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Dorset Mind is a pioneering local charity that educates, challenges mental health stigma and inequality and promotes recovery by empowering...

Digital & Communications Volunteer – Social Media & Content

08 Jan 2026 - 08 Jan 2027

The Digital & Communications Volunteer will support Dorset Mind’s digital and communications activities, helping to raise awareness, engage communities, and support fundraising efforts. The role focuses on social media management, content creation, and digital storytelling, ensuring Dorset Mind’s messaging is creative, consistent, and inclusive. You will work closely with the Income Generation team, Marketing Volunteers, and staff to maximise the impact of campaigns, events, and fundraising activity across digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

Digital & Content Creation

  • Create high-quality, engaging content for Dorset Mind’s social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Facebook, TikTok).
  • Assist with planning, scheduling, and posting social media content using tools such as Hootsuite or Canva.
  • Contribute to website content updates and support SEO-friendly copywriting.
  • Use analytics to track engagement and suggest improvements to campaigns.
  • Support PR & Marketing volunteers in producing content for campaigns, events, and fundraising initiatives.

 

Marketing & Communications

  • Plan, pitch, and execute creative content ideas that reflect Dorset Mind’s mission and values.
  • Produce multimedia content including graphics, videos, photos, and storytelling posts.
  • Proofread and edit content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with charity objectives.
  • Ensure brand guidelines and accessibility standards are maintained across all materials.
  • Collaborate with the team to promote Dorset Mind campaigns and fundraising opportunities online.

Collaboration & Support

  • Work closely with staff and volunteers to coordinate content creation across campaigns.
  • Contribute to team meetings, sharing ideas and insights on social media trends and best practice.
  • Support internal communications, including newsletters and updates to staff and volunteers.

Benefits to self

CV & Employability Boost Networking Recognition Wellbeing & Fun Social impact

Benefits to others

By getting involved, you help to support the local community in promoting postive mental health across Dorset

Location

Remote & Dorset Mind Office

Training available

Training including a Dorset Mind Induction, Mental Health Awareness, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity

Hours per week

Up to 15
  • Activity AreaEvents and Festivals, Fundraising, Health and Social Care, Mental Health, People, Wellbeing, Local Community, Office Admin
  • Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Organisation, Communication, Event Planning, Networking, Problem Solving, Self Management, Teamwork
  • FacultyHealth, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
  • Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being

Employability skills

  • Timekeeping 0
  • Leadership 0
  • Relationship Building 0
  • Administration/Office Skills 0
  • Communication 0
  • Teamwork 0
  • Community Action 0
  • Digital Skills 0
  • Interpersonal 0