Remote tech support volunteer roles in south ockendon, thurrock

InStudents

A global social enterprise that empowers students to lead local projects, dismantling educational barriers to ensure equitable access to opportunities for all.

• Lack of Access: Students in rural and underserved regions lack quality career guidance and opportunities equivalent to their privileged peers.

• Employability Gap: Students from less prestigious universities often struggle to gain the real-world work experience and confidence needed for employment.

• Ineffective Aid: Many top-down educational solutions fail because they lack crucial local context, cultural understanding, and input from the communities they aim to serve.

We are building a global, student-led movement for educational equity, empowering local leaders to solve local challenges.

• Equal Opportunities Project (EQOP): We deliver free, career-focused courses to students in underserved regions using accessible technology like WhatsApp. The content is co-created with UK university and corporate partners.

• Impact Champions Project: We are establishing a global network of student-led societies on university campuses. Each society identifies and tackles local education issues with our support, creating a sustainable, "locally led, globally connected" model for change.

Hello! We believe that a student's potential should be determined by their ambition, not their background. Right now, millions of students in underserved communities are being left behind, lacking the guidance and opportunities they need to thrive.

InStudents is changing that. We empower students to become leaders who solve educational challenges within their own communities, from running career courses via WhatsApp in rural India to building a global network of on-campus "Impact Champions".

We're looking for passionate people to help us scale this student-led movement. Whether you have skills in marketing, content creation, project management, or mentoring, your time and expertise can directly help a student discover a new career path or gain the confidence to lead. Join us and help build a world where every student has the chance to succeed.

Education Equity Content Strategist (EQOP)

Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)

Imagine creating a course that a student in a remote village can access on a simple smartphone, a course that opens their eyes to a future they never thought possible. Our Equal Opportunities Project (EQOP) has already reached over 10,000 students in rural India, and that’s where you come in.

In this role, you will:

• Research and design new, career-focused mini-courses on topics from financial literacy to social entrepreneurship.

• Write clear, engaging, and inspiring content specifically tailored for a youth audience and delivery via accessible tech like WhatsApp.

• Collaborate with our university partners to transform their expert knowledge into powerful, bite-sized learning experiences.

Your words will directly bridge the opportunity gap for thousands of students, providing them with the knowledge and confidence to pursue their dreams.

Weekly Time Commitment

2-3 hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)

3-5 months

Support a startup promoting sustainability through battery recycling ♻️

ReviveBattery mitigate the early death of lead-acid batteries and regenerate them 2-3 times for up to 90% of their original capacity. In the process, they reduce 3.5 tons of Co2 emissions per battery. Battery recycling is an emission-intensive chemical process that causes environmental damage and harms people engaging with it. Their cutting-edge technology rejuvenates batteries without damaging them, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding the need for energy-intensive recycling.

HR Recruiting Coordinator

Job Title: HR Recruiting Coordinator Location: Remote/Hybrid Duration: 6 months Reports to: HR Lead / Founder About Us: Revive Battery is a cutting-edge battery regeneration company dedicated to transforming the energy sector with sustainable solutions. We specialize in extending battery life, reducing waste, and minimizing the environmental impact of lead-acid batteries through our innovative regeneration technology. Based in the Netherlands, our mission is to support a global transition to circular energy systems. We welcome Erasmus+ and international student interns who are passionate about sustainability to join our mission-driven team.

Role Summary: As an HR Recruiting Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting our recruitment and talent management processes. You will be responsible for coordinating candidate outreach, managing recruitment pipelines, and assisting with onboarding activities. This provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on HR experience in an international startup while building skills in recruitment, administration, and organizational development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and post job descriptions on various platforms. 
• Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate evaluations
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with candidates and hiring managers
• Support the onboarding process by preparing offer letters, agreements, and necessary HR documents Maintain candidate and employee records with accuracy and confidentiality
• Assist in organizing internal meetings, sync sessions, and training programs
• Use tools such as Google Workspace, Trello, and Asana to manage HR workflows
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance candidate expe HR operations

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and familiarity with recruitment platforms
• Interest in sustainability and contributing to impactful HR practices in the green tech sector

What We Offer:

• Practical experience in recruitment, HR operations, and talent management
• Exposure to international HR practices in a sustainability-driven startup
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• Opportunity to contribute to building a diverse, inclusive, and mission-driven team
• Certificate of completion and reference upon successful completion

Minimum Hours per Week

10+ hours per week

Duration

6+ months

We are looking for support in the 4 following areas - you don't have to tick every box to apply, role names, scope and focus are flexible. If you think you have any of the skills, interests or experience to support us in any of these areas, please feel free to apply!

Social Media Coordinator: Support audience growth and reach - looking for skills/experience such as...

• Experience in social media management and content creation with Canva (or similar design tools)
• Copywriting for Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc
• Graphic design 
• Understanding of maintaining branding and visual identity 
• Video media creation and editing 
• Designing and executing social media strategy
• Conducting market research
• Measuring, tracking and interpreting analytics

Research Coordinator: Research and writing support & delivery - looking for skills/experience such as...

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Experience in fact-checking and evaluating sources
• Academic research methods/citation
• Interest in tackling misinformation
• Managing project timelines
• Workshop/presentation delivery
• Providing peer support

Production Coordinator: Technical production support - looking for skills/experience such as...

• Website design and management
• Knowledge of WordPress themes, plugins and backend updates
• Coding knowledge (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
• Provision of general tech support
• Website hosting knowledge
• Podcast editing and production
• Audio and video editing 

Growth Coordinator: Organisational growth and strategy support - looking for skills/experience such as...

• Networking and outreach 
• Engagement with a range of stakeholders 
• Fundraising research and writing
• Measuring and reporting the impact of work
• Maintaining financial records
• Project management
• Writing and maintaining policies or governance documents 

Spero is a UK-born, newly formed, youth-led, non-profit global storytelling platform dedicated to sharing diverse perspectives from around the world. We're creating a place for people to look beyond their own borders and to learn and connect with the real lives and experiences of others everywhere. 

Our aim is to foster understanding and connection in an increasingly polarised world by sharing authentic stories, building empathy, and encouraging thoughtful dialogue. Part of our mission is to humanise global issues, making them more engaging and accessible - especially for young people who often feel disconnected from traditional news and politics.

We’re looking for motivated people with the passion, time, and curiosity to join our team. These volunteer roles are a chance to gain meaningful experience, contribute to an impactful mission, and grow your skills in a supportive, creative environment. 

Spero is entirely volunteer-run, so these positions are unpaid and remote. But in return, you’ll gain hands-on experience in project management, communications, research, teamwork, creative production, and problem solving all while helping us build something that matters.

Application Deadline: Friday 12th September 14:00 BST

All volunteers should have :

● Interest in global issues and diverse perspectives.

● Ability to be proactive, work both independently and collaboratively, and manage time effectively.

What you need to know

- Roles are part-time, flexible, and designed to fit around other elements of your life

- We are asking for a commitment of about 5-8 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months (but hopefully long-term if you enjoy our work)

- Our team meets on Mondays, 7:30–9:00 pm BST (attendance at most meetings is important, so make sure timing works if you’re international).

- Expected start date Monday 29th of September

- As a coordinator you will provide flexible support to your area of work as well as across the organisation. You will get the chance to take on an area or project with direct ownership and responsibilities.

If you’re passionate about global issues, creativity, and working in a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!