Organisation Details
Organisation Name:
Platform 51Organisation Type:
Social ActionOrganisation Type:
FundraisingOrganisation Website:
www.platform51.orgOrganisation Mission:
Platform 51 supports girls and women as they take control of their lives. Why Platform 51? Because 51% of people are female, and girls and women use us as a platform to have their say. Girls and women are at the heart of all we do. Our activities, services and campaigns are about things they need and want. We give them a platform to have their say and challenge discrimination.
Opportunity Details
Location:
Oxford, UKType of Opportunity:
Fundraising/SkilledType of Opportunity:
MediaType of Opportunity:
Office WorkActivities and Responsibilities:
Platform 51 is looking for committed volunteer to help plan, develop and implement our online and offline fundraising and marketing strategy. Key responsibilities: • Research and develop ways of increasing online visitors, attract new supporters and increase online income for Platform 51. • Develop Platform 51’s online marketing campaigns using Google AdWords. • Help produce reports for Platform 51 online activity using Google Analytics. • Contribute to writing and updating online content for Platform 51’s website. • Find new ways of communicating Platform 51’s story online. • Create and update Platform 51’s profile on social media networks.
Benefits to Participants:
Volunteering at Platform 51 means you are working with people who are passionate about achieving our objectives: helping women overcome the prejudice and discrimination they face and take charge of their own lives. It’s also a great way develop your career, learn new skills to add to your CV and get valuable experience of working in the charity sector to help you move into paid employment. We offer an encouraging and supportive environment and we highly value both the time and commitment volunteers have to offer. A volunteer in our fundraising team for over 10 years says; ‘I value the opportunity to contribute to something worthwhile and volunteering at Platform 51 has really helped me develop my skills and build my confidence. It’s great to feel part of the team’. The position is unpaid, but we can cover travel expenses.
Required Skills and Training:
Essential:
• Understanding and enthusiasm for using digital technologies and social networking (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, My Space, You Tube) for fundraising and marketing purposes.
• Passion and enthusiasm for volunteering for a charity.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to research and produce engaging online content.
• Well-organised and can manage own workload.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to contributing to Platform 51's vision, aims and objectives.
Desirable:
• Current student (undergraduate or postgraduate) or recent graduate.
• Knowledge and experience of online marketing techniques (e.g. SEO, PPC).
• Previous experience of volunteering or working for a charity.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), databases and the Internet.
Additional Information:
Location: The position is based in the fundraising team in our central Oxford head office. There is also the opportunity to work from home.
Time-frame: The volunteer opportunity is for a minimum of 1 day a week, and we ask that you commit to a minimum of 3 months.
Contact Info
Contact Person:
Kate BaileyContact Email:
kate.bailey@platform51.orgContact Phone:
01865 304235
