Vegan Advocates for Brighton

What does the Community Advocate role involve? 

Every time we launch or refocus on a campaign, you will be sent a collection of tasks to choose from. These could include writing to an MP, posting on social media, or finding locations for our leaflets nearby.

You will form part of a local group, headed up by a local Organiser. Your Community Organiser will be in regular contact to ensure you have everything you need and ask for your updates on tasks. They will co-ordinate attendance at local events such as vegan fairs, and invite you to help out.

You’ll make sure to stay in touch with the Organiser and bring your passion to tasks. Activities can range from helping out at a stall to emailing a business about their vegan options. It could also mean writing to a local newspaper or lobbying an 

Benefits

There will be a full induction to the role. To start with, we will provide handbooks and training videos. This will be done remotely from wherever you are.

You will also have a big welcome from your local Organiser. They will introduce you to the group and any activities that are ongoing.

From there, there will be regular conversations, where we can discuss other training requirements, as we know everybody has different skills and abilities. Staff are always available for any questions, via phone or email. 

We never expect volunteers to be out of pocket. We reimburse expenses related to the role, such as travel and event charges.

Practical Considerations

We ask Advocates to engage in a minimum of 6 actions per year, plus be responsive to emails, even if you can't take part in a particular campaign. An example of an action could be writing to an MP or helping out at a stall for a few hours.

The more you can do, the better!

Please note that this role is suitable for over 18s and those based in the UK only. We also ask that outreach volunteers are vegan.

 Support Disabled

Safeguarding and diversity policies and procedures. Tasks are varied and many can be done from home. Transcription and captions on training sessions. Support calls available.

What skills do I need?

This would suit somebody who would love to be involved in vegan outreach, but needs some flexibility. You would be reliable in answering emails, even if you can't take part in activities for a few weeks.

Advocates also have:

• The ability to stay motivated and involved when volunteering remotely
• Good email etiquette, polite and responding in a timely manner
• Eagerness to integrate into their local group and help out
• A minimum of availability once per month and a willingness to update on actions done from home.

Location

This opportunity is available Countywide.