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RSPB NI: Local Group Publicity (Lisburn)
RSPB Northern Ireland
Our RSPB Local Groups are made up of volunteers from local communities who are passionate about saving nature. Local Group volunteers run a range of activities from outdoor walks and indoor talks to fun fundraising events, alongside campaigning to help inspire, educate and mobilise more people to connect to and save nature in the UK. There are over 160 groups operating across the UK with a variety of skills and expertise, so we are always looking for someone new to join our mission!
The RSPB is the UK's largest nature conservation charity! Join our fantastic volunteers who are helping to inspire everyone to give nature a home and secure a healthy environment for wildlife. We will help you gain skills and give you an invaluable insight into our essential work.
What you will be doing:
* Planning, developing and sharing articles, news and stories from the group's activities and the RSPB.
* Drafting press releases in a casual and inspiring language, for local newspapers and other PR channels.
* Obtaining the correct permissions to share stories, names and photography.
* Communicate regularly with other members of the group, such as the Newsletter Editor, regarding timelines and upcoming updates and activities worth including.
The skills you need:
* Experience using social media or a willingness to learn more about the platforms we utilise.
* Excellent communication skills, with an ability to adapt writing style.
* Ability to use tact and diplomacy, and accuracy with attention to detail, when sharing stories and news.
* A familiarity with your local green spaces/nature reserve and local community.
* Beneficial:
* Experience of running your own social media page.
* Experience of creating your own content.
What's in it for you:
* If you're the kind of person who would like to volunteer but is unable to commit regularly, then this could be perfect for you! This suits a candidate who is looking to volunteer from home and have flexibility in your time commitment.
* This is also a fantastic opportunity to get involved in the Local Group's work and be at the forefront of creative and innovative solutions to help Save Nature in your community. You'll meet people and improve your creative writing skills from the comfort of your own home. You’ll experiment with ideas to see what works and what doesn't - truly giving your creativity a chance to flow.
* If you’re volunteering to learn new skills and gain knowledge about wildlife conservation work, you’ll find that our team will be more than happy to help you on that journey.
* This is an opportunity to try new things and use your skills to make a valuable contribution to the work of your RSPB Local Group. We are also a friendly and supportive team, so you will get the chance to build new relationships and meet new faces.
* Perhaps the most rewarding aspect of being part of a Local Group is knowing that you're really making a difference in inspiring others to help save nature.
Suitable for under 18's. You would be able to claim out-of-pocket expenses from the group charity bank account. You would have full support from a dedicated and experienced committee of volunteers, as well as support from RSPB staff in the Country and the Volunteering Development Department at HQ. We’re now the largest nature conservation charity in the country, consistently delivering successful conservation, forging powerful new partnerships with other organisations and inspiring others to stand up and give nature the home it deserves. We rely on the support and generosity of our volunteers to make a difference. Our work stretches far beyond the UK. Wherever wildlife is in threat, we'll work with partners across the globe to help save it and give it a home.
Tasks and responsibilities:
* Drafting press releases
* Planning, sharing news stories on the group's activities
* Working with the group's newsletter editor.
Location: Lisburn, UK
Flexible - hours are based on your availability and other factors.
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