Here at Youth4Youth, we have grown a strong, tight-knit community of individuals who are passionate about making a difference and improving the lives of young people across the UK. Our growing team of volunteers all contribute, significantly, to the impact that we have as a charity on our direct beneficiaries, regardless of the department that they work in of the level of time that they are able to commit. Our services primarily offer a peer-support network to young people right across the UK, allowing them to access a peer mentor who is of a similar age to them and somebody that they feel more comfortable speaking with.
If successful, you will be joining a growing team of diverse, but likeminded individuals, collaborating to increase the reach of the Charity and improve support provisions available to young people. All of our volunteers and employees are remote workers, but that doesn't stop us keeping in touch and maintaining a strong positive culture amongst our whole team.
About the role
We are looking for a proactive and well-organised PR & Influencer Manager to join our small, passionate volunteer team. Your impact will be huge: you will be responsible for getting Youth4Youth’s mission into the spotlight. By building relationships with the media and influential voices, you’ll help us reach the young people who need our support most.
Key Responsibilities
1. Media Relations: Build and maintain a targeted press list of relevant media outlets (youth-focused, health, and local news).
1. Influencer Outreach: Build and maintain a list of micro-influencers and youth advocates who align with our values.
1. Content & Opportunities: Draft compelling press releases and identify creative opportunities for us to collaborate with PR contacts and influencers.
What we’re looking for
* A passion for youth mental health and social impact.
* Strong writing skills and the ability to pitch a story with confidence.
* A "people person" who enjoys networking and building long-term relationships.
Why join us? You’ll gain hands-on experience in public relations and influencer marketing within the charity sector, while helping to scale a national movement. You will work directly with our leadership to shape how the world sees Youth4Youth.
Benefits of volunteering with Youth4Youth
We recognise that you will be joining us and giving your time as an 'in-kind' donation, but there must be benefits for you too. When joining our team, you will be open to the following benefits:
* Professional and personal development opportunities in a variety of skill areas through volunteering in real roles. This may be general development or tailored to your specific needs or ambitions
* Becoming a member of a strong network of likeminded individuals, spread across the UK, who you can connect with and collaborate with both within and outside of the Charity
* Access to bespoke discounts, specifically designed for non-profit workers and Youth4Youth volunteers
* Opportunities to truly shape the future of the Charity, having a direct influence over the impact that Youth4Youth has on its direct beneficiaries
The hiring process
Our hiring process typically has two stages
1. Video or Written Application (when applicable)
2. Interview with the Volunteering Coordinator for that role
Some roles will have extra stages but we’ll let you know as early as possible if so.
Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we’ll do our best to assist.