Engineer volunteer roles in Charing cross, greater london

We are looking for a Volunteer Audio Engineer / Editor to join our Podcast Production Team.

You will help transform raw recordings into clear, professional podcast episodes while maintaining high standards of sound quality and respectful storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit podcast recordings to professional audio quality
• Remove background noise and improve sound clarity
• Balance audio levels between hosts and guests
• Apply EQ, compression and basic mastering
• Prepare final audio files for podcast distribution
• Support the team with audio clips for promotional use
• Ensure audio content meets quality and production standards

Who We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience using audio editing software (Audacity, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Reaper, Logic Pro or similar)
• Experience editing spoken audio (podcasts, interviews, voice recordings)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable working with sensitive subject matter

Bonus Skills

• Experience working on podcasts
• Understanding of audio mastering
• Interest in mission-led media or social impact work

Formal qualifications are not required — practical experience and portfolio work are welcome.

Why Join Us

• Gain experience in podcast production
• Contribute to an important social impact project
• Work with a creative and mission-driven team
• Build your portfolio in audio editing
• Priority consideration for future paid roles as the organisation grows

ENGINEERS/MAKERS

Across the UK, our 60+ local branches help disabled people live the lives they choose. Our network of skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests each year to design and make customised equipment free of charge.

Our Engineer/Maker volunteers are at the very heart of what our local branches do. They use their practical skills and creativity to help people with disabilities live fuller and more independent lives.

What the role involves

This is a varied role where local need shapes what you’ll be working on, but it often includes:

• Designing and making pieces of equipment for individuals with specific needs

• Using your practical skills working with metal, wood, plastic, or electronics (or a combination of them)

• Attending a monthly meeting of the local branch.

We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, and there’s an induction that covers all the areas above. You’ll also have chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us.

What you’ll need for this role

Essential

• Practical experience in working with one of the above materials

• Comfortable working with people, listening to them and understanding their needs

• Able to apply our risk management system

• Able to apply disability, equality, and inclusion practices

• Able to keep people’s personal details safe

• Willing to follow REMAP policies and procedures and a commitment to our values

Desirable

• Access to your own tools and workshop (or can access these)

• Able to drive or have good transport links

You’ll also need to complete the induction checklist, as well as a DBS check and reference check.

Where will I volunteer?

This role is largely home based, but will generally also involve visiting clients out in the community. Your local branches hold in-person meetings once a month or so.

Time commitment

This varies quite a lot depending on which cases come in, how complex they are and whether they fit your skills and experience, but it’s essentially a flexible role and there are no set hours.

Why volunteer

When you volunteer with us, you join a community of committed people with a passion for helping to improve the lives of others. We’re a volunteer led organisation and we couldn’t do what we do without your hard work, skills and commitment.

N.B. We’ll reimburse any out-of-pocket expenses during your time with us.