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Reference: 74062

Date Added: 9 January 2020
Closing Date: 27 January 2020

Job Title: Communications Volunteer

Working For: African Child Trust (ACT)

Location: London

Charity Number: 1158266

Salary: Travel and lunch expenses will be covered in line with our expenses policy

Length of Contract:

Job Details

African Child Trust (ACT) is a small UK registered Christian charity established with a mission to relieve and alleviate poverty of widows, orphans and other vulnerable children in Africa. At ACT we are passionate about changing lives and giving opportunities to less privilege children and needy widows to achieve their potential in life. ACT is currently working in 8 countries of Africa. We are based in Croydon close to the main stations (5 minutes from West Croydon and 10 minutes from East Croydon). We are looking for an outgoing and self-motivated individual to join our team. The role is ideal for a Graduate wanting to gain experience in international development and the charity sector. Ideally should possess excellent writing and communication skills and good understanding of social media practices and strategies. You should also be able to carry out some basic research.

Duties for this Voluntary role would be:

Researching/contributing ideas for blogs and writing if this is a passion
Updating our social media and researching ideas for articles

This position will be based at our Croydon offices

Please note this position is voluntary and therefore hours/days are flexible

W4MP Note:
The role being advertised is a voluntary one. As such, there are no set hours and responsibilities and you should be free to come and go as you wish. If the post demands set hours and/or has a specific job description you may be deemed to be a ‘worker’ and be covered by National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage legislation. See http://www.w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/
advertising-jobs-with-w4mp/volunteers/what-is-the-national-minimum-wage/
for more information about National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage.

Closing Date: 27 January 2020

Interview/Start Dates

Shortlisted candidates will be informed on or by Friday 31st January 2020 and a visit to the office to meet the team will be arranged.

Application Details

To apply, please send a current CV and covering letter detailing the experience and skills you could bring to the position to Diana Walters diana@africanchildtrust.org.uk 

Please note that regrettably we may not be able to respond to every unsuccessful application.

Website: http://www.africanchildtrust.org.uk/

Additional Notes