Volunteer Social Media Coordinator

About us

Rourou Kai Ora is a charity based out of Newlands college providing wholefood, plant-based meals for people living with health conditions and nutritional needs. We offer delicious, healthy, tailored meals made by teen chefs for those facing illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other nutritionally sensitive medical conditions.

At the heart of Rourou Kai Ora is a group of local rangatahi who volunteer alongside experienced adults to prepare meals for members of their community. We mentor teens to learn about cooking and eating healthy foods and about their power to make a difference. 

We have just turned one and have grown into a thriving community organisation, delivering more than 2,500 meals to local people. We are looking to expand our team of dedicated volunteers to support the continued growth and impact of our charity. 

About the role

At the moment, our wonderful teen volunteers lead our social media space. We are seeking someone to support them in this by providing ideas, direction, and scaffolding so that our output remains consistent across weeks. 

This role would be a great fit for someone creative who values community, wants to be part of a practical, purpose-driven programme, and can communicate what we do to a wider audience!

What you'll do

• Collaborate and create teen-led social media content plans and ideas

• Source and organise content, photos, and stories from staff and volunteers.

• Schedule regular content, including sharing recipes, reels, and updates from the charity (at least 4 posts a week)

• Build a consistent online presence aligned with Rourou Kai Ora's kaupapa

• Update our website with fresh photos and newspaper articles

• Write compelling captions and stories that reflect the charity's values and mission

We're looking for someone who

• Has experience with social media 
• Will uplift and encourage the rangatahi's voices within the social media 
• Can work across Canva and Google Drive
• Is a strong writer and storyteller
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively alongside the teens
• Is reliable and able to commit to being a part of our team
• Is aligned with the values and kaupapa of Rourou Kai ora

It would be a bonus if you have

• An interest in healthy food, community wellbeing, and/or food as healthcare
• Wider communications & IT experience (graphic/web design, etc)

Why volunteer with us?

• Enjoy an opportunity to get creative and share an important story

• Make the most of an opportunity to build your skills in this area

• Join a warm and committed team with opportunities for further involvement

• Contribute to making a real difference for people in our community

If this sounds like a good fit for you, we'd love to hear from you!

Please email [email protected] with a few lines about yourself, any relevant experience, and why you're interested in the role. You're also welcome to include a CV if you have one.