Social Media Volunteer Halifax, NS

Volunteers play an integral role in delivering our promise of finding cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the lives of Canadians living with these chronic diseases. As a volunteer with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, the impact of your efforts will be felt by the millions of Canadians affected by Crohn's or colitis today and for years to come.

We are seeking individuals passionate about making a difference in their community to join a team of dedicated volunteers in the role of Social Media Volunteer.

This is a virtual volunteering opportunity.

All volunteer positions at Crohn’s and Colitis Canada require a conversation to discuss the role and your goals for volunteering.

Are you the right fit for the team?

As the Social Media Volunteer, you will run local social media channels in Halifax, NS to increase online engagement with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s constituents, including:

• Adhering to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada policies and procedures, including the Volunteer Code of Conduct
• Planning and executing the online content for regional Crohn’s and Colitis Canada social media pages
• Engaging with followers in a respectful and informative manner
• Responding to various social media inquiries effectively
• Growing the following and engagement on regional social media pages

Location: Remote

Time Commitment:

• 1-2 hours/week
• Be active on social media platforms at least 2-3 times/week, sharing at least two items per platform per week (there may be times of higher/lower activity- these will be communicated), plus on-call, reactive monitoring of content to escalate concerns 
• Daytime preferred due to meetings with staff partner
• 1-year commitment

What you bring:

• Experience with social media platforms, content development, and existing activity/accounts
• Strong English communication skills (verbal/written), French an asset  
• Proven experience in growing follower engagement on social media pages
• A professional demeanour and the ability to interact with diverse individuals online
• Willingness to use and adapt social media templates provided by Crohn's and Colitis Canada

What we offer:

• A community of support, a dedicated staff partner, a team of peers, and role-specific training
• An opportunity to use and grow professional skills, expand your network
• A hands-on chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis in your community

Getting started:
This role requires a conversation to discuss your goals for volunteering.

Sign up today! Complete the Volunteer Application Form!

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada commits to supporting you in your role and to providing an engaging volunteer experience. Your feedback is appreciated- volunteer@crohnsandcolitis.ca