Volunteer Social Media Volunteer sought for Charity's Innovative 'Meatballs4MD' Fundraising Initiative

What will you be doing?

You're a savvy social media operator! You love food (not essential)! You’re a content creator! You want to make a difference! This fun foodie fundraiser needs skills, passion and time! Funds raised will help realise many more life-changing Muscle Dream experiences in the UK for vulnerable children living with Muscular Dystrophy (MD). Give it up for Meatballs4MD. You are a self-starter, a strong communicator, with social media experience. If you love meatballs or not, this is a playful initiative that's caught the attention of many top chefs! It's a fundraiser with a simple goal ~ to encouraging for example foodie social influencers to get behind it and help make more Muscle Dreams a reality! This is a short-term (4 months) project. With support from MHF's CEO, you will have full autonomy across our social channels to help make this a success in 2025. You'll have bags of energy, initiative & great comms skills. Assets are in place incl fundraising micro-site meatballs4md.org Help us exploit social media via posts that cut through, driving up engagement & amplifying 'social noise'. You'll ll start this voluntary opportunity in July/Aug 2025 - you'll also work with 1-2 volunteers, with copy-writing & creative graphic skills, ensuring messaging is aligned & and impactful. We believe this role will lend itself brilliantly to someone who may not only be a bit of a foodie but who can also see the opportunity and CAN MAKE THINGS HAPPEN - we've no doubt that it will be a fun short-term project, with tons and tons and tons of flexibility. We'll support the volunteer as much as we possibly can to ensure that this fundraiser is a tasty success! Got a creative flair? Got great digital skills? Know how to leverage Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn? If so, we so want to hear from you. Do you watch those fun foodie TV shows? Maybe you know some chefs or restaurant chains or a pub or hotel group? Maybe, just maybe, you know people that might be interested in partnering with us in support of this fundraiser? If so, let's talk!

What are we looking for?

Skills, experience and qualities needed

Excellent social media skills Strong verbal and written (content creation) communication skills Confidence to engage with social influencers Research ie. finding influencer-fits Ability to work independently and use own initiative Strong relationship building and excellent interpersonal skills Keen attention to detail and accuracy when writing posts Dynamic, positive, confident, friendly and enthusiastic attitude/manner Experience in social media execution and making things happen An interest in food (nice-to-have) and meatballs! ... not essential : ) Dedication, motivation and commitment in completing on the task Commitment to a 4-month short-term project (approx June/July - Sept/Oct 25)

Values and behaviours

A passionate, positive attitude that reflects the charity’s values A commitment to the goals of this fundraiser An understanding and appreciation of the impact that this fundraiser could have A commitment to and an understanding of equal opportunities & diversity Keen to make an impact

What difference will you make?

The charity has reached a really exciting point in its evolution ~ with your help, the awareness of this fundraiser will enable the charity reach new heights. Be part of the journey. Join us. Ultimately, you will be making a difference in helping us move closer to MHF's goal of delivering 657 Muscle Dreams for children and young people (8-28yrs) with Muscular Dystrophy, that’s one life-changing experience for every muscle in the human body. For our Muscle Dream beneficiaries, every moment is an opportunity to realise their potential. For their family and friends, each one opens up a support network of like-minded individuals. That’s the power of our promise. That’s the #powerof657. Post pandemic, we're looking to innovate and get creative in attracting and engaging new supporters. Our current mission is 657 focused. If our Meatballs for Muscular Dystrophy fundraiser can help support the ongoing mission, you'll be playing a key part in helping the charity make a big difference. Your efforts will we hope help us thrive at what is an exciting year ahead. A milestone year. Our 22nd Anniversary Year! This fundraiser needs drivers and so if you feel you have the time, skills, talents and passion to be part of an amazing team in helping us drive this forwards, then go ahead and apply. We're excited to hear from you. Muscletastic thanks!