What is involved in being a local media volunteer?
With full support from our press and PR team, we see your volunteer role as a mix (not necessarily all) of :
- Helping to promote, publicise and raise awareness of our local activities, including local angles on national initiatives and campaigns
- Writing clear and concise news releases for local and regional print, radio and TV
- Developing good contacts with local and regional media to ensure consistent and comprehensive coverage for our messages
- Setting up photo calls and, where appropriate, carrying out local and regional radio and TV interviews
What skills or qualifications do I need?
- An ability to communicate with and develop local media contacts
- An ability to write fluent and concise news releases
- An ability to create media worthy opportunities to promote local fundraising events and Woodland Trust campaigns and initiatives
- An ability to work alongside fundraisers, campaigners and other volunteers
- It is essential that all local media volunteers have access to a PC, the internet, a regularly checked email address and a telephone
- A background in local media, press or public relations is desirable
- An interest in the Trust and our work
Whereabouts and when?
How much time you can give to this volunteering role is variable depending on the degree of your involvement, the time of year and our activities.
We would ask that you are willing to travel within a reasonable distance of your home. We would suggest that you cover an agreed geographical area that you feel familiar with. Flexibility on this would be advantageous.
As a media volunteer what can I expect from the Trust?
You will be working as an integral part of the Trust, joining your local area team including woodland officers, other volunteers and local community groups.
You will be assigned a PR officer from the our central PR Team who will be your lead for all PR work. The scheme administrator will support your admin needs.
- You will have the opportunity to learn new skills, gain valuable work experience, meet new people and make new friends
- You will be invited to our volunteers’ meetings, an opportunity to meet other volunteers and supporters, and to learn more about our conservation work
- As a volunteer you will receive regular communications which will update you on our activities
This all sounds great what now?
Why not apply to become a local media volunteer.