Communications & Social Media Volunteer (Community Wellbeing Organisation)

kōwhai Ora - Grounded Growth; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable trust providing community support is looking for a Communications & Social Media Volunteer to enhance their online presence. This remote role allows you to be creative and contribute to a meaningful cause, with flexible hours of approximately 3–5 per week. Ideal for someone interested in social media and digital communications.

Benefits

Induction and training provided

Access to Canva templates

Support from the team

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Passion for community support and engagement.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Interest in digital communications and social media.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule social media posts using Canva and provided templates.
• Share updates about workshops and wellbeing resources.
• Assist with newsletters and digital communications.
• Track engagement and suggest ideas for building our online community.

Skills

Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)

Basic Canva or other design tool skills

Clear written communication

Reliable internet access

Job description

Overview

Kōwhai Ora is a charitable trust providing trauma-informed, peer-led support for wāhine, rangatahi, and whānau impacted by family harm. We run online peer support groups, workshops, and share resources that create safe, accessible spaces for healing, connection, and growth.

The Role

We are seeking a Communications & Social Media Volunteer to help share our kaupapa online. This is a fully remote role, perfect for someone creative who enjoys social media, content creation, and helping community organisations reach more people.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule social media posts using Canva and provided templates.
• Share updates about workshops, peer groups, and wellbeing resources.
• Assist with newsletters and digital communications.
• Track engagement and suggest ideas for building our online community.

Skills and experience

• Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Basic Canva or other design tool skills (training provided).
• Clear written communication.
• Reliable internet access and ability to work independently.

What we offer

• Induction and training in Kōwhai Ora’s kaupapa, branding, and tone of voice.
• Access to Canva templates and support from the Kōwhai Ora team.
• Flexible, remote role (approx. 3–5 hours per week).
• Opportunity to gain experience in digital communications while contributing to a meaningful cause.

Volunteer Role — Unpaid
This is a volunteer position. Hours are flexible and can be arranged around your lifestyle.