Marketing and Social Media Volunteer
WaythroughMarketing and Social Media Volunteer
Location: Aquarius venue / Various partnership venues / Out in the community
About Waythrough
Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. We delivery high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through over 250 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
About the Role
Are you passionate about social media, content creation, and making a positive difference in your community? We're looking for a Marketing & Social Media
Volunteer to help raise awareness of our Gambling Support Service and the support available to individuals and families affected by gambling-related harm.
Working with our Marketing and Communications Team, you'll help develop engaging content, support campaigns and events, and promote our services across a range of digital and community channels. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on marketing experience while contributing to a meaningful cause.
Key Duties
- Create engaging content for social media platforms.
- Support marketing campaigns and awareness-raising activities.
- Assist with the design and development of digital and printed promotional materials.
- Gather stories, testimonials, photographs, and other content to highlight the impact of our services.
- Contribute to newsletters, podcasts, and wider communications activity.
- Support the promotion of local events and community engagement initiatives.
- Help raise awareness of available support services and signpost individuals where appropriate.
About You
We're looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and reliable individual with an interest in marketing, communications, or social media. You will be confident communicating with a range of audiences and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.
You'll be organised, proactive, and willing to learn new skills. Most importantly, you'll be approachable, professional, and committed to supporting people in a respectful and non-judgemental way. Whether you're looking to gain experience, build your portfolio, or give back to your community, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:
Discounts from various schemes
Training and personal development
A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
Free induction and role-specific training
Support from experienced staff and regular supervision
Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence
Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses
Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
How to apply
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Please note that while this role has a stated closing date, we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high number of applications.
Closing date: