Richmond Citizens Advice Bureau

Volunteer Opportunity - Social Policy Campaigner

Richmond Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for a new volunteer in its Research & Campaigns Team, based in Twickenham.

The Richmond Citizens Advice Bureau provides free confidentialand impartial advice to those who live, work or study in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

The Research & Campaigns Team uses clients’ experiences and stories in order to identify areas that call for changes in policy or delivery as well as carrying out research to investigate emerging problems.

What the Social Policy Campaigner will do:

  • Work with the existing team (four volunteers) to summarise evidence of areas where policy or delivery change is needed
  • Take part in projects to examine issues in greater depth or report on topics that require urgent attention

And, if possessed of appropriate skills and experience:

  • Reach out to local organisations and media channels to deliver our key messages and effectively present our recommendations for change
  • Leverage social media to disperse our messages more forcefully

Qualifications/experience:

Essential:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • A keen sense of social justice and a determination to promote positive change
  • Good computer literacy

Desirable:

  • Skills and experience in networking and working with various media channels

What’s in it for you:

  • It’s an opportunity to learn new skills and develop existing ones
  • You will be welcomed as part of a friendly and committed team and meet a wide range of people in a supportive environment
  • A range of wider training is available

Role details:

  • A regular commitment of at least one full day per week on a Tuesday, but preferably two days, with some flexibility for the choice of the second day
  • The role will be based in the Twickenham RCABS office on a Tuesday, but with some scope to work from home on a second day

You will have the chance to make a real difference in your community, improve people’s lives and contribute to the development of nation and local policies and services.

If you would like to find out more about this exciting role, please contact Mark Weston at

Organisation details:

Richmond Citizens Advice Bureau

5th Floor, Regal House

70 London Road

Twickenham, TW1 3QS

Phone: 020 8724 3929

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