Volunteering Opportunity: Social Media & Fundraising Assistant with Mama Cacao Collective CIC

Looking for a proactive, organised communicator with strong social media skills, a flair for writing, creative content and an interest in ethical consumerism - particularly chocolate, sustainability and environmental issues, environmental education or women’s empowerment. There will be some creative freedom and you get to help shape a nonprofit in its infancy.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Hertsmere

Start Date: 17/08/2025
End Date: 16/08/2026

Location: Online

Time of day: To Be Discussed

Practical Considerations: Benefits for the Volunteer:

• Gain experience in social media marketing, fundraising, and community outreach.
• Gain an understanding of cacao and real, ethical chocolate
• Help shape and establish the Mama Cacao Collective brand in its early stages.
• Contribute to an impactful cause empowering women and promoting ethical cacao.
• Flexible working hours and creative freedom in content ideas.

Requirements (additional): No

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students, People with restricted mobility

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Education & Training (adults), Education & Training (young people), Environment & Sustainability, Health and Wellbeing, IT, Technology & Digital Inclusion, Marketing & Communication, Women’s issues

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

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Full Description:
Social Media & Fundraising Assistant

Organisation:

Mama Cacao Collective, Mama Cacao Ltd – Empowering Marginalised Women Cacao Farmers, Increasing Visibility of Female Farmers & Fostering Ethical Consumption

Purpose of Role:

To provide essential support in managing communications, promoting the mission of the CIC and my work and products through social media, and assisting with fundraising efforts, allowing the Founder to focus on programme creation, delivery, training and making chocolate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Social Media Management

• Create, schedule, and post engaging content across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

• Respond to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner.

• Monitor engagement and suggest content improvements.

• Email & Communication Support

• Manage the organisation’s inbox, replying to general enquiries and flagging urgent matters.

• Draft and send fundraising letters to potential donors and supporters.

• Fundraising & Outreach

• Research and identify potential funding opportunities, sponsors, and partners.

• Support in compiling fundraising proposals.

• Event & Workshop Support

• Research and compile a list of schools, venues, and collaborators for workshops, lectures and talks

• Assist in outreach to confirm bookings or partnerships.


Skills & Attributes Required:

• Strong written communication skills.

Familiarity with social media platforms, specifically Instagram but also Facebook and LinkedIn.

• Good organisational and research skills.

• Interest in ethical consumerism, sustainability and environmental issues, environmental education or women’s empowerment.

• Ability to work independently and proactively.


Time Commitment:

Flexible – approx. 8-12 hours per week.

Location: Remote, with occasional in-person meetings if local.