Social Media & Marketing Volunteer Opportunity in Patchway

Are you looking for work experience in social media and marketing? St. Chad's church in Patchway has an exciting opportunity for a volunteer to market church events and activities via their existing website and Facebook page and launch the church’s social media channels across additional platforms. Previous work experience is not required, but social media literacy is necessary for the role. Volunteering hours and days are flexible. 

Number of roles available: 1 

Weekly hours: 1 day per week/Variable- this can be discussed at the volunteer interview 

Location: Hybrid (online and on site: St Chads Church, 172 Rodway Rd, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5ED) 

What you’ll be doing 

• Keeping the church’s website up to date  
• Creating digital posters to advertise regular groups and one-off events  
• Launching the church’s social media channels across additional platforms 
• Capturing church groups, and activities and events to post on social media 

Skills we’re looking for 

• Confidence using digital platforms and social media channels 
• Good written and verbal communication skills, or an interest in boosting your communication skills 
• An enthusiasm for community engagement and events 

What you’ll gain 

• Experience supporting a church in growing their social media presence 
• An opportunity to build on your communication and digital marketing skills 
• A chance to express your creativity while supporting community action groups 

How the church and Bristol diocese will support you 

• Training and onboarding support when you first start volunteering 
• Regular check-ins to ensure you’re enjoying and feel supported in your role 
• Invitations to participate in community events including a chance to celebrate you and other volunteers’ achievements during volunteers’ week 

Please note: This volunteering role will take place in a church. Being sympathetic towards the Christian values of these activities would be necessary, but it is not required that volunteers are Christians themselves.