Social Media Influencer - Thrift & Mission Content Creator at Meridian

Volunteer Opportunity : Social Media Influencer - Thrift & Mission Content Creator

Location : Idaho Youth Ranch Thrift Stores (Various Locations Across Idaho)

Schedule : Flexible - You choose when and where to create content!

Contact : Nate Gilbert, Volunteer Services Manager | 208-972-5373 | volunteers@youthranch.org

Use Your Creativity to Spark Change for Idaho Youth

Are you always spotting the coolest thrift finds? Love sharing DIY flips, styling tips, or feel-good stories on Instagram or Facebook? Here’s your chance to turn your content into something even bigger-impact.

As a Social Media Influencer Volunteer , you’ll help Idaho Youth Ranch showcase the best of our thrift stores while spreading the word about our mission : supporting youth across Idaho with hope, healing, and opportunity. Whether you're posting a Reel of your latest thrift haul or snapping a photo of a great sale, your creativity will inspire others to shop, donate, and care.

What You’ll Be Doing :

As a creative member of our volunteer team, you’ll help bring the Idaho Youth Ranch brand to life by :

Visiting thrift stores to create fun and engaging content (Reels, posts, stories, etc.)

Highlighting cool finds, sales, donation drives, and thrift flips

Sharing the mission behind each purchase-how it helps fund youth programs across Idaho

Submitting content and a media release to be shared on IYR platforms

(Optional) Posting content on your personal social accounts and tagging Idaho Youth Ranch

Collaborating with our Marketing Team on occasional campaigns or challenges

Responding to comments, engaging with followers, and boosting awareness

Where You'll Be :

Wherever inspiration strikes! You'll visit Idaho Youth Ranch Thrift Store locations near you to gather content, and you can post or submit content from anywhere. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with our Marketing Team for collaboration, creative direction, and ideas.

Why This Role Matters :

Every photo, story, and video you share helps build awareness and support for the Idaho Youth Ranch mission. Your content doesn’t just show off cool clothes or home goods-it helps connect youth in need with life-changing programs for healing, growth, and resilience.

Who We’re Looking For :

Someone creative and comfortable with social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook

A confident content creator with an eye for trends, thrift, and storytelling

Organized, reliable, and excited to represent Idaho Youth Ranch in a positive way

Comfortable using a smartphone or camera to create engaging media

Passionate about making a difference for youth in your community

Bonus if you already have a public social media presence or experience sharing content about fashion, DIY, or community causes!

Perks of Volunteering :

Flexible schedule and creative freedom

Content collaboration opportunities with a nonprofit marketing team

Boost your personal brand or portfolio with mission-driven content

Volunteer hours and résumé-building experience

Be part of a movement helping youth across Idaho thrive

How to Get Involved :

Fill out a quick volunteer application and complete a short orientation. Then grab your phone, your style, and your voice-and help us show how thrifting with Idaho Youth Ranch can change lives.

Ready to use your content to make a real impact?

Apply today and help us spread the word-one post at a time.