Share your talents with the Diocese of Orlando! The Communications Secretariat is seeking volunteers to help with various communication initiatives. See the volunteer descriptions below and contact Jennifer Drow at jdrow@orlandodiocese.org, 407-246-4811 for more information.
Volunteer Positions
Announcer
The Diocese of Orlando produces radio podcasts, video podcasts, as well as radio programs and advertisements and needs a professional and impactful voice announcer for introductions and
voice overs. Transportation to Diocese of Orlando offices to record audio as needed. 1-2 hours per month.
Required Skills:
- Ability to enunciate and clearly communicate
- Ability to be expressive through careful intonation and emphasis
- Ability to speak or read from scripted materials Transportation to Diocese of Orlando offices to record audio as needed.
Database Coordinator
The Diocese of Orlando needs a volunteer to contact parishes and schools to maintain database of
bulletin editors, and administrators of social media sites and website. There is also a need to contact
local media outlets to obtain contact information for editors, producers and reporters. Safe environment training and background check clearance required. 3-6 hours per month.
Required Skills:
- Ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner
- Ability to organize information that is accurate and easy to understand
- Ability to call individuals during regular business hours
- Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets
Required Equipment/Software: Telephone, computer, Excel, email and computer
Faith Fit Writer
The Diocese of Orlando has developed an app called Faith Fit to help people be healthy body, mind and
soul. We need a volunteer to write a daily inspirational message for the app that coincides with a
liturgical feast or solemnity, Scripture reading, seasonal occurrence and or papal encyclical. The
inspirational message should be approximately 200 words in length and include a tip or action related to
care of mind, body and soul. Commit to write one month of messages and submit a word document with messages two weeks prior to the start of the month.
Required Skills:
- Knowledge of Church and Theology
- Knowledge of English language
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to communicate Catholic Church teachings on the human person and the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit.
- Knowledge of good health habits including diet and exercise
- Knowledge of healthy interpersonal skills and relationships
Required Equipment/Software: Computer, word processing software, email
Podcast Producer
The Diocese of Orlando needs a volunteer to record speakers at various events so that the recording can
be shared as a podcast. Transportation needed to attend Diocesan related events and activities. Ability to edit audio recordings is helpful. Experience with audio recordings and audio editing is helpful. Safe environment training and background check clearance required. 4-8 hours per month.
Required Skills:
- Ability to attend events during evenings and weekend hours
- Knowledge of audio recording techniques or willing to learn
Additional Information:
Radio Producer
The Diocese of Orlando needs a radio producer to plan, record and edit audio information, podcasts and
programs for diocesan radio station. Producer will communicate interesting, relevant and timely
information about the life of Diocesan churches, schools, and entities. The information should be
presented in a way that is interesting and educational. Transportation to Diocese of Orlando chancery office and other locations may be necessary. Safe environment training and background check clearance required. 4-8 hours per month.
Required Skills:
- Ability to operate sound board, microphones and audio recording equipment (or be willing to
learn) - Ability to accurately communicate information about people, places and events
- Ability to edit audio files (or be willing to learn)
Required Equipment/Software: Computer and internet
Regional Photography
The Diocese of Orlando needs a photographer to take photos for diocesan related events and activities.
The photos need to be shared with diocesan Communications Office via Dropbox or other file sharing
service in a timely manner. Transportation to Diocese of Orlando locations to photograph events and activities. Safe environment training and background check clearance required. 3-6 hours per month.
Required Skills:
- Ability to capture the essence of an event or activity in a photo
- Ability to be discreet and respectful at liturgical and other reverent celebrations
- Ability to take photos from various angles and perspective with an eye towards diversity and
balance - Ability to take photos that are in focus, well composed and compelling
Required Equipment/Software: Camera that is capable of taking high resolution photos, flash and various lenses helpful. Email and computer.
Regional Reporter
The Diocese of Orlando needs a reporter to write articles for diocesan related events and activities. The
articles should be accurate, interesting and educational. Transportation to Diocese of Orlando locations to write about events and activities. Safe environment training and background check clearance required. 4-8 hours per month.
Required Skills:
- Ability to write about Church teachings in an easy to understand manner
- Ability to accurately communicate information about people, places and events
- Ability to condense large amount of information into shorter texts while maintaining integrity of
information - Excellent grammar, punctuation and spelling
- Knowledge of English language
- Excellent writing skills
Required Equipment/Software: Computer, word processing software and email
Social Media Contributor
The Diocese of Orlando needs a social media contributor to provide photos, text and graphic memes
that communicate interesting, relevant and timely information about the life of Diocesan churches,
schools, and entities. The information should be timely, accurate, interesting and educational. Transportation to Diocese of Orlando locations to cover events and activities. Safe environment training and background check clearance required. 4-8 hours per month.
Required Skills:
- Ability to write about Church teachings in an easy to understand manner
- Ability to accurately communicate information about people, places and events
- Ability to condense large amount of information into shorter texts while maintaining integrity of
information - Excellent grammar, punctuation and spelling
- Ability to design graphic memes
- Ability to be discreet and respectful at liturgical and other reverent celebrations
- Ability to take photos that are in focus, well composed and compelling
- Knowledge of English language
- Excellent writing skills
Required Equipment/Software: Computer, word processing software, camera and Email
Video Producer
The Diocese of Orlando needs a video producer to record, edit and produce videos that communicate
interesting, relevant and timely information about the life of Diocesan churches, schools, and entities.
The information should be timely, accurate, interesting and educational. Transportation to Diocese of Orlando locations to videotape events and activities. Safe environment training and background check clearance required. 4-8 hours per month.
Required Skills:
- Ability to record video that is well composed, well-lit and steady
- Ability to write script for video
- Ability to edit video into a 2-3 minute report, incorporating music, voiceover and graphic as
needed - Ability to condense large amount of information into shorter texts while maintaining integrity of information
- Excellent grammar, punctuation and spelling
- Ability to take photos that are in focus, well composed and compelling
- Ability to be discreet and respectful at liturgical and other reverent celebrations
- Knowledge of English language
- Excellent writing skills
Required Equipment/Software: Video camera, tripod, microphone, computer, video editing software
Website Auditor
The Diocese of Orlando needs a volunteer to review pages of the Diocese of Orlando website to review
content, links and videos. The auditor will search for outdated information, broken links and any
grammatical or spelling errors and report this to the Senior Communications Director. 4-8 hours per month.
Required Skills:
- Ability to proofread and critique content on a computer screen
- Knowledge of Church teaching and structure
- Knowledge of English language
- Excellent writing skills
Required Equipment/Software: Computer and internet