Press Volunteer

We are currently looking for a dedicated and well-organised press volunteer who can assist our team with various communication tasks.

Plateful Café works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers and ethnic minorities in Lewisham.Our commitment is to reach the most vulnerable people in our community and open a pathway to employment for people who have asylum here. Refugees will benefit from workshops, training skills and knowledge relevant for the catering industry. Plateful Cafe are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all volunteers and team members. We are an equal opportunities provider and actively encourage applications from people with a refugee background.

What will the role involve?

• Publishing news and reports about developments at Plateful Cafe
• Announcing and promoting events organised by our team through local press, radio, Lewisham Council and otherorganisations
• Writing stories for the website, funding applications andreports
• Creating content for our social media accounts

Essential:

• An experienced writer and storyteller

Desirable:

• Contacts with the press
• Prior experience in communication

• Helping to support a refugee run cafe
• Connecting local refugees with their passion for cooking
• Helping local refugees find employment and enter the workforce much sooner than they otherwise might