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Title

Publicity Officer

Organisation

Read Easy North Staffs

Distance from the search postcode

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Website

http://www.readeasy.org.uk This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Publicity Officer:

You will create and update social media content for our group.
You will write media releases for local newspapers and radio.
You will liaise with local media and undertake interviews yourself or arrange for another member of the team to do so.
You will attend team meetings, either in person or on line,and play an active role in decision making

Skills and experience desired:

You will need access to your own laptop/computer and internet.
Help is available to improve your skills with creating and posting on social media.
You will have good written and verbal communication skills.
You do not need experience in teaching adult literacy.

Benefits to the volunteer:

Training and mentoring available to help you in your role.
Support is available from other team members plus advisors from Read Easy UK.
You can be involved in national forums and events with other volunteers
You can claim essential travel and other expenses.

Activities

Administration,IT, Technology & Websites

Skills & Attributes

Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Creative & Design, Good IT Skills, Photography, Reading & Writing, Research

Skills Description

Good written and verbal communication skills. Confident with using social media. Access to a laptop or pc.

What is in it for you

Undertake your volunteering at times to suit yourself. Support from other team members and head office. Expenses payable.

Time Commitment

1-2 hours per week

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Sue Bell

Role Address

Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-On-Trent

Postcode (See Google maps below)

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

www.readeasy.org.uk

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

The majority of this role is home based. Occasional in person team meetings are held at a venue with lift access (usually in the meeting room at the New Vic Theatre). Most team meetings are via zoom. Read Easy has an equal opportunities policy.