or outreach experience
• Customer service experience
• Volunteering experience
• Social media or marketing skills
• Event or workshop support experience
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Mental health, wellbeing, counselling, psychology, social work, coaching, education, healthcare, or charity sector experience
• Experience building partnerships or networking with local organisations

The most important thing is a genuine commitment to helping others.

We are seeking volunteers who are: * Compassionate * Motivated * Inclusive *Professional *Community-minded *Eager to make a difference

If you are passionate about wellbeing and want to help create stronger, healthier communities across Bexley, we would love to hear from you.

Training

All volunteers will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support.

Induction Training

Training will include:

• Introduction to the Brighter Futures project
• Understanding our mission and services
• Volunteer roles and responsibilities
• Professional boundaries
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Mental Health and Wellbeing Training Volunteers will learn about:

• Wellbeing principles
• Mental health awareness
• Reducing stigma
• Understanding local support pathways
• Community wellbeing approaches
• Safeguarding Training

Volunteers will receive guidance on:

• Safeguarding adults and children
• Recognising concerns
• Reporting procedures
• Maintaining safe practice

Practical Skills Training

Depending on the role, volunteers may also receive training in:

• Community engagement techniques
• Outreach and partnership development
• Workshop support and facilitation
• Communication skills
• Signposting and referrals
• Data protection and confidentiality
• Monitoring and evaluation

Ongoing Support

Volunteers will benefit from:

• Regular supervision and check-ins
• Access to guidance and resources
• Opportunities for feedback and reflection
• Continuing learning and development opportunities
• Support from an experienced and friendly team

What All Volunteers Receive

✅ Comprehensive induction and training

✅ Ongoing supervision and support

✅ Flexible volunteering opportunities

✅ Personal and professional development opportunities

✅ Valuable experience for employment, university, and professional training applications

✅ Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful community wellbeing project

✅ Travel and agreed out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed

✅ A chance to help improve wellbeing, reduce social isolation, and strengthen community connections across Bexley

 

Join Us

Together, we can help improve wellbeing, reduce social isolation, increase access to support, and create stronger, healthier, and more connected communities across Bexley.