Digital Communications and Social Media Advocacy Support

Attention! Please note that this is an Online Volunteering assignment. It's a short-term, task-based and non-contractual remote assignment; Online Volunteers are not UN Volunteers and do not receive any allowance or entitlements as part of the Online Volunteer assignment but receive a certificate of appreciation after successful completion. In addition, UNV is not involved in the selection process or collaboration.

General

Description of assignment title

Digital Communications and Social Media Advocacy Support

Assignment country

Canada

Sustainable Development Goal

17. Partnerships for the goals

Host entity

Action Lab For Development Association

Modality

Online

For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?

6 - 10 hours per week

Number of Assignments

5

Duration

12 weeks

Advertisement end date

2026-11-02

Details

Mission and objectives

Action Lab for Development is dedicated to advancing education, food security, and advocacy to empower entrepreneurs, newcomers and promote creative economies in Canada. We envision a future where local innovators and newcomers have the resources to thrive through growth and development. Our mission includes five key objectives: We provide tools and opportunities for creative innovation and entrepreneurship, focusing on continuous improvement. We enable networking and training activities to connect entrepreneurs, institutions, and partners. We educate entrepreneurs and newcomers about fair business practices and social responsibility. We guide emerging entrepreneurs in understanding social and business ecosystems through essential skills and techniques. We encourage youth involvement in volunteering and ensure universal access to research and education by building digital platforms for community knowledge and supporting local ingenuity. Action Lab For Development was registered as an Extra-Provincial Corporation in Alberta-Canada in 2024, granted special consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2020, reflecting our commitment to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Our primary focus areas include: • Food Security • Advocacy • Education • These initiatives aim to positively impact local innovators, including newcomers in Canada who may be facing challenges related to integration into a new environment and starting life. Our research shows that access to education, particularly in social entrepreneurship, is a powerful tool for these individuals. It enables them to turn their experiences into practical solutions that benefit their communities.

Context

Action Lab for Development empowers communities through knowledge, focusing on social change initiatives. Online volunteers will innovate social media strategies to raise awareness on entrepreneurship, poverty alleviation, youth mentorship and MoralityCode AI App, driving visibility and engagement. As part of our Alberta operations, we are now looking to expand our impact by developing programs that serve communities in Edmonton and beyond. These programs will focus on entrepreneurship training, building creative and tech skills, providing social services, startup acceleration, security services, poverty alleviation, and youth mentorship. As a new organization in Canada, we are actively seeking partnerships, funding, and opportunities to integrate into the local community and adapt our proven models to meet the unique needs of Canadian communities. With your support, we aim to amplify our impact, address pressing community needs, and contribute meaningfully to the social and economic development of the region.

Task type

Multimedia content creation

Task description

We are seeking five online volunteers to support our social media efforts:

The first online volunteer will assist in preparing social media content for visual communication, including creating infographics (e.g., cards, posters, photos), captions, and hashtags — producing two to three visual messages, captions, and hashtags per week.

The second online volunteer will support website SEO improvement by conducting a basic SEO analysis, reviewing keywords, meta descriptions, content quality, and website structure, and providing practical recommendations to improve the organization's online visibility and search engine performance.

The third online volunteer will support content development by assisting with the creation of one blog post and materials for one live stream per week. Tasks include preparing written content based on information, themes, and materials provided by the organisation, as well as developing background information, discussion points, and supporting materials for weekly live stream topics. The volunteer will also provide a weekly report summarising the content produced and available engagement indicators to support monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement.

The fourth online volunteer will support livestream preparation, audience engagement monitoring, and basic analytics as one integrated assignment. The volunteer will assist in preparing and providing technical support for one blog and one live stream per week. Tasks include supporting the preparation and technical setup of one 45-minute live stream each week, assisting with the publication of one blog post per week, monitoring audience participation and social media engagement during each live session, and contributing to the preparation of a brief post-event engagement summary. The volunteer will also support the collection of data on participation, reach, and audience feedback to inform the final engagement report.

The fifth online volunteer will support social media communication and monitoring by sharing approved content two to three times per week across relevant platforms, adapting captions and hashtags where appropriate, monitoring engagement, and providing brief reports on outreach and audience interaction.

Assignment requirements

Required experience

1. Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a bachelor or master's degree in intercultural communication, marketing, arts and designs or a related discipline. 2. Proven ability to innovate and drive entrepreneurial success through the creation of engaging and impactful social media content 3. Excellent Communication skills 4. Working experience in international organizations is an asset 5. Having experience in social media operation is an asset; 6. Be proficient in picture and video processing software, such as Photoshop, Canva, Pr etc. 7. SEO keyword research (using tools like Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush, Ahrefs)

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level

Secondary education

Area(s) of expertise

Art, design, culture, Communication, advocacy, public information, Education

Other information

Volunteerism

Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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Currently pursuing or holding a bachelor's or master's degree in intercultural communication, marketing, arts, or related field; proven social media content creation skills; excellent communication; proficiency in Photoshop, Canva, Pr; SEO tools; fluent English.

Key Responsibilities

• creating social media content
• improving website SEO
• monitoring audience engagement

Skills & Tools

Photoshop, Canva, Pr, Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush, Ahrefs

Job Details

• Category: Communications and Public Affairs
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Commitment: Volunteer
• Workplace: Remote — Canada
• Languages: English

About Action Lab For Development Association

A non-profit organization advancing education, food security, and advocacy to empower entrepreneurs and newcomers in Canada. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs