Role Title: Social Media Volunteer
Location: Remote
Time Commitment: Approx. 2–4 hours per week (Support at live events: +3–5 hours as required)
Remuneration: Unremunerated (Voluntary role; reasonable out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed)
About The Frank Soo Foundation
The Frank Soo Foundation honours the memory, achievements, and legacy of Frank Soo—the first player of East and South East Asian (ESEA) heritage to represent the England men’s national football team. Our mission centres on three core pillars:
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Promoting Legacy: Raising public awareness of Frank Soo’s historic contributions to football and anti-racism in sport.
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Community Empowerment: Supporting health, sports participation, and well-being initiatives within ESEA communities (in collaboration with partner organisations).
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Fostering Aspiration: Guiding and supporting ESEAs in their pursuit of excellence across football—from players and coaches to referees and fans.
Role Overview
Working as a team alongside other Social Media volunteers, event volunteers and the Frank Soo Foundation management team;
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Content Planning & Scheduling: Plan, write, and schedule regular, high-quality content across our core channels (Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn).
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Storytelling & Campaign Support: Craft engaging narratives around Frank Soo’s historic legacy, community stories, and anti-racism initiatives in sports.
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Community Engagement: Monitor feed and direct messages, respond to audience comments, and proactively interact with partner organisations to grow our digital footprint.
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Visual & Video Asset Creation: Produce clean visual graphics and short-form video assets aligned with the Foundation’s brand identity.
Experience & Skills
Preferred
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Content & Storytelling: Strong copywriting (English) with a clear, engaging tone suited for social audiences. Experience in content calendar planning and scheduling.
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Software & Design Tools: Hands-on experience with Canva (or similar graphics design tools) and basic video editing software (e.g., CapCut, Premiere Rush).
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Platform Knowledge: Practical understanding of Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn mechanics and engagement best practices.
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Mission Alignment: A genuine passion for sports heritage, ESEA community empowerment, and racial equality in football.
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What We Offer
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A strong platform to show off Social Media skills for an impactful charity.
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A chance to build and expand your design portfolio with real-world Social Media assets.
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A reference letter for future professional or academic applications.
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An opportunity to educate, inspire and to keep a pioneer's legacy alive.
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How to Apply
Please submit your CV along with a short statement (up to 500 words) outlining your background in social media management and your motivation for joining the Frank Soo Foundation to info@thefranksoofoundation.org.uk.
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The Frank Soo Foundation is committed to building an inclusive and diverse board. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly individuals from East and South East Asian communities and underrepresented groups.
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Closing date:
10th December 2026
Interviews online ealry/mid-January.
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