- Salary Unpaid role, expenses not paid
- Location Remote
- Job Type Voluntary
- Category Campaigns , IT , Digital , Content Writing / Copywriting , Global Health , SEO , Sexual Health , Social Media , User Experience / UI / UX , Web , Women's Rights
- Sectors Human Rights
- Job Reference :
Job Description
Volunteer opportunity to help keep White Ribbon Aliiance UK's websites relevant, engaging and user-friendly to support our mission to improve maternal and reproductive health.
Role Description
Role: Website Management Volunteer (Volunteer, unpaid)
Supported by: Movement Director and other roles
About White Ribbon Alliance UK: We prioritise the eradication of gender-based violence and the promotion of gender equity in sexual and reproductive health and rights, especially for marginalised and underrepresented communities. We enable access to unbiased and evidenced-based resources, education, and support for women, girls, and trans individuals. We influence healthcare professionals, hospital systems, policy makers, and the public to centre the human rights of women, girls and trans men, intersex, and non-binary people throughout the lifecycle of their sexual health needs.
Purpose of the Role: The Volunteer Website Manager will support White Ribbon Alliance UK's efforts to improve maternal and reproductive health by helping us on a two month project working to polish up our websites to keep them relevant, up to date and engaging for members of the public.
Our aspirations for activities the volunteer would perform:
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Review our websites and provide constructive feedback and pragmatic recommendations for improvement.
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Update and maintain our website, ensuring it’s visually appealing and aligns with our brand.
- Ensure that content on our websites meets with internal and external policies and guidelines.
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Work with our team to understand website needs and integrate feedback for improvements.
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Utilise SharePoint and Microsoft Teams for collaboration and document management.
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Handle ad hoc work required by the charity such as social media, copy writing, administrative tasks, etc.
NOTE: We are looking for volunteers who can reliably contribute 5 or more hours per week for an 8 week period to the charity.
Necessary skills and qualifications:
- Proven expertise in creating and maintaining websites.
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Interest in sexual and reproductive health (SRHR).
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Strong understanding of, and passion for, intersectional feminism.
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Effective communication and collaboration skills.
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with website building tools such as GoDaddy, Squarespace, and Wix.
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Proficiency in Canva, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms.
Desirable skills and qualifications:
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Photo and video editing skills.
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Social media content creation skills.
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A basic understanding of HTML.
Why volunteer with us?
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Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in the SRHR space.
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Development of new skills, including experience working in nationwide non-profit organization.
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Network with professionals and activists in the field.
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Personal and professional development opportunities.
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Flexible volunteering hours to suit your schedule.
Diversity and Inclusion: We highly value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals in underrepresented communities, such as Black, Asian, disabled, chronically ill, LGBTQ+, and retired individuals. .
APPLICANTS RESIDING INSIDE OF THE UK must already have the eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. The charity cannot sponsor any visas. We are particularly keen to have volunteers located in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland join the team; however, those residing in England are equally welcome.
APPLICANTS RESIDING OUTSIDE OF THE UK may volunteer if the laws in your resident country allow you to perform the activities mentioned in this role description and to volunteer outside of your resident country.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.