voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Social Media Volunteer Opportunity No. VO101159 - Created/last updated: 16/08/2024 | Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Trust is responsible for preserving and maintaining Kirkcaldy Old Kirk as a community venue, heritage centre and community music hub. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in helping Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Trust engage and inform local people. In 2024/5 KOKT hope to restart the programme of musical and theatre events held at the Old Kirk, hosting exhibitions and offering tours of the building. KOKT require an enthusiastic, creative volunteer to use social media to spread the message about their aims and activities. The volunteer could -Design and produce marketing materials and distribute them around the local area -Create and share posts on Facebook and social media to publicise events -Respond to posts and questions -Take photos, create videos and/or podcasts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | There is an induction for all volunteers and a named support for this role; training can be sourced and provided as necessary. The induction will cover a brief history of the KOKT and the roles and responsibilities of volunteers, the policies and procedures as they appertain to the volunteers and an introduction to the named person for their role. We will explain the procedure for claiming expenses and provide a tour of the Kirk/Gardens | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Travel expenses will be paid monthly however individual arrangements for payment can be agreed. Public transport rates of 40p per mile apply. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | This opportunity requires a volunteer who is confident communicating to different people, can work well as part of a team of existing volunteers to identify marketing needs and opportunities and can also complete tasks independently. Experience of designing publicity material, using social media, or marketing would be useful. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Informal Chat; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | The Old Kirk is situated in Central Kirkcaldy on Kirk Wynd. Easy Reach of bus and train stations, although actual book keeping can be performed at home and meetings set up online or in person to your convenience | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |