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About YAUK

Youth Advantage UK is a charitable organization that uses a research-led approach to inform policy work and projects that aim to promote and further the human rights of young people aged 11 to 25 across the United Kingdom.

Please note that this is a remote VOLUNTEER role.

We won't accept applications from individuals residing outside of the UK as we operate on the principle of bettering the lives of young people in the UK. Therefore, we require our volunteers to have an understanding of what it is like to live in the UK.

We are looking to recruit four people who can commit their time and effort on a voluntary basis. We are recruiting Communications Officers to join either our Social Media team or our Website Development Team.

Responsibilities

• To input into a regular flow of communications activity in either the website or social media team

• To work with others to design content and design strategy

• To take part in regular team meetings

• To carry out tasks as assigned

Requirements

• To have an interest in social media, marketing, website development or public relations

• To have strong communication and people skills

• To have strong IT and digital working skills

• To be competent in the use of Canva, Wix and social media

Benefits

• This is a UK-based, 100% fully remote and flexible role.

• Supportive team and management to enhance your skills and build on your experience.

• Your work will help transform and empower many young people’s lives, rights, and interests and assist in promoting equality for all young people.

Why Volunteer with Us?

We are a supportive and friendly organization that takes pride in developing and nurturing our volunteers and providing them with excellent opportunities to thrive and further encourage their career growth and future aspirations.

We offer a fully remote working environment and a flexible and adaptable working schedule. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization, enhance your skills, and gain valuable experience. If this sounds like you and you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Overview

This is a dynamic and rewarding internship opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping the voice and visual identity of SEED Madagascar. As part of a passionate and collaborative communications team, you will contribute directly to how our work is shared with global audiences—helping to tell powerful stories of community-led development and conservation in southeast Madagascar.

This role offers a unique blend of creativity and purpose. You will support social media management, develop engaging visual content, and curate impactful imagery that brings our programmes to life. It is ideally suited to a proactive and imaginative individual who is eager to build practical skills in communications while contributing to meaningful, real-world impact. Throughout the internship, you will gain valuable experience in digital storytelling, branding, and content strategy within an international development context.

Location: Remote – based anywhere in the world

Time zone: East Africa Time

Timeframe: 6 months extendable – flexible, guideline 1-2 days a week

Overview: Voluntary, unsalaried, flexible times to suit volunteer

About the organisation

SEED Madagascar is a British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high quality community health, livelihoods, education infrastructure and conservation programmes to support sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication across all of our programmatic areas.

We are looking for a creative and proactive Digital Communications Volunteer to support our online presence. This role focuses on creating engaging digital content, particularly for social media, including basic video editing and visual content. You will help us share our work, grow our audience, and engage supporters by producing creative, clear, and impactful content. This is a flexible volunteer role, with around 4 hours per week expected for a minimum of 3 months. Work can be completed at times that suit you, with occasional check-ins with the team. 

Key duties

• Create and schedule social media content (posts, graphics, short videos) 

• Edit simple videos for social media using tools such as CapCut or similar 

• Support content planning aligned with campaigns and key messages 

• Help maintain a consistent tone of voice and brand style across channels 

• Engage with online audiences (e.g. responding to comments/messages where appropriate) 

• Support basic website updates or digital content uploads if needed 

• Monitor social media trends and relevant news and developments in humanitarian, migration and health equity issues, and suggest timely content ideas.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has some previous experience creating content for social media / digital platforms, with an understanding of how different platforms are used 

• Is confident using tools such as Canva and basic video editing software (e.g. CapCut, Adobe Premiere Rush, or similar) 

• Has good written communication skills and attention to detail 

• Is creative, organised, and able to work independently 

• Is interested in digital storytelling and using communications for social impact. 

• Has access to their own laptop and internet.

What you'll gain

• Practical experience in digital communications within a charity setting 

• Opportunity to build your portfolio (social content, video, campaigns) 

• Flexible volunteering that fits around your schedule 

• Experience working with a supportive and mission-driven team 

Communications Team Lead (Volunteer)

We are seeking a creative and experienced Communications Team Lead to play a vital role in raising awareness of the mission of Bounds Green Food Bank and drive donations. They will be responsible for leading a team of volunteers and assisting the team in coming up with creative ways to spread the word of the food bank.
 

About Bounds Green Food Bank: 

Open since June 2020, we serve over 4,600 children and adults in the community. We are committed to improving lives by providing food and essential household items to build a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow. We strive to promote social inclusion by supporting people who find themselves in a crisis situation where they need assistance to feed themselves and their families.

The role: 

• Create and lead on communication campaigns and initiatives to raise funds, recruit volunteers and promote our impact

• Manage a fantastic Communications Team of remote volunteers with specific roles (social media, website management, business partnership, graphics and community liaison), providing guidance and managing workload

• Work closely with the Fundraising Lead to create effective fundraising campaigns through newsletters, social media, flyers, events and our website.

• Liaise with the other team leads via a group chat and occasional team meetings, staying up to date with changes across the charity and providing input from the Comms Team

Person specification: 

• Previous experience in marketing, communications, or related fields preferred.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate and inspire a team of volunteers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

• Gain valuable experience in marketing and non-profit leadership.

• Make a meaningful impact on the fight against hunger in the community.

• Develop professional skills and expand your network.

• Give back to the community - one of the NHS’ 5 Ways to Wellbeing!

Please note this is an unpaid position - the food bank is completely run by volunteers

We're growing our volunteering team and looking to recruit 2 Lead Volunteers for our Communications & Marketing Team (and 2 Lead Volunteers specifically for Content.) The successful candidates will have the overall responsibility for the Charity’s communications and marketing. We’re looking for someone who has a passion for promoting a charity supporting a rare condition and can support and lead a volunteering team as well as plan and use communication tools such as websites, social media, Canva and other digital platforms.

This is a flexible volunteering opportunity, which means your commitment can be balanced around your lifestyle - being part of a team to ensure that communications to our community and supporters are up to date and timely.

You will provide leadership for your team and support the development of a communications plan for the charity.

Key Tasks and Objectives

● Lead a team of communications and marketing volunteers.

● Lead and co-ordinate internal projects, activities and campaigns that help build awareness of our organisation and its aims.

● Run the meetings for the Communications & Marketing Team on a monthly basis.

● Regularly meet with and be the point of contact for the lead volunteers for Content, Social Media and Email Marketing to co-ordinate and plan.

● Where and if possible, to also be an active part of the Communications & Marketing Team either as a content writer, copy writer or another role.

● Identifying, initiating and leading on projects which align to the strategy and realise our goals.

● Collaborate with the team.

● To support the charity in develping a visual form of our Annual Report or other reporting documents such as grant reports.

● Support the development and implementation of the Communications Strategy.

● Protecting our charity brand identity, ensuring it is delivered consistently, both internally and externally.

● Promote the charity across all our channels and forms of communication.

● Ensure effective, regular communication to both internal and external audiences.

● Review progress and effectiveness of the Communications Strategy on an annual basis.

What are we looking for?

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

● Have a real enthusiasm for excellence, innovation, continuous improvement and change.

● Be a team leader who is positive, hands on and able to get the best out of a team.

● Have excellent interpersonal skills and adept at building relationships with different stakeholders.

● Have the ability to think strategically but also enjoy being at an operational level to support your team and key stakeholders.

● Have a high level of attention to detail.

● Have the ability to prioritise, plan and organise projects and to manage expectations.

Experience and Skills

● The ability to communicate (verbal and non-verbal) to a wide variety of audiences including the public, various forms of media and on an individual basis.

● Experience in building and leading a team.

● Previous experience of working for charities and/or volunteer organisations is desirable but not required.

● Creativity regarding message management and medium.

● Good IT skills.

● Ability to motivate and enthuse others.

● To be a part of a team.

● Previous experience in marketing, communications, or related fields.

● Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire volunteers.

● Experience of using Canva or similar design packages.

● A strong network of PR and media contacts would be highly advantageous.

What's in it for you?

This role is a fantastic opportunity to volunteer with a small but ambitious charity, developing and honing your skills around leadership in the Third Sector.

Getting the right story in print and online can be challenging, especially when dealing with a rare health condition, but it is definitely rewarding.

You will gain experience in the charity sector, gain new or update your writing skills, a broader C.V., and a sense of accomplishment from using your skills to help people affected by a very painful condition.

You would be leading our small, friendly, forward-thinking charity team, focused on reaching people who may not have heard about the charity or about the condition. You would also have a key role in developing a communications and marketing strategy for a small charity. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference to a rare condition.

Key Benefits

● Gain valuable experience in communications and marketing, plus charity team leadership.

● Make a meaningful impact on the fight to support the CRPS community.

● Develop professional skills and expand your network.

We are looking for 3 experienced creative content writers who will enjoy planning, updating and delivering the content for our website, members magazine as well as other digital and print materials. We are looking for 3 skilled professionals who can write compelling and persuasive content, who will help ensure a consistent tone across all our digital and printed communications to promote awareness and engagement.

We deal with a wide range of people and professions, which means that it can be difficult to consistently communicate with everyone effectively. Therefore, a communication and marketing volunteer will help to market our projects, services and the condition more widely than we are currently able to do. This includes creating and helping to distribute marketing materials, creating content for the Burning Nights CRPS Support website and helping us create and develop a communications and marketing strategy.

Key Tasks and Objectives

• Copywriting: Create well-written and compelling copy for use on our website, members magazine, leaflets, one-page/fact sheets, fundraising/promotional materials and in our membership packs
• Case study writing and storytelling: Help communicate our impact via stories and case studies that we can use on our website, in marketing materials, or for our fundraising materials
• Web copywriting: Create and update engaging content for our website that adheres to our brand
• Communication materials review: Review our existing communications materials. Recommend edits that will provide us with consistency in writing style and tone, accurate spelling and grammar, and a clear and engaging voice for our organisation. Evaluate the way we communicate with volunteers, members of the public and helping us to develop better ways of doing this
• Social media snippets - create information and case study snippets for the various social media platforms
• Press Releases and any content that could be used in different channel
• Annual Review/Brochure writing: Create or update copy for a brochure or our annual review, highlighting our impact current and potential stakeholders

Are you a looking for experience in Communications? Do you have a passion for social media? 
 
Join us as a Volunteer Communications Assistant! 

We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to support our Community Connections Officer and the People we support in Wales.If you’re looking for Communications experience or you love to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved! 
 
Activities will include 

Supporting our Facebook and social media presence. This includes:

• Assisting with poster creation and promotional materials 

• Using Canva to create visual content and graphics 

• Creating content and engaging with Dimensions Wales Facebook group members 

• Networking with community social media groups 

• Liaising with Dimensions Community Connections Officer 

About you 

We are looking for someone who is: 

• Interested in communications, marketing, or social media 

• Experienced in using Canva and confident with social media 

• Creative with good written communication skills 

• Friendly, enthusiastic and interested in others

• Passionate about supporting people to live better lives 

• Reliable/dependable and willing to volunteer regularly

What you’ll gain from being a Dimensions volunteer:    

Dimensions provide support for autistic people and people with learning disabilities across the UK.   

Our volunteers play a vital role in our work and in return, we support them with:    

•  Access to free online training (with access to 800 plus courses)    

• Comprehensive support from professional and friendly Dimensions staff    

• Reasonable expenses may be reimbursed at manager’s discretion     

• An opportunity to gain real experience in the social care sector    

Want to apply for this role? 

If you’d like to be a Dimensions volunteer, please get in touch!

Marketing & Communications Lead (Volunteer Role)

Join Unlock YOUR Potential and Help Inspire, Engage, and Transform Lives

Role: Marketing & Communications Lead (Volunteer Position)
Location: Hybrid (London)
Time Commitment: Approximately 4–8 hours per week
Reporting To: Founder and Executive Director
Organisation: Unlock YOUR Potential

About Unlock YOUR Potential

Unlock YOUR Potential is a new London-based charity dedicated to empowering adults from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds through career coaching, employability skills, personal development, wellbeing support, life coaching, mentoring, and access to opportunities that help individuals achieve their full potential.

We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. Through our programmes, partnerships, and volunteers, we aim to build confidence, develop skills, improve wellbeing, and open doors to new opportunities across London.

As we grow, we are looking for a creative and passionate Marketing & Communications Lead to help raise awareness of our mission, engage supporters, attract volunteers, and showcase the impact of our work.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of the charity’s marketing and communications function from the ground up.

As Marketing & Communications Lead, you will help shape how Unlock YOUR Potential presents itself to the world. You will play a key role in building our brand, growing our audience, sharing inspiring stories, and helping us connect with beneficiaries, volunteers, partners, funders, and supporters.

You will work closely with the Founder, Trustees, volunteers, and external stakeholders to develop engaging communications that support the charity’s growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. Marketing Strategy

• Develop and implement a marketing and communications strategy aligned with the charity’s mission and goals.
• Help build awareness of Unlock YOUR Potential across London and beyond.
• Identify opportunities to grow engagement, reach, and visibility.
• Support campaign planning and promotional activities.

2. Content Creation

• Create engaging content for social media, newsletters, blogs, and the charity website.
• Develop compelling stories that highlight the experiences and achievements of beneficiaries, volunteers, and partners.
• Assist in producing promotional materials and marketing resources.
• Ensure messaging is consistent with the charity’s values and brand.

3. Social Media Management

• Manage and grow the charity’s social media presence.
• Develop content calendars and campaign plans.
• Monitor engagement and respond to enquiries where appropriate.
• Help build an online community of supporters and advocates.

4. Public Relations and Communications

• Support the development of press releases and media communications.
• Identify opportunities for local and regional media coverage.
• Promote events, campaigns, fundraising activities, and success stories.
• Build relationships with community organisations and media contacts.

5. Brand Development

• Help establish and maintain the charity’s brand identity.
• Ensure consistent use of branding across all communications.
• Work with volunteers and designers to develop marketing materials.
• Support the creation of brand guidelines and communication resources.

6. Impact and Engagement

• Help communicate the impact of the charity’s work to stakeholders.
• Support volunteer recruitment and fundraising campaigns through effective communications.
• Promote partnership opportunities and community engagement initiatives.

Skills and Experience

We welcome applications from individuals with a range of professional, academic, and lived experiences.

You may have experience in:

• Marketing
• Communications
• Public relations
• Social media management
• Content creation
• Digital marketing
• Journalism
• Brand management
• Charity communications

We are particularly looking for someone who:

• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Is creative and able to develop engaging content.
• Understands social media platforms and digital engagement.
• Can think strategically and generate new ideas.
• Is organised and self-motivated.
• Is passionate about creating positive social impact.

Experience within the charity sector is welcome but not essential.

What You’ll Gain

By volunteering with Unlock YOUR Potential, you will:

• Help raise awareness of a cause that changes lives.
• Play a leading role in building a new charity’s public profile and reputation.
• Develop experience in charity marketing, communications, and brand development.
• Build your portfolio and professional network.
• Gain leadership and strategic planning experience.
• Work alongside passionate volunteers and trustees.
• Make a meaningful contribution to communities across London.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Unlock YOUR Potential is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment for everyone.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from those with lived experience of the challenges faced by the communities we support.

We believe diverse voices and perspectives strengthen our organisation and improve the impact of our work.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about storytelling, marketing, communications, and using your skills to help others succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help amplify voices, inspire communities, attract support, and create opportunities for people across London.

Together, we can unlock potential, inspire ambition, and transform futures.

Head of Marketing and Communications (Volunteer Role)

Organisation: The Lysene Foundation

Location: Remote (global)

Time Commitment: Approx. 8 hours per month

About the Lysene Foundation

The Lysene Foundation is a start‑up charitable organisation inspired by the micronation known as the Principality of Lys — a creative community rooted in the classical arts, architecture, and beauty of the French Renaissance, Baroque, Beaux‑Arts, and the age of Humanism and Enlightenment.

We believe in a new Renaissance for Europe and the wider world. Our mission is to bring the cultural and community spirit of Lys to life through accessible public programmes, including community events, educational initiatives, exhibitions, publications, artistic opportunities, and more.

All activities and resources are open to the public without restriction.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a visionary and strategic Head of Marketing and Communications to build and lead our global communications function. This is a senior volunteer role ideal for someone who enjoys shaping brand identity, crafting compelling narratives, and establishing a strong public presence for a cultural organisation at an early stage.

You will design and launch our marketing and communications strategy, develop our brand voice, and oversee all public‑facing messaging across digital, print, and community channels. As we grow, you will build and lead a dedicated communications team.

This is a rare opportunity to define the public identity of a cultural foundation from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the foundation’s global marketing and communications strategy.

• Establish a clear, compelling brand identity aligned with our mission and aesthetic values.

• Oversee all external communications, including website content, newsletters, press releases, and social media.

• Create and manage content calendars, campaigns, and storytelling initiatives.

• Lead the development of marketing materials, visual assets, and promotional resources.

• Build and manage a communications team, including future volunteer writers, designers, and social media leads.

• Develop media relationships and seek opportunities for press coverage and partnerships.

• Ensure consistent, high‑quality messaging across all platforms and programmes.

• Monitor performance metrics and continuously refine communications strategies.

• Work closely with senior leadership to support organisational goals and public engagement.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in marketing, communications, branding, PR, or digital media.

• Strong understanding of content strategy, audience engagement, and storytelling.

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.

• Ability to create structure, processes, and systems in a start‑up environment.

• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, proactive approach.

• Passion for arts, culture, education, or heritage is a bonus.

• A collaborative, supportive leadership style.

What You’ll Gain

• The chance to build a global marketing and communications function from the ground up.

• Senior‑level leadership experience within a growing cultural foundation.

• The opportunity to shape brand identity, public voice, and long‑term impact.

• A creative, mission‑driven environment where your ideas genuinely matter.

• A meaningful role that strengthens your CV and professional profile, with a reference after a minimum of 6 months commitment to our Foundation.

Time Commitment

Approx. 8 hours per month, fully remote, with flexibility around your schedule.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short statement explaining why you’re interested in this role and what you would bring to the foundation.

We Are Lys

We Are The Lysene Foundation

About IRMO

IRMO works to enable the development, agency, and participation of Latin Americans and other Spanish and Portuguese speakers, by responding to both immediate needs and structural inequalities. We do this by offering high-quality information and advice services, opportunities for development and training, and a platform to seek social and systemic change. Our work is organised across three main operational areas - Advice and Casework; Education, Training and Employment; Children and Young People, and a cross-cutting area - Advocacy, Research and Campaigning. 

About the role

The Communication & Outreach Volunteer will work closely with the Communications, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (CMEL), assisting in a variety of outreach and communication tasks. This new role will support the communication of the impact of IRMO’s work externally and, crucially, spend time in the community promoting our services directly. 

By supporting this area of our work, you will play a key role in promoting our services, projects and activities to the Latin American community both in-person through outreach activities such as flyering and attending events, and online through the creation of social media posts. 

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to develop their communication, design or promotional skills and professional experience. They will also be able to use their language, creative and interpersonal skills in a positive and impactful way. 

This role is particularly suited to someone who wants to volunteer with IRMO but wants the flexibility to complete their volunteering tasks on a schedule that best suits their availability and enjoys a flexible working environment. The post-holder will be expected to travel to community hubs regularly, but will also be able to complete tasks at IRMO’s offices or remotely. 

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Personally distributing flyers, posters and informative material to key community hubs such as libraries, shops, cafés and churches

• Support with the creation, translation and dissemination of informative material, such as social media posts, videos and printed leaflets

• Create visuals, flyers, posters and other materials using online tools such as Canva or Adobe Photoshop

• Occasionally accompany the CMEL officer to events or activities to take photos and videos, which can be used online

• Assisting the CMEL officer in actively promoting activities, services and events through different channels

We are looking for someone who is/has:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish or Portuguese and good written English

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Experience or interest in using creative tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite 

• Experience or interest in social media management 

• Experience or interest in creating video or photo content

• Ability to work individually and a willingness to engage with community members 

• Confident and enthusiastic about working in a multicultural and multilingual environment

• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision

• Commitment to IRMO's mission, vision and values

Additional requirements

• Two references from current/previous employers

• Basic DBS check (completed through IRMO)

• Safeguarding Level 1 certificate (completed through IRMO)

• One-month trial period

Benefits of volunteering at IRMO

• You will get the opportunity to help others and to give back

• You will learn new skills and gain experience working in a multicultural, cooperative and inspiring environment

• You will get involved with the Latin American Community and increase your knowledge of the situation of Latin American migrants in the UK

• You will gain valuable experience and strengthen previous skills to help prepare yourself for the UK’s competitive job market

• You will enhance your CV and get references (after a 3-month period) for further support with employability

• You will have the opportunity to participate in training sessions with high-quality learning outcomes (in-house and external) in areas related to the role

• You will receive regular supervision and support

At IRMO, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We actively encourage applications from individuals with protected characteristics, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and age. 

We particularly invite Latin Americans, those who identify as members of underrepresented and marginalised communities, and individuals with lived experience of the immigration and asylum system, to reflect the community we serve. 

We are dedicated to ensuring accessibility in our recruitment process and volunteer opportunities. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know, and we will make necessary accommodations.

Wasabi AI

We make AI and future-ready skills accessible to underserved students through hands-on training and year-long mentorship support.​

About the Role

Wasabi AI is building programs and ecosystems focused on AI literacy, youth capability development, university innovation, and social impact partnerships across Bharat.

As we grow, we are looking for a communications professional who can help shape a strong and credible public narrative around our work, vision, and positioning.

This is not a conventional volunteer role focused only on execution. We are looking for someone who enjoys thinking strategically about storytelling, perception, ecosystem positioning, and institutional communication.
The role offers an opportunity to contribute to a fast-evolving AI and social impact initiative working at the intersection of technology, education, innovation, and grassroots impact.

Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Narrative Building

• Help shape the larger public narrative of Wasabi AI
• Refine how we communicate our mission, vision, and impact
• Support positioning across AI, education, and social impact ecosystems

Communication & Messaging

• Guide storytelling and messaging architecture
• Help simplify and sharpen communication materials
• Improve institutional communication and external-facing presentations

PR & Visibility

• Identify PR opportunities and relevant media angles
• Support thought leadership positioning
• Explore opportunities for ecosystem visibility and credibility building

Founder Positioning

• Support founder-led communication and strategic visibility
• Help improve how the organization is represented publicly
• Guide communication tone and perception strategy

Strategic Input

• Participate in periodic strategic discussions
• Provide external perspective and communication insights
• Help strengthen overall ecosystem legitimacy and positioning

Who Is Best Suited For This Role?
We care far more about experience, perspective, communication ability, and strategic thinking than formal qualifications.

This role may be a strong fit for:

• PR professionals
• Communication strategists
• Journalists or editors
• Brand and storytelling experts
• Corporate communications professionals
• Marketing leaders
• Agency professionals
• Thought leadership consultants
• Social impact communication specialists

What Kind of Experience Would Be Valuable?

We are especially looking for people who have:

• Built narratives for organizations, founders, startups, or campaigns
• Worked on strategic communication rather than only execution
• Helped improve public positioning or visibility
• Experience in media relations, ecosystem communication, or storytelling
• Worked with purpose-driven organizations, startups, nonprofits, education, or innovation ecosystems
• Experience handling communication for emerging or fast-growing initiatives

We value:

• clarity of thought
• communication maturity
• strategic perspective
• relationship understanding
• storytelling ability
• ecosystem awareness

more than degrees or titles.

What Motivates Someone In This Role?

This role is ideal for someone who:

• enjoys meaningful ecosystem-building work
• wants to contribute to emerging AI and social impact ecosystems
• enjoys strategic thinking and narrative shaping
• values flexibility and purpose-driven collaboration
• wants to mentor and contribute beyond conventional corporate work
• enjoys helping early-stage missions strengthen credibility and visibility

Minimum Hours per Week:

2-3 hours per week

Duration:

1-2 months

Obuyisi bw'Omu Initiative

We empower Ugandan communities with mental health, WASH, education, and climate resilience initiatives.​

About the Role

We are looking for a creative, proactive, and mission-driven communications professional who can help strengthen our public image, increase awareness of our programs, and engage supporters, volunteers, donors, and partners through impactful storytelling and strategic communication.
The ideal volunteer should have prior experience in nonprofit communications, public relations, journalism, media, digital communications, or a related field. Experience working with NGOs, charities, community-based organizations, or social impact initiatives is highly valued.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about using communication as a tool for social change and community transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication and public relations strategies that strengthen the organization’s visibility and impact.
• Create compelling content for social media, newsletters, blogs, campaigns, and website updates.
• Draft press releases, partnership letters, media briefs, impact stories, and organizational updates.
• Help manage and grow the organization’s online presence across digital platforms.
• Support media outreach and build relationships with journalists, bloggers, partners, and supporters.
• Capture and share stories of impact from our community programs and campaigns.
• Assist in branding, campaign messaging, and public awareness initiatives.
• Collaborate with different departments to promote organizational activities, events, and fundraising campaigns.
• Support communication efforts for projects including:
  • Mental Health Awareness (Kyogere Campaign)
  • WASH & Sanitation Advocacy
  • Climate Action & Green Eco-Lab
  • Quality Education & Flow with Dignity Campaign

Requirements

• Previous experience in Public Relations, Communications, Media, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Communications, or related fields.
• Prior nonprofit, volunteer, NGO, advocacy, or social impact experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong storytelling and content creation abilities.
• Familiarity with social media management and digital engagement tools.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate remotely with an international volunteer team.
• Creative thinking, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Graphic design, video editing, photography, or media production skills are an added advantage.

What You Will Gain

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful grassroots impact in Uganda.
• Practical experience working with an international nonprofit team.
• Opportunity to strengthen your nonprofit communications and PR portfolio.
• Professional networking and cross-cultural collaboration experience.
• Recommendation/reference letter and certificate of appreciation upon successful completion of the volunteer term.
• A chance to use your skills to empower underserved communities and create sustainable social change.

Minimum Hours per Week:

10+ hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

Your expertise and experience could be vital to delivering our ground-breaking climate action and sustainability E-Save app. We're looking for UK-based people for a range of communications, marketing and multi-media roles.

What will you be doing?

You will join a team helping to launch and promote the E‑Save climate‑action app and improving its content and user experience. 

By supporting creative campaigns, you will also help the team raise the profile of Eco Centre, and support local outreach initiatives, volunteer recruitment and communications, and stakeholder engagement. 

Your work will help people discover and use the app to take practical climate action at home.

What are we looking for?

We are building a team with a range of skills and experience who can provide hands on help on regular basis and be responsive to changing needs.

We’re looking for volunteers with skills in writing, design, graphics video, social media, campaigning, web content, or marketing. Whether you’re experienced or building your portfolio, we welcome creative, proactive team players who can bring ideas, collaborate well, and help us communicate climate action in engaging and accessible ways.

What difference will you make?

Your support will help the E‑Save app be effective and inspire real climate action in everyday life. By helping shape and promote the app and organisation, you’ll make sustainable living more accessible. 

You will be at the forefront of bringing climate action into people’s homes across the UK, making sustainable living appealing – and driving real environmental impact.

Who are we: 
We are Buttons & Bubbles CIC. We are dedicated to increasing inclusion and representation across society for the disability community. We take a positive and proactive disability and illness. We don't conform to society's and the media's view that disability is awful, and you have no quality of life. Although we fully acknowledge it gives rise to come of the most heartbreaking and challenging times you will ever face. We ask everyone who joins Buttons & Bubbles to embrace this perspective. If you don't agree with it, then sadly we're not the right organisation for you. 

About the role: 
 
We are looking for people to join our communications team. Helping with a variety of tasks from social media scheduling to posting job adverts to helping create policies.  

Our values: 

We embrace disability and neurodiversity; it makes us a stronger and more brilliant team. No robots at Buttons & Bubbles, thank you! 

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for a few individuals who may have the following skills and experience. Don't worry if you haven’t as full training will be provided.

Skillset; 

• Communication skills  

• Editing cntent  

• Scheduling content  

• Knowledge of admin programs including spreadsheets and outlook 

• Organised  

• Adaptable  

• Willing to learn and develop  

• An individual with a creative mindset 

• Thrill of building an online community. 

• Have a basic DBS check

• Positive attitude towards disability or illness 

Benefits of joining Buttons & Bubbles C.I.C:  

• Gaining valuable experience. 

• Improving your confidence 

• Allows you to explore potentially different areas of interest. 

Benefits of volunteering with us:  

• Making a difference to the community 

• Makes a positive impact on people 

• Develop your current skill set and gain new skills. 

• Displays your level of commitment to future employers. 

• Displays your ability to balance and schedule your time effectively when seeking future 

• Employment opportunities