About Skylarks Charity At Skylarks, our vision is to help create a world where children with additional needs can thrive. Skylarks provides a supportive and active community for children with disabilities and additional needs and their families. We care for the whole family, providing opportunities to join in, develop, and feel empowered while reducing the isolation families can experience. Founded in 2006 by parent volunteers, Skylarks has grown over nearly 20 years into an award winning charity supporting thousands of families. We deliver inclusive activities, therapies, advice services and programmes that are often otherwise inaccessible. Our independence allows us to respond directly to families' needs, and we do not receive statutory funding.OUR VALUESCompassion – We lead with empathy and understanding.Inclusion – Everyone belongs. We actively remove barriers.Empowerment – We build confidence, skills and voice.Community – We are stronger together. PURPOSE OF ROLEThe PR Volunteer helps raise the profile of Skylarks, sharing the incredible stories of our families and the impact of our services. This role is crucial for increasing awareness and supporting our fundraising and advocacy efforts through local and national media.PRINCIPAL TASKSPress Releases: Occasionally drafting and sending out press releases to targeted media outlets.Storytelling: Highlighting the stories of our families and the specific support Skylarks provides in a respectful and impactful way.Media Liaison: Helping to maintain a list of local media contacts and seeking opportunities for positive exposure.Campaign Support: Assisting with PR for major charity events or milestones.PERSON SPECIFICATIONEssential:Excellent writing skills and the ability to draft professional press releases.Understanding of how to pitch stories to media outlets.The ability to handle sensitive family stories with absolute confidentiality and respect.Desirable:Previous experience in Public Relations, Journalism, or Communications.Existing contacts within local Richmond/Hounslow or disability-sector media.Our Commitment to Inclusive RecruitmentSkylarks is proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Employer and actively promotes inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome candidates with lived experience of additional needs and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Application ProcessClosing date: Saturday 21st February To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining your experience below or to: recruit@skylarks.charity.
