Social Media & Content Volunteer (South Africa)

Aetherbloom; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Aetherbloom Foundation seeks a passionate Social Media & Content Volunteer to help elevate the impact of its work empowering women in South Africa. The role involves content strategy, creation, and community engagement, making a meaningful contribution without financial compensation, but with valuable skill-building and networking opportunities.

Benefits

Portfolio building with impactful content

Reference or LinkedIn endorsement after 3+ months

Qualifications

• Passionate about women’s empowerment and grassroots change.
• Skilled in using social media platforms for engagement.
• Capable of creating designs using Canva.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on content calendars for social media.
• Create graphics and posts for various platforms.
• Engage with the community online and track performance.

Skills

Social media engagement

Content creation

Graphic design

Storytelling

Job description

Location: South Africa (Remote, with occasional event attendance)

Hours: Part-time Volunteer | Flexible (Approx. 4–6 hours/week)

Organisation: Aetherbloom Foundation (hosted via aetherbloom.co.uk)

About the Opportunity

Aetherbloom is committed to empowering women across South Africa through skills development, employment-readiness training, and opportunities for economic independence.

We’re looking for a passionate Social Media & Content Volunteer to help us amplify the impact of our work, from training to transformation, and raise awareness about the opportunities Aetherbloom creates for women every day. This role is ideal for a creative, community-minded individual who wants to use their voice and digital skills to drive change.

What You’ll Do

Content Strategy & Planning

• Collaborate with the team to shape monthly content calendars for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Align social media content with our training schedules, campaigns, and events.
• Help shape a digital presence that is powerful, inclusive, and inspiring.

Content Creation & Event Capture

• Create graphics (using Canva), reels, and posts that reflect the work we do and the communities we serve.
• Attend occasional local events to take photos, capture behind-the-scenes footage, and gather real stories.
• Promote our partners, supporters, and collaborators to build awareness and credibility.

Publishing & Community Engagement

• Schedule posts using Meta Suite or similar tools.
• Respond to comments and DMs, helping us maintain a warm and professional tone online.
• Share live updates during key events or campaigns.

Insights & Improvement

• Track post performance (reach, engagement, growth).
• Provide insights that help us refine our content and deepen our reach.

You’ll Thrive In This Role If You...

• Are passionate about women’s empowerment, equity, and grassroots change.
• Enjoy social media and storytelling.
• Know how to use Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to drive engagement.
• Can create simple designs in Canva and write thoughtful, clear captions.
• (Bonus) Are comfortable attending events and capturing content in real-time.
• (Bonus) Have an interest in non-profit marketing, impact reporting, or digital campaigning.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Make a real difference in helping women across South Africa gain access to life-changing opportunities.
• Grow your skills in digital communications and non-profit storytelling.
• Collaborate with a kind, values-driven team.
• Build your portfolio with high-impact, meaningful content.
• Receive a reference or LinkedIn endorsement from the Foundation team after 3+ months of contribution.

We Strongly Encourage...

Applications from women, non-binary individuals, and people from diverse backgrounds, especially those who reflect the communities we work with.

Note: This is a voluntary role for the Aetherbloom Foundation. You’ll be listed as a volunteer team member and supported through the broader Aetherbloom platform.