ME|FM Society of BC

<b>VOLUNTEER JOB POSTING</b> <b>Position: Marketing & Promotion</b>

<b>Organization Mission Statement </b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The ME|FM Society of BC is a charity, run by patients, carers and their families, formed to help and support patients with </span><a href="https://www.mefm.bc.ca/me-info"><b>Myalgic  Encephalomyelitis</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400">  (ME) and/or  </span><a href="https://www.mefm.bc.ca/fm-info"><b>Fibromyalgia</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400">  (FM). </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Our society works to help ME and FM patients in British Columbia improve their health and quality of life by providing information about these illnesses, and guidance on how to seek and obtain support, appropriate medical help and treatments. Please see our website for more about our goals and what we do (</span><a href="https://www.mefm.bc.ca/programs"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://www.mefm.bc.ca/programs</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">). </span>

<b>Position Description</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The ME|FM Society of BC is</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> seeking a volunteer to assist us with our social media presence and contributions to the online community. This role is ideal for someone looking to break into the Marketing and Social Media scene, have an impact in healthcare, and give back to a vulnerable population facing multiple barriers.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">We are looking for </span><span style="font-weight: 400">a creative and social media savvy individual to coordinate the Society’s online activities. Your aim will be to implement a cutting edge social media strategy that raises awareness of Society work, and coordinate the regular management and content creation for the Society’s social media platforms (predominantly Facebook and Website, but we are open to others).</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The ME|FM Marketing volunteer will:</span>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Provide information about services and supports for ME or FM patients on our online platforms</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Promote donation drives annually </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Provide basic education about the illness and resources for the online community</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Create & update a cutting edge social media strategy</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Implement bold, new ideas to raise awareness of the Society’s work</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Maintain a focus on innovative approaches in social media engagement.</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">This position is ongoing, with no set start or end date, and most of the work can be done remotely. We are looking for a team member who wants to stay and grow with us long term. </span>

<b>Preferred skills </b>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Have interest in or be willinging to learn website management </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Interest in social media content development </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Experience/interest with implementing social media strategies </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">An eagerness to work independently as well as in a team environment.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The ability to respond to communications in a timely manner</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Highly experienced in social media tools and implementation of social media strategies</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Some experience working in social media, communication and marketing related field</span></li>
</ul>
<b>Qualifications</b>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Be 16+ years of age </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Reliable access to a computer & internet </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Individual who enjoys being online & creating content</span></li>
</ul>
<b>Role suitable for</b>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Individuals who have ME or FM </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Individuals who are caregivers for those who have ME or FM</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Individuals who have an interest in working in communications </span></li>
</ul>
<b>Additional Information</b>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Must read training manual and be familiar with the website </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Must sign confidentiality agreement </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Must meet with Administrator (phone) before starting volunteer work </span></li>
</ul>
 

<b>Time Commitment </b>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">The position requires approximately 1-2 hours of work per week </span></li>
</ul>
<b>Benefits of volunteering include</b>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Making a difference in people’s lives</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Bringing about social and organizational change</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Developing content to raise awareness for ME|FM and the Society activities </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ongoing education and development</span></li>
</ul>
<b>Contact </b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Please send your Letter of interest to </span><span style="font-weight: 400">admin@mefm.bc.ca</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> letting us know why you are interested in this role and volunteering with the Society.</span>