Volunteer - Social Media Manager
You will be redirected to the Community Action Redbridge website to express your interest.
About the role
We’re looking for a creative, community-minded volunteer to manage and grow our social media presence. As Social Media Manager, you’ll help amplify the voices of local people, share the impact of our work, and promote inclusive events, services, and opportunities across Redbridge, Newham, and Waltham Forest.
You’ll be the storyteller and connector behind our platforms — helping us reach more people, strengthen community ties, and celebrate what togetherness really looks like.
Location: Remote or hybrid (with occasional in-person meetings in Redbridge, Newham, or Waltham Forest)
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Plan and schedule regular content across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn etc.)
- Create engaging posts using stories, photos, graphics and videos
- Promote events, volunteer opportunities, and community services
- Respond to comments and messages in a friendly, timely manner
- Track engagement and recommend ways to grow reach
- Work with staff and volunteers to gather stories and updates
- Ensure all content aligns with our mission, tone and values
Benefits to volunteer
- Grow your portfolio with real-world, community-led content
- Develop marketing and digital skills in a flexible role
- Gain valuable experience for careers in comms, non-profits or media
- Be creative with purpose – your content will directly impact lives
- Build connections with a passionate, diverse team
- Make a real difference by helping underrepresented voices be seen and heard
What skills do I need?
Skills, attributes, experience and qualifications
- Confident using at least one major social platform (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
- Creative eye for visual storytelling
- Strong written communication skills
- Reliable, organised, and self-motivated
- Passionate about inclusion, community, and positive social change
- No formal qualifications required
- Experience in content creation, social media, digital marketing, or community engagement is welcome but not essential
- Own computer/laptop – essential for managing content
- Internet access – for remote work and communications
- Smartphone – helpful for quick content creation or updates
- Basic design or editing tools – Canva, CapCut, etc. (we can provide support if needed)
Location
This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.
Details
- Accessibility: Other
- Accessibility: Other assistive technology aids available
- Accessibility: Volunteering venue wheelchair accessible
- Organisation Policies: Health and Safety Policy
- Organisation Policies: Safeguarding policy
- Organisation Policies: Conflict Resolution policy/procedure for volunteers
- Organisation Policies: Data Protection Policy
- Organisation Policies: Equal Opportunities Policy
- Organisation Policies: Volunteer Policy
- Quality Control: Are there any age limits?
- Quality Control: DBS checks - additional information
- Quality Control: Expenses - additional information
- Quality Control: Recruitment Process - additional information
- Quality Control: Reference can be provided after how long volunteering?
- Quality Control: Role is exempt from Ex offenders Act 1972
- Quality Control: Support Provided - additional information
- Quality Control: Thanks / Recognition for Volunteer contribution
- Quality Control: Transport Info (nearest station / bus stop)
- Quality Control: Volunteers covered by insurance
- Support provided: Training provided
- Support provided: Volunteer will have named supervisor
- Support provided: Volunteer will have regular one to one supervision meetings
- Support provided: Written role description
When is this role available?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
Time Commitment: 4–6 hours per week (flexible)
You will be redirected to the Community Action Redbridge website to express your interest.
Similar Opportunities
More Opportunities from BLOSSOM ASA
Volunteer ESOL Teacher (Basic Level)
Posted for BLOSSOM ASA
Locations: Redbridge, Newham, or Waltham Forest (in-person classes) Time Commitment: 1–2 sessions per week (1–2 hours per session) About the role W...
Volunteer Administrator
Posted for BLOSSOM ASA
Location: Remote or hybrid (with occasional in-person tasks in Redbridge, Newham, or Waltham Forest) Time Commitment: 4–8 hours per week (flexible ar...
Volunteer Yoga Instructor
Posted for BLOSSOM ASA
About the role We are looking for a qualified and compassionate Yoga Instructor to lead community-based sessions that support physical and emotional...
Volunteer Role: Photographer
Posted for BLOSSOM ASA
Locations of opportunity: Redbridge, Newham, or Waltham Forest (event-based, in-person) About the role We’re looking for a creative and reliable vol...
Volunteer Trainee Adviser
Posted for BLOSSOM ASA
About the role As a Trainee Adviser, you’ll be helping people from all walks of life access the support and information they need — from understandin...