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Would you like to support Dates-n-Mates, a friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities, to raise awareness of our wonderful campaign and share stories on our social media platforms? We are seeking a volunteer to: · Assist the Communications Group with gathering and creating content for a variety of social media platforms · Assist with producing and editing videos for TikTok · Work alongside the Communications Lead to develop and deliver a social media plan · Assist with scheduling social media content · Think of and share innovative ways to drive online engagement and increase awareness of the campaign. · Identify current and relevant social media trends and updates. Dates-n-Mates offer a variety of training and support to our volunteers. Any expenses will be covered.
Dates-n-Mates is Scotland’s dating and friendship organisation run by and for adults with a learning disability. Our work is underpinned by a human rights-based approach. We believe it is people’s right to live life free of discrimination and to develop friendships and relationships of their choosing, to love and be loved. Dates-n-Mates tackle social isolation and loneliness in the learning disability community.
We provide a variety of training opportunities to volunteers including an induction session. We have regular support and development meetings with volunteers. We also provide references for future employment or other volunteering opportunities. And it is a very rewarding role.
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We are looking for a volunteer with proven experience of creating unique and engaging content that successfully captures followers attention. Someone who is friendly and confident and has excellent people skills Volunteers must be over 18 years old.
Our recruitment process includes application form and informal meeting. We require 2 references.