The Victorian Animal Aid Trust

Position Title - Creative Social Media Volunteer

 

Are you passionate about social media and have a knack for creating engaging, platform-specific content? Do you love animals and want to help them find their forever homes? Then we need you!

 

Role Overview

 

We are seeking a Creative Volunteer to join our digital media team and help build Animal Aid’s brand across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and beyond. Your work will directly support our mission to find homes for more animals by creating compelling and engaging content tailored to each platform’s unique audience and style.

This role requires more than just snapping photos or filming videos – we need someone who can collect, create, edit, and produce content suitable for various social media platforms. You will work collaboratively with our Digital Media Coordinator to ensure the content matches our voice and mission.

About Animal Aid

Animal Aid is on a mission to give every pet a first rate second chance. We’ve been at the forefront of animal welfare for over 75 years, working to end animal homelessness and connect animals with loving homes.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Create and edit video and photo content tailored to TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and other social platforms.
• Understand and apply the nuances of each platform to maximise engagement (e.g., short-form videos for TikTok vs. carousel posts for Instagram).
• Stay up to date with trends on social media and adapt them to promote Animal Aid’s mission.
• Capture content on-site at our Coldstream shelter (patting kittens and playing with dogs included!).
• Edit and produce content remotely or in our Admin offices.
• Collaborate with the Digital Media Coordinator to ensure consistency with our brand voice and communication strategy.
• On site minimum 2 hours weekly, with opportunities for more hours if you love making content with us.

 

Skills & Experience Required

 

• Proficiency in video creation, editing, and content production.
• Deep understanding of TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and their differences in terms of trends, audiences, and formats.
• Creativity in adapting content to various audiences and platforms.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• Motivation, proactivity, and passion for social media and animals.
• Ability to work on-site at the shelter (between 10.30am – 3pm on Mondays or Wednesdays), with remote editing flexibility if desired.

 

What’s in it for you?

 

• Hone your digital and social media skills.
• Gain experience working with an awesome team and expand your portfolio.
• Contribute to something important – helping animals find their forever homes.
• Play with kittens and dogs while capturing great content.
• Enhance your resume with real-world social media experience.
• Get exposure to a broader media and fundraising team.

 

 

Join Us and Make a Difference!

 

By bringing your creativity and passion for social media, you can play a vital role in helping Animal Aid reach our mission of ending animal homelessness. Your energy and expertise will expand our reach across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, helping us tell the stories of the animals in our care and connecting them with their future families. Through engaging and platform-specific content, you’ll directly contribute to more adoptions and help raise awareness about the importance of animal welfare.

 

With your support, we can build a stronger community and create lasting change for animals in need.