Muscular Dystrophy is a rare, progressive muscle wasting condition that affects 110,000 people UK-wide. As the condition progresses most face reduced independence, requiring assistance from carers, ...
Communications Administration Volunteer
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Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Zoe Richardson
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Help us tell the stories that matter. As a Communications Administration Volunteer, you will support the Communications team with the day-to-day administration
Purpose of the Role
Help us tell the stories that matter.
As a Communications Administration Volunteer, you will support the Communications team with the day-to-day administration that keeps our communications running smoothly. Your work will help raise awareness of muscular dystrophy, celebrate the achievements of our service users, support fundraising campaigns and ensure people know about the life-changing work carried out by MDSC.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in charity communications, marketing or administration while making a real difference.
What You'll Be Doing
You may support us by:
Administration
- Updating communication databases
- Organising photographs and media files
- Maintaining image consent records
- Assisting with mailing lists
- Supporting event administration
- Helping maintain our in-centre displays
- Filing communication materials electronically
Social Media Support
- Scheduling approved social media posts
- Monitoring comments and messages for escalation
- Collecting engagement statistics
- Researching awareness days and relevant campaigns
- Helping maintain our social media content calendar
Website Support
- Updating simple website content
- Checking links and pages remain accurate
- Uploading approved news stories and events
Story Collection
- Helping gather service user stories
- Contacting supporters for testimonials
- Recording case studies
- Organising photographs and permissions
Publications
Supporting the production of:
- Newsletters
- Annual Report
- Service User Magazine
- Leaflets
- Posters
- Event programmes
Campaign Support
Assisting with campaigns including:
- Awareness Month
- Fundraising appeals
- Community events
- Volunteer recruitment
- Service promotions
We'd Love You To Have
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Good written English
- Good attention to detail
- Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office)
- Friendly and professional manner
- Ability to work confidentially
- Enthusiasm for supporting a charity
Desirable
- Experience of administration
- Experience using social media
- Canva experience
- Website editing experience
- Photography or graphic design skills
- Interest in healthcare or the charity sector
Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is:
- Organised and reliable
- Positive and enthusiastic
- Creative
- Comfortable working independently
- A good communicator
- Compassionate and respectful
- Happy working as part of a team
Training and Support
You'll receive:
- Full induction to MDSC
- Training relevant to your role
- Ongoing support and supervision
- Opportunities to develop new skills
- References after successful volunteering (where appropriate)
What You'll Gain
By volunteering with MDSC you'll have the opportunity to:
- Make a genuine difference to the lives of people living with muscular dystrophy
- Develop communication and marketing experience
- Build confidence
- Gain experience within the charity sector
- Meet new people
- Learn new skills
- Enhance your CV
- Become part of a welcoming and supportive team
Our Values
As a volunteer you'll be expected to demonstrate our values by:
- Treating everyone with dignity and respect
- Working collaboratively
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Being reliable and trustworthy
- Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
- Representing MDSC positively at all times
Additional Information
This role is voluntary and is not a contract of employment.
A basic DBS check may be required depending on duties undertaken.
MDSC is committed to safeguarding adults and Young people at risk and promoting an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
Related to
About Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre (MDSC)
Muscular Dystrophy is a rare, progressive muscle wasting condition that affects 110,000 people UK-wide. As the condition progresses most face reduced independence, requiring assistance from carers, mobility aids, wheelchairs, and adapted vehicles.
The MD Support Centre provides specialised physical therapies and social activities to improve and maintain independence and quality of life of adults living with the condition. As only one of two Centres in England providing such services we aim to grow our reach in the Midlands and beyond to offer needed therapies to everyone living or diagnosed with MD.
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