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Hillingdon Foodbank - PR and Communications Volunteer

Details of the Charity:

Hillingdon Foodbank is a charity providing three days’ of nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to families going through difficult times and crises in the Borough of Hillingdon. The organisation is part of a nationwide network of food banks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.

Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:

In this role, you will be involved in helping to promote the work of the food bank and encourage donations through a wide range of communications channels. As a PR and Communications Volunteer, you will acquire skills such as becoming a better public speaker, research and analysis skills.

Typical duties include:

  • Planning and advertising for public events and recruitment of volunteers
  • Developing regular foodbank newsletters for circulation to supporters
  • Developing regular prayer bulletins for local churches
  • Preparing and sending press releases for significant Kingsborough events

Please note, the organisation would like you to commit to a minimum of 3 months. The role also requires a DBS check and a CV.

Additional Benefits:

  • Volunteering hours count towards the Brunel Volunteers Award and Brunel Plus.
  • Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript
  • Add work related experience to your CV and Strengthen your cover letter
  • Network with employers
  • Stand out in Job interviews

  • Interested? Apply below:
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  • Name
  • Have you come to study at Brunel from outside the UK
  • If you are an international student which visa do you hold?
  • Would you like to sign-up for a weekly volunteering Newsletter?