Volunteer Photographer (Ad Hoc - Devon/Cornwall)

Do you have a knack for photography? How about putting those skills to good use?

As a charity, we want to be able to capture as much of our work on camera as possible. In this way we can share all the amazing things that go on more widely.

In this role you will travel to events, Mencap services and more around Devon and Cornwall to take photos. Your photos will then be shared by Mencap externally and internally to spread the word about our work and improve and update our photo bank.

We are looking for volunteers who are :

• Friendly and approachable
• Reliable and patient
• Confident when meeting new people
• Able to work as part of a team
• Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
• Able to take instructions
• Access to your own camera

As part of this role you will be need to be happy that the photos you take will be for Mencap. Without the appropriate consent these photos can not be for personal use (including being added to your portfolios). If you have any examples of your photos, a portfolio or social media page please share them with us!

You will need to have access to your own camera and ideally have some experience taking pictures to do this role.  

What You'll Learn:
You will get experience of photographing events and working in a professional setting within the external communications and marketing teams. You will also get to learn about learning disability and what we do at Mencap. In this role, you will also to have an understanding of photographic consent, so you will receive training about this before you begin your volunteering.

When do I need to be available?

We are looking for someone who is available ad hoc throughout the year (approximately 3-4 times a year and when you are able). You will be taking photos of various events, promotional or stock photos, and other pictures as and when is needed.

Does the above sound like something you could do?