Social Media & Digital Communications Assistant

Organisation: Kiwanis United Kingdom (Kiwanis UK)

Location: Remote (United Kingdom)

Commitment: Approximately 3–5 hours per week (flexible)

Duration: 1 October 2026 – 30 September 2027

Compensation: Voluntary (Unpaid)

Make a difference while building your professional portfolio.

Kiwanis UK is seeking two enthusiastic volunteer Social Media & Digital Communications Assistants to join our national communications team for the 2026–2027 administrative year.

This is an excellent opportunity for university or college students studying:

• Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Media & Communications
• Public Relations
• Journalism
• Graphic Design
• Business
• Event Management

or anyone looking to gain practical experience managing social media for a national charity and volunteer organisation.

What you’ll do

Working alongside the National Communications Team, you’ll help:

• Create engaging content for Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Design simple graphics using Canva
• Schedule social media posts
• Promote community service projects and national events
• Assist with photography and short-form video content (where available)
• Monitor engagement and suggest new content ideas
• Help tell the stories of Kiwanis volunteers making a difference across the UK

What you’ll gain

This role offers valuable real-world experience that employers look for.

Volunteers will receive:

• Practical experience managing social media for a national organisation
• Mentoring from experienced communications professionals
• Opportunities to develop marketing and digital communication skills
• References upon successful completion of the volunteer term
• A LinkedIn recommendation (where appropriate)
• The opportunity to build a portfolio of published work
• Experience working with a recognised international volunteer organisation

We’re looking for people who are:

• Creative and enthusiastic
• Reliable and organised
• Comfortable using social media platforms
• Familiar with Canva or willing to learn
• Interested in community service and making a positive impact

No previous professional experience is required—we value enthusiasm, creativity and a willingness to learn.

About Kiwanis

Kiwanis is a global volunteer organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children and communities. Every day, Kiwanis volunteers make a positive difference through service projects, fundraising and community partnerships.

Interested?

Send a brief introduction together with your CV (if available) and tell us why you’d like to join the team.

We look forward to hearing from you and helping you develop skills that will benefit your future career while making a real impact in communities across the UK.

Email us at communications@kiwanis.uk if you are interested in this role