Marketing and Social Media Volunteer - Penzance Sea Cadet Unit

Do you have marketing and social media experience?

Would you like the opportunity to apply your passion for marketing, PR and Social Media in a meaningful volunteer role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people? 

The Sea Cadets is the UK’s leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people through nautical adventure and fun. Our volunteers work, both directly with young people and behind the scenes, to help make a positive difference to teenagers who are often struggling in today’s world and their communities.

Penzance Sea Cadets, is currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Marketing and Public Relations Co-ordinator to join its Unit Management Team (UMT). Penzance is a long-established Sea Cadet Unit that has provided life-changing opportunities for many young people. 

The Charity is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers that can support with the Marketing and Social Media of the Unit. There are free training courses available for you to develop new skills, boost your CV and support you in this role. These tasks can also be divided between volunteers, so why not come along with a friend and share the experience?

About the Volunteer Marketing and Social Media role:

The tasks of a Marketing and Social Media Co-ordinator include but are not restricted to the following:

• Raise awareness of the unit to the local community through marketing and press releases.
• Provide support and guidance to the unit on marketing and communications matters
• Develop links with local media and promote the use of social media to advertise the unit.
• Manage and update the Sea Cadet unit web pages, Twitter and Facebook accounts.
• Support the design and production of the unit’s newsletters and notice boards.
• Attend a regular UMT meeting - usually 1 hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening

About you:

Previous marketing or social media experience would help, although having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are the most important things! If you think the person specification below sounds like you, then please get in touch:

• You are reliable, honest and trustworthy
• You are a good communicator
• You enjoy working as part of a team
• You are honest and trustworthy

Ready to join?

If you think this volunteer role is for you then please do click apply and find out how you can start making a difference, or contact the unit directly for more details. If successful you will need to undergo a virtual interview, an online induction process and complete a DBS clearance.