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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Social Media Content Creator & Community Engagement Volunteer

Do you want to reshape the media landscape and ensure that migrant and racialised women's voices are heard and valued? Are you passionate about challenging dominant narratives and bringing fresh perspectives to the forefront?
If so, this opportunity is for you!

About Migrant Women Press
We are a migrant women-led independent media organisation connecting women from diverse backgrounds navigating life in a new place to amplify their voices through journalism.
We publish migrant women’s original reporting and opinions, focusing on their experiences and interests.
By placing the diverse voices of migrant women at the centre of our reporting and opinion pieces, we offer an intersectional perspective on migration discussions, confronting the misrepresentation of migrant communities and the systemic lack of diversity in the media landscape.

About The Role
We are looking for a dedicated and creative individual to support us in growing and engaging our audience across multiple platforms. You will help plan, create, schedule and publish daily content, as well as contribute to major upcoming campaigns.
This role is perfect for someone who is eager to gain hands-on experience in digital storytelling, audience engagement, and strategic communication within a mission-driven organisation. You will have the opportunity to shape online narratives, amplify underrepresented voices, and develop skills that are valuable in today’s digital media landscape.
This opportunity is fully remote.


Key Responsibilities:


Content Creation & Planning:


Develop and schedule engaging content for Instagram and LinkedIn, aligned with Migrant Women Press’s mission
Write compelling captions, design visuals (using tools like Canva), and help
create short-form videos.
Campaign Development
Assist in crafting social media campaigns for Migrant Women Press's upcoming projects.
Contribute ideas to help increase reach, visibility and engagement.


Community Engagement


Interact with our audience by responding to messages and stimulating discussions.
Help build relationships with like-minded organisations and individuals.


Analytics & Strategy


Track social media performance and suggest improvements based on audience insights.


Details:


Location: Remote
Compensation: Volunteer position
Duration: Minimum 4 months up to 6 months
Minimum 1 day per week
We’re flexible and can adapt this position depending on your availability


How to Apply


To apply, please send your CV along with a short cover letter—or get creative with your application!
Tell us why you're excited about this role and how you can contribute to Migrant Women Press.
If you have a portfolio, feel free to share relevant examples of your work—though this is entirely optional.
Send your application to editorial@migrantwomenpress.com with the subject line: “Social Media Content Creator & Community Engagement”.


We look forward to hearing from you!


*We are committed to prioritising migrant and racialised women in our hiring process to ensure our mission is fulfilled.
However, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who can demonstrate a strong commitment to intersectionality and inclusivity in their work.


If you are interested please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on 0141 226 3431.


Experience required

Passion for independent journalism, intersectionality, migrants' rights, women’s rights and storytelling
Fluency in English
Experience managing social media for an organisation, project, or brand.
An understanding of social media trends, engagement strategies, and audience growth techniques.
Proficiency in Canva or similar design tools for visual content creation.
Strong copy editing skills with an ability to craft engaging, impactful posts
Experience in creating short videos for social me

Travel expenses

We are committed to covering a portion of your expenses for this position, with details to be discussed and agreed upon in advance.

Dates

3 March - 20 August 2025

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability
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Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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