Disability Sheffield News and Marketing Volunteer

Disability Sheffield News and Marketing Volunteer

Aims of the Organisation/Service
Disability Sheffield aims to promote choice, control and independence for disabled
people in Sheffield. Our information service provides free, confidential information to
disabled people, their families and friends, personal assistants, carers, and any other
organisation or individual in Sheffield who needs information about disability-related
issues. The service is provided by staff and volunteers who have direct experience of
disability themselves and understand the barriers that disabled people can face in
accessing information.

Volunteer Role Description
We regularly post the latest local and national disability and equality news including
events on our website. We need a volunteer to help us with online communication
including social media - someone who is creative and interested in helping us to
research and write news articles. You will also want to learn how to post the news
and events onto our website and tweet about them. You may have some experience
of providing information services or marketing and you will enjoy researching
information on disability related topics. You will be a member of a small team of
volunteers supported by an Information Officer. Our organisation is very inclusive of
the views of our volunteers and you will help to develop the information service by
providing feedback and participating in decision making.

Your Skills and Experience for this Role
Good communication skills and written English
Good IT skills and use of internet
Knowledge and use of social media
Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner
Attention to detail and creative thinking
A desire to support the work of Disability Sheffield
Direct experience of disability is desirable but not essential

Benefits of Volunteering with Us
Putting your IT and social media skills to use in the voluntary sector
Gain knowledge of Disability Sheffield’s work and disability issues
Opportunity to become a member of Disability Sheffield and get involved in the wider
work of the organisation
Training and learning opportunities
Opportunity to work as part of a team
An inclusive and welcoming environment

We are located at : The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane Sheffield S1 4FW

Who to Contact for more Information about this role:
Val Bowen, Information Officer
Tel (0114) 273 6748 E Mail val.bowen@disabilitysheffield.org.uk
www.disabilitysheffield.org.uk