Communications Officer
Help us tell our story and engage with our communities. As a Communications Officer, you'll support the charity by creating and sharing content across our social media platforms, website, and other communication channels. You'll help promote our events, celebrate volunteer achievements, raise awareness of CPR and defibrillators, and support fundraising campaigns. This role is ideal for someone with good communication skills, creativity, and a passion for making a positive impact through effective public engagement. No professional experience is required – just enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn.
About this Opportunity
Communications Officer – North West First Responder Group
North West First Responder Group (NWFRG) is a volunteer-led charity that supports Community First Responders, delivers free CPR and AED awareness sessions, and funds, installs, and maintains Public Access Defibrillators across communities in the North West.
We are looking for enthusiastic and creative Communications Officers to help promote the work of the charity and engage with the communities we serve. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in communications, marketing, social media, public relations, or community engagement.
As a Communications Officer, you will help ensure that our volunteers, supporters, partners, and local communities remain informed about the work we do and the impact we make.
What will you do?
Responsibilities may include:
- Creating and scheduling content for social media platforms.
- Assisting with the management of the charity's website and online presence.
- Promoting fundraising campaigns, community events, and awareness initiatives.
- Writing articles, news updates, volunteer stories, and impact reports.
- Designing or assisting with the creation of promotional materials.
- Supporting photography and content gathering at charity events.
- Helping to maintain a positive and professional public image for the charity.
- Working with other volunteers and charity leaders to communicate key messages and updates.
What skills are we looking for?
You do not need previous communications experience to apply. We are looking for volunteers who are:
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Good communicators with strong written English skills.
- Organised and reliable.
- Comfortable using social media platforms.
- Creative and willing to contribute new ideas.
- Passionate about supporting local communities and life-saving initiatives.
What will you gain?
- Valuable experience in communications, marketing, and public relations.
- Opportunities to develop new skills and build your portfolio.
- Experience working within a growing charity.
- Flexible volunteering that can often be completed remotely.
- The chance to make a genuine difference in your community.
- Recognition for your volunteering through recorded volunteer hours and community achievement awards.
Time Commitment
This is a flexible volunteer role that can fit around work, education, and family commitments. The amount of time you contribute is entirely up to you, although regular engagement is encouraged to help support the charity's ongoing activities.
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About the Organisation
North West First Responder Group
Working Together To Save Lives And Strengthen Communities.
North West First Responder Group is a volunteer-led independent charity that supports. communities in the North West. Some of our local volunteers are trained, equipped and mobilised by North West Ambulance Service to deliver life-saving care in their local communities. They respond to 999 emergencies, provide vital early treatment, prior to an ambulance arriving. As a charity we are committed to supporting communities through CPR & defibrillator awareness sessions, Community Public Access Defibrillator projects, and other health initiatives.
