Social Media Volunteer

WHO WE ARE

Real Change is a nonprofit dedicated to creating immediate economicopportunity for people experiencing homelessness and poverty. We're looking for a part-time volunteer to help amplify that mission through compelling, community-centered social media content.

THE ROLE

You'll work alongside our communications team to draft and schedule social media content across Real Change's platforms, primarily Instagram. This is a hands-on content creation/management role, not a strategy role. You'll translate our news coverage, vendor stories, and advocacy work into punchy captions, eye-catching graphics, and short videos that connect with our audience and reflect the dignity and agency of the people we serve.

Great fit if you've got a nose for the right quote, a strong sense of voice, and a creative eye, plus genuine interest in housing justice, economic equity, or local journalism.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Draft Instagram captions for weekly newspaper articles and advocacy content
• Surface strong quotes and key angles from Real Change news stories
• Create short-form video content (Reels, TikTok-style clips)for social platforms
• Design graphics and generate images to accompany posts and campaigns
• Schedule posts using our content management tools (training provided)
• Contribute to campaigns tied to events, fundraising, or awareness moments
• Attend a brief weekly check-in with the communications team (30 min, async-friendly

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong written communication: clear, concise, and human
• Familiarity with Instagram and social media content conventions
• Ability to work independently with light supervision after onboarding
• Respect for and sensitivity to communities experiencing homelessness
• Reliable turnaround on weekly drafts(typically 2-3 posts per week)
• Interest in journalism, advocacy, or social justice issues

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH REAL CHANGE

Real Change has been publishing Seattle's street newspaper since 1994. Our vendor program provides direct economic opportunity to hundreds of people experiencing homelessness. Vendors buy papers wholesale and sell them at a profit, on their own terms. Every piece of content we publish is in service of that mission.

Volunteers on our communications team get real hands-on reps in advocacy storytelling, social content strategy, and mission-driven creative work alongside a small, dedicated team that takes it seriously.