6. Communications Specialists
What does the Communications Specialist role involve?
The Comms role is one of the most important in the team. Your aim is to represent your team and StreetDoctors online, increase the reach of StreetDoctors locally and nationally, and aid communication across the charity. Keeping your social media updated and on brand is key!
Externally the role involves:
- Looking after and updating social media accounts
- Publicity for your team’s events, fundraising and recruitment
- Coordinating media & press activity (always contact Frances frances@streetdoctors.org first!!)
- Coordinating involvement in local campaigns
Internally the role involves:
- Sharing messages from HQ with your team
- Promoting national StreetDoctors events & training & fundraising with your team
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If you need any help, have any questions, have been contacted by any media or want to chat about any communications ideas you have, contact Frances Breeveld, Communications and Policy Officer on frances@streetdoctors.org
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Resources:
Google drive folder – where everything is! training and resources such as logos, quotes & photos (access using your team’s @streetdoctors.org Google login)
Tools:
Canva – for making graphics. Email Frances for the log in details. Use templates in folder “New templates 2021 – copy before use”
Buffer – for scheduling posts across the different social media channels. Create your own team’s account using your team’s @streetdoctors.org email
Safeguarding:
Safeguarding young people online as Communications Specialists
Guidance:
What is StreetDoctors? Messaging guidance