Social Media Assistant

Social Media Assistant

Volunteer Role

Approx One Hour Per Day

(Remote Working)

We seek a part-time volunteer Social Media Assistant to support our vibrant and compassionate founder, Lady Sara Bathurst. Your voice will be her voice.

Our Charity, the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals launched in February 2022 and gained charitable status in November.

Our charitable objective is “For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of retired service animals, in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, poor circumstances or welfare by providing financial assistance to their owners."

This opportunity is ideal for someone who wishes to express their philanthropic calling, while contributing to creating and sharing content that engages and compels.

This is a great opportunity to develop desirable skills and experience of working in a dynamic and purpose-driven leader and organisation.

General responsibilities:

Provide support to Lady Bathurst in monitoring, creating, and generating content on behalf of the NFRSA that increases awareness and support.

Responsibilities specific to the role:

Brainstorm campaigns to create compelling social media posts. (This includes increasing awareness, writing compelling content for fundraising platforms, increasing footfall to website and online shop)

Creating content that attracts the attention of the target audience.

Monitor and respond to comments and direct messages in a professional way (agreeing voice and pitch that portrays compassion and empathy).

Scheduling social media posts as per the plan.

Replying to and thanking those who donate between £100 - £1,000 in a timely manner (on behalf of Lady Bathurst)

Researching new social media concepts and ideas that increase target audience viewing.

Discuss and propose strategies to increase followership and engagement that increases donations and sponsorships.

Preferred Skills and Experiences in this area.

A genuine interest in the cause supported by the NFRSA.

Experience of providing support to social media activities

Kind, friendly and articulate interpersonal skills – ability to deal sensitively with people.

Training will be given and this position reports into The Countess Bathurst.