Welfare | Communications

PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Welfare Enough is a sober, calm tent for Nowhere participants who are overwhelmed, or simply want a cup of tea and a conversation with a  listening ear. It is open 24/7 with a shift lead and volunteers (sometimes called “Welfairies”).

Good communication is tricky. Ideally we want informative, concise and kind expressions. This is where the communication team members’ expertise comes in. They are responsible for creating and managing content through Facebook, the newsletter and other channels. Engagement for recruitment of leads and volunteers is the highest priority. It is a year round role starting March – September and involves working closely with Welfare Leads and Welfare Team members via online meetings.

Tasks and Time commitment

Write content for the Nowhere newsletter, the EuroBurners and Welfare Facebook pages, and any other required avenues of content dissemination. Maintain and respond to discussions on social media in a timely manner, and connect with the Welfare Leads for information as required.

Here’s an example of *some* of the tasks you’ll be helping with throughout the year:

Pre-Event

• Manage the Welfare social media presence, including the Welfare Facebook page, and the posts on the EuroBurners and other local burner pages
• If new, get on boarded by your MetaLead, and meet your Welfare Leads and fellow Welfare Team members via online meetings.
• Discuss with your team what tasks need to be undertaken and how best to allocate them
• Work with the Leads and Welfare team to recruit, inform, and organize the Welfare Enough volunteers
• Write informative social media posts and newsletter articles
• Respond to questions on social media within 2 days – more frequently in the days before the event

During Setup, Event and Strike

• Take a few (consenting!) photographs of the space for our records
• Check on the social media accounts once per day
• Take a lead shift of Welfare

Post Event

• Write posts thanking the volunteers for their wonderful work, including event highlights
• Take part in the Census.
• Provide written feedback in the form of a Post Nowhere Report (PNR) and in a wrap up meeting with your team as appropriate.
• Attend the annual All Leads Meeting (ALM) in Barcelona if possible.