Media and Communications Support Volunteer

University of the Arts London; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Media and Communications Support Volunteer, where you will produce impactful media content to influence the community. This role offers valuable experience in mentoring within a non-profit environment, and the opportunity to enhance your portfolio with significant projects while working with a dedicated team.

Benefits

Paid expenses for food and travel

Professional development and networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge in media and content creation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Creating compelling digital content including photography and videos.
• Training staff and volunteers in media tasks.
• Developing strategies for audience engagement.

Skills

Photography

Social media management

Content creation

Storytelling

Marketing

Branding

Job description

Media and Communications Support Volunteer

Hours 12 hours per week (flexible)

Closing Date 31 July 2025

Benefits Paid expenses for food and travel

Volunteering Location London (with opportunity for remote work)

Volunteering Length 2 months

Supervisor Job Title Lead Communictaions Staff Member, CEO, Volunteer Support Worker

Make a Difference Through Media Storytelling and Strategy

Are you passionate about powerful communication and want to use your skills to create a meaningful impact? Midaye is looking for a volunteer to help raise the profile of our work and bring visibility to the impact we have in the community. We need someone who’s confident working with people and can support our staff and volunteers to take and collect photos of the activities they’re delivering. We’re also looking for help with editing, content creation, and developing clear, practical ways to share what we do more widely on our social media channels, website and on our WhatsApp groups.

We do need volunteers that have the expertise knowledge of this area, comfortable with social media, photography, and have a good eye for storytelling. We will give you the opportunity to put your skills to use. You will be working closely with a passionate, multilingual team, and your input will help us show the value of grassroots community work to a broader audience.

In particular, we have an important upcoming event on Thursday 19 th June and we require assistance with taking high-quality photos and videos to help showcase our positive work.

About Us:

Midayeoffers support for migrant ethnic minority communities in West London (especially those who do not speak English as a home language), with a particular emphasis on reaching the most isolated and disadvantaged families and individuals. We provide a diverse range of community-led projects and activities with the help of multilingual staff and volunteers that support people of all ages and backgrounds.

Main Duties

Key Responsibilities:

• Guiding the organisation in the development of strategies that engage our audiences and achieve our goals.
• Creating compelling digital and social media content including photography, videos, and promotional materials that reflect our story, values and enhances the organization’s communication efforts.
• Training employees and volunteers by giving them the necessary skills, confidence, and tools to independently manage and execute basic media tasks.

Who You Are:

• A skilled individual with knowledge in media and content creation, marketing, branding and visual design.
• Passionate about mentorship, developing others and knowledge sharing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative, flexible, highly organized and detail oriented.
• Open to working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

What will the volunteering role offer the student and what will they learn while they are with you?

• The chance to use your talents for social good by contributing to the success and growth of an organization.
• Gain valuable experience in mentoring and inspiring others within a non-profit context alongside an enthusiastic, dedicated team.
• Enhance your portfolio with tangible, high-impact projects.
• Professional development and networking opportunities.