Role Description
As a Communications Support Volunteer, you will assist our Communications Officer with:
- Updating and maintaining our website (WordPress).
- Creating and formatting resources.
- Assisting with social media content creation.
This role is ideal for students or recent graduates of communications, digital media, marketing, or a related field who are eager to develop their skills in a real-world setting. The length of commitment is negotiable as the role has the potential to be a short-term project or long-term position. All volunteers are provided with training in the practices and policies of QAI.
What you will gain:
- Practical experience in digital communications and content management.
- Practical experience in how to make accessible and inclusive content with universal design.
- The opportunity to contribute to a not-for-profit advocating for inclusion and human rights.
- A supportive environment to learn and grow.
Requirements of the role
- Strong commitment to human rights, social justice and diversity.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent written skills, including ability to convey information in simple, plain English.
- Some basic knowledge of design with Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud apps.
- Complete a Volunteer Details form and Volunteer Agreement prior to beginning your volunteering.
About us
We are an independent organisation that advocates for the protection and advancement of the needs, rights and lives of people with disability in Queensland. We are a registered Charity and community legal centre that works to uphold the principles of fundamental human rights, social justice and inclusion in community life. We provide advocacy to individuals through our three advocacy practices and this work informs our systemic advocacy that engages in campaigns and submissions directed at changing attitudes, law and policy.
To apply
We encourage people with disability and First Nations people to apply as the position would benefit from a person with lived experiences. Applicants are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments if required to assist with the application process. QAI is willing to customise the role to facilitate candidates with disability.
Please submit your resume with a brief message addressing why you believe you are a good fit for the role to qai@qai.org.au. Please address any questions to Shannon, Communications Officer on 07 3844 4200 or email qai@qai.org.au using the subject line: Communications Support Volunteer enquiry.