SOCIAL media savvy volunteers are sought by a leading children’s charity to take on roles from the comfort of their own homes.

NSPCC has launched the new initiative designed to offer people with a passion for helping children a chance to get involved in their vital work.

The Social Media Champions would help to spread information about support and stories of the NSPCC’s vital work from their own social media accounts.

It is a chance to play a part in the work being done to protect the children in their communities.

Community Fundraising Manager Sandra Jones said: “We know there are lots of people who really want to get involved with our work and make a real impact on the lives of children across the country, but with all the challenges of the last year it’s been difficult for some to commit to long hours, and meetings and events have had to be cancelled or go online.

“We’ve made the roles of volunteer social media champions to give people the opportunity to get involved with the work we do through sharing information with their friends, families and communities online.”

Social media champion Julia Charnley said: “I was one of the first social media champions in Cumbria, and I’ve been doing it for about six months now. It’s great because, whereas before I was volunteering at events and by fundraising in person, I’ve not been able to do that over the last year and this has really helped me stay connected.”

“Also I have young children and a new baby, so the flexibility really helps as it can be hard to commit to a lot right now. And there’s no pressure at all. We get the emails through about what’s coming up over the next month, and have the monthly Zoom meetings that we can attend if we want to, but it’s very much something you work around your life.”

To get involved in the role, contact: sandra.jones2@nspcc.org.uk