We are currently looking for volunteers in the below roles:
Internal Content Creator
Do you enjoy writing, shaping ideas, and keeping people connected?
We are looking for a volunteer Internal Content Creator to help write articles and coordinate content for our internal newsletter and members-only Facebook channel. You’ll play a key role in keeping members informed, engaged and connected, working closely with the Internal Communications team in a supportive, collaborative environment.
This role is ideal if you enjoy storytelling, organising content, and contributing to a professional community.
If you feel you could contribute in a volunteer role for APDO or would like any further details on any of the above role please contact Marie Bateson [email protected]
External Comms Copywriter (Social Media)
Overview of role: The External Communications Copywriter (Social Media) will produce engaging, informative and inspiring copy to communicate with our members, primarily through our social media channels, but at times across our other channels (email, website).
The focus will be on writing copy that aligns with our messaging, encourages community engagement, and promotes the value of the professional organising industry. While you’ll be responsible for the writing, the creation of artwork and scheduling of social media posts will be managed by other team members.
Key involvement:
- Create engaging social media copy: write concise, engaging, and relevant copy for posts across various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), following a brief (which is given via Trello). This includes a range of posts, from promotional posts, event updates, success stories, tips, and APDO member spotlights.
- You’ll ensure all copy reflects APDO’s friendly, supportive, and professional brand voice, resonating with our target audience - those interested in decluttering, organisation, and productivity.
- The role focuses on social media support, but from time to time you may be asked to support other special projects or write copy for our other channels. A willingness to be flexible is needed.
Role benefits:
- The opportunity to shape the public profile of a growing professional industry.
- The ability to expand your professional network - volunteers are featured on the website team pages and will increase their visibility within the membership and the industry.
- There are several volunteer reward & recognition treats throughout the year.
- Gaining confidence and building your network.
- After 6 months in position a 10% conference discount
- Discount on training courses 10%
Social Media Support
APDO has a thriving social media presence which the external communications team continues to grow. To support our ongoing strategy of engagement, outreach and growth, we require the Social Media Support volunteer to share (with other Social Media Support volunteers) the task of checking our Instagram and Facebook accounts for any interactions, questions, direct messages and posts that need action, as well as extending our reach by finding and engaging with other, relevant accounts.
Overview of role:
On a rota basis, the Social Media Support volunteer is required to:
- Check our public Facebook, Instagram and Linked In pages and respond to any interactions, comments, and messages in a proactive and appropriate manner.
- Repost content (which has been created by other members of the communications team) on APDO IG and FB stories.
- Proactively research and seek out relevant accounts that are beneficial for APDO to engage with, and to engage with those accounts.
Training and ongoing guidance and support will be given.
Role benefits:
- Volunteers are featured on the website team pages, increasing visibility within the membership and the wider industry
- Opportunity to build confidence in writing, content coordination and internal communications
- Strengthen your professional network and connections within APDO
- Be part of a collaborative, supportive volunteer team
- Volunteer reward and recognition treats throughout the year
- After 6 months in position: 10% conference discount
- 10% discount on training courses