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Volunteer Communications Assistant

Poplar HARCA is a Housing and Regeneration Community Association in East London that provides homes and support to residents. Our goal is to create a thriving environment for people, communities, and businesses. Alongside housing endeavours, we work alongside like-minded collaborators, residents and community stakeholders to offer health and wellbeing activities across our community buildings.

As a volunteer communication assistant, you will be working on a wide range of projects focused on raising the profile of Poplar HARCA community activities using various communication methods.

Date: Monday – Thursday (Flexible)

Time: Between 10am – 4pm

Hours: One / two days per week

Location: Poplar HARCA 155 East India Dock Road, London E14 6DA

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Volunteer application
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Are you a Poplar HARCA Resident? *
Are you aged 18 or over?
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Do you have a disability or long term health condition?
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Social value

In general, how would you say your health is?
I feel like I belong to this neighbourhood

If you're under the age of 18 we require permission from your parent or guardian prior to you volunteering. Please provide their details below.
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References

Please provide contact details of two referees who are both willing to provide a character reference. This will involve answering questions on a range of topics from your strengths to areas for development and your time management. Unfortunately we cannot accept references from family or friends. If possible, at least one referee should know you from work, education or volunteering. There are lots of people suitable to provide references, if you are struggling to think of anyone suitable please get in touch and we can discuss your options.

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Reference 2

Communication consent

Would you like to receive regular updates about upcoming volunteering events?
If yes, please select (tick all that apply)
If you're currently unemployed, would you like to receive support from our Employment & Training team? *
Data Protection *
When you use forms to get in touch with us, we collect personal information for the purposes of dealing with your enquiry. Our website is developed by Tessellate Design Studio Ltd and they are our data processor. Tessellate Design Studio will only process personal information in line with our instructions. Read their full privacy notice. The information submitted to us may also be stored longer on Poplar HARCA databases for the continuation of services to you. We will not share your information with any third party company unless we have sought your consent or to carry out a legal obligation to you, such as fix a repair. Read our full privacy notice.

Useful Contacts

Sadia Yasmin
Volunteering & Partnerships Officer
0777 941 6360
Sadia.Yasmin@poplarharca.co.uk

Details Benefits Requirements

Description of tasks:

Responsibilities include:

  • Drafting engaging content for social media
  • Copywriting
  • Supporting the production of internal and external newsletters
  • Creating promotional graphics using design tools in line with Poplar HARCA brand guidelines
  • Monitor communication output
  • Taking photos and videos to use for marketing purposes
  • Assist in the production of materials for digital and print distribution
  • Support Communication and Digital Services Officer with ad-hoc communication task
  • Excellent written communication skills essential
  • Can-do attitude and a problem-solving ability
  • Creative thinker and inquisitive
  • Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and able to change priorities quickly
  • Willingness to get out and connect with people to build effective relationships
  • Strong IT proficiency essential

All volunteers are required to complete an application form, attend an informal interview and give two referee’s details. You may also be required to undertake a criminal record check which we will pay for. If successful your volunteer role will begin with a 1 month trial period.

Opportunities & Benefits:

  • You will have a full induction followed by ongoing support
  • You will have a named HARCA contact
  • Work experience in a head office environment working on tangible communication outcomes to include in candidate’s CV
  • Out of pockets expenses (travel and lunch) reimbursed.
  • We will provide you with an honest reference regardless of how long you are with us
  • We are committed to provide a safe and supportive environment.

Volunteer application
Name
<b>Name<b>
First
Last
Are you a Poplar HARCA Resident? *
Are you aged 18 or over?
How do you identify your gender? (tick all that apply)

Equalities monitoring

What's your ethnicity?
Do you have a disability or long term health condition?
If yes, please select (tick all that apply)

Social value

In general, how would you say your health is?
I feel like I belong to this neighbourhood

If you're under the age of 18 we require permission from your parent or guardian prior to you volunteering. Please provide their details below.
Parent/Guardian name
<b>Parent/Guardian name</b>
First
Last

More about you

Who should we contact in an emergency?

Emergency contact name
<b>Emergency contact name</b>
First
Last

References

Please provide contact details of two referees who are both willing to provide a character reference. This will involve answering questions on a range of topics from your strengths to areas for development and your time management. Unfortunately we cannot accept references from family or friends. If possible, at least one referee should know you from work, education or volunteering. There are lots of people suitable to provide references, if you are struggling to think of anyone suitable please get in touch and we can discuss your options.

Reference 1

Reference 2

Communication consent

Would you like to receive regular updates about upcoming volunteering events?
If yes, please select (tick all that apply)
If you're currently unemployed, would you like to receive support from our Employment & Training team? *
Data Protection *
When you use forms to get in touch with us, we collect personal information for the purposes of dealing with your enquiry. Our website is developed by Tessellate Design Studio Ltd and they are our data processor. Tessellate Design Studio will only process personal information in line with our instructions. Read their full privacy notice. The information submitted to us may also be stored longer on Poplar HARCA databases for the continuation of services to you. We will not share your information with any third party company unless we have sought your consent or to carry out a legal obligation to you, such as fix a repair. Read our full privacy notice.

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