Global volunteer roles

Position: Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Location: Remote/Homebased
Commitment: Volunteer (10hr/week)

Reports to: Global Head of Talent

About Us

We are a globally focused non-profit organisation, grounded in Christian values, committed to helping communities grow through education, empowerment, and poverty relief. Our programmes support families, strengthen livelihoods, and build resilience by responding to real community needs.

Through long-term partnerships and sustainable approaches, we create opportunities that encourage self-reliance and deliver lasting impact, helping individuals and families move toward stability, dignity, and a better future.

Why Join Us?

Join Project Yananai and be part of something bigger than a role. As a growing, purpose-driven organisation working across multiple countries, we offer the opportunity to shape meaningful change while developing your career, skills and experience.

Here, your voice matters. Your ideas help shape direction, and your work delivers visible, real-world impact. You’ll collaborate with a diverse, global team, gain exposure to strategic initiatives, and grow through hands-on experience in a dynamic, evolving environment.

We recognise the importance of flexibility. Our approach to working hours supports you to contribute in a way that works alongside your personal and professional commitments, within a collaborative and outcome-focused environment.

If you are motivated by purpose, energised by pace, and want to contribute to something truly meaningful, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role

As Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you will play a hands-on role in delivering end-to-end recruitment while partnering closely with hiring managers to meet organisational talent needs. Working with the Global Head of Talent, you will support workforce planning, attract high-quality candidates, and ensure a seamless, positive hiring experience across Project Yananai.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Delivery

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes from role briefing to onboarding.

• Draft and advertise roles across relevant platforms and networks.

• Screen, shortlist, and coordinate interviews with candidates.

• Ensure timely and professional communication throughout the hiring process.

Business Partnering

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and role requirements.

• Provide advice on recruitment strategies, timelines, and best practices.

• Support effective decision-making through structured feedback and insights.

Talent Attraction & Pipeline Building

• Proactively source candidates using job boards, social media, and networks.

• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.

• Promote Project Yananai’s employer brand to attract mission-aligned talent.

Candidate Experience & Onboarding

• Deliver a positive, inclusive, and engaging candidate experience.

• Support onboarding to ensure a smooth transition for new joiners.

Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate recruitment data and track hiring activity.

• Provide regular updates and insights to the Global Head of Talent.

• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and data protection standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance recruitment processes and efficiency.

• Contribute to improving talent acquisition strategies and tools.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or HR in a fast-paced or mission-driven environment.

• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes.

• Experience partnering with stakeholders or hiring managers.

• Familiarity with recruitment systems or tools (desirable).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and roles simultaneously.

• Proactive, solutions-focused, and detail-oriented.

• Strong collaboration skills across teams and geographies.

• Passion for working in a mission-driven, global organisation.

Why Join Us?

• Help build a high-impact, mission-driven global team

• Gain hands-on experience in strategic talent acquisition

• Flexible volunteering model supporting work-life balance

Empower communities. Transform lives. Make a positive and sustainable difference!

Project Yananai is a UK registered charity (1209060) and an equal opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.

TRUSTEE – SERVANTS FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL (SFI)

Help rebuild governance, steward £11m+ assets, and shape the future of a global Christian charity supporting persecuted believers.

SFI is a Christian charity supporting persecuted Christians globally, now entering a critical phase to rebuild governance and define its future.

SFI stands at a turning point. Following regulatory scrutiny and structural challenges, a new board of trustees will be responsible for establishing strong governance, reviewing the organisation’s assets and investments, determining how SFI best supports Christian ministry globally going forward and how SFI operates within the Barnabas family. 

As trustee, you will:

• Strengthen governance, compliance and board effectiveness
• Provide strategic direction during organisational reset
• Oversee significant assets
• Shape future operating model and mission delivery
• Ensure transparency, accountability and wise stewardship

We’re seeking experienced, values-driven leaders with strong judgement and independence of thought. Backgrounds may include governance, finance, investments, property, law, or international work. 

What you’ll gain:

• Influence at a pivotal moment of organisational change
• Opportunity to shape global Christian impact
• Board-level experience in complex governance environments

Please contact Adam Stacey, CEO, Charisma Recruitment. Your expression of interest should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 2 June
First stage interviews with SFI (online): w/c 22 June
Second stage interviews with CMS (in person in Swindon): 29 June

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian.

Social Friday

We transform Fridays into scalable social-impact days by connecting companies, nonprofits and volunteers.

Student Lead

Join Us as Student Lead and ignite the Social Friday spirit on campuses worldwide

Location: UK and North America (remote-friendly)
Role Type: Leadership 
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (with dotted line to CEO) Department: Community & Academia Outreach

About Social Friday Social Friday is a global lifestyle movement that inspires people to connect, collaborate, and create impact every Friday. We’re now looking for a dynamic Student Lead to champion Social Friday across universities worldwide—making it both a campus tradition and a subject of academic debate and research.

Role Purpose The Student Lead sparks energy among students and academia, positioning Social Friday as a lived experience and an academic subject. You’ll mobilize student communities, build bridges with professors, and create visibility and credibility that drive long-term impact.

Key Accountabilities

• Inspire and mobilize students to host and join Social Friday events on campuses.
• Advocate for Social Friday in seminars, lectures, and conferences.
• Build relationships with professors and faculties to encourage research and publications.
• Promote Social Friday as a subject for theses, master’s work, and PhD studies.
• Create and guide a global student ambassador network.
• Document and share student-led experiences to increase visibility and recognition.

Core Competencies

• Inspiration – Sparks belonging and energy among students. Leadership – Mobilizes and empowers student communities.
• Advocacy – Positions Social Friday as lifestyle and academic subject.
• Networking – Builds bridges between students, professors, and universities.
• Cultural Awareness – Connects across diverse academic settings with openness.

Skills & Experience Essential:

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in student initiatives or leadership roles.
• Ability to motivate and engage diverse student groups.
• Understanding of university structures and academic environments. Desirable: 
• Experience building youth networks or movements.
• Familiarity with academic research processes.
• International or cross-cultural exposure.

Success Indicators 

• Growth in universities actively involved with Social Friday.
• Student-led theses or research projects initiated.
• Expansion of the student ambassador network.
• Positive feedback from students and academic partners. 
• Mentions of Social Friday in academic discussions or publications.

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of changemakers? Apply now and help make Social Friday a global campus lifestyle and academic movement.

Minimum Hours per Week:

2-3 hours per week

Duration:

3-5 months

FareShare Greater Manchester is looking for volunteer Driver's Assistants to join our busy friendly delivery team with redistributing tonnes of surplus food a month to charities and community initiatives across Greater Manchester.

FareShare is a national charity fighting food poverty and global warming by tackling food surplus. We source overstocked food from retailers and manufacturers and engage many volunteers to help re-distribute it to over 220 frontline charities and community groups across Greater Manchester. These groups, in turn, provide meals to vulnerable people experiencing food poverty, individuals who are homeless, families, and people who are unemployed or socially isolated. This food would otherwise have gone to waste, so we are simultaneously supporting people in need and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Key responsibilities

Working closely with the driver of a temperature-controlled 3.5 tonne Mercedes Sprinter van to deliver surplus food orders to the premises of the benevolent projects we support. 

Loading and unloading the vehicle and carrying out a range of tasks, from basic vehicle checks to delivery administration.

The required skills and attributes are:

• Reliability and ability to commit to pre-agreed volunteer shifts (ESSENTIAL)

• Physical fitness, to take on moving and handling of food orders

• Ability to follow procedures and instructions

• Good verbal communication skills

• Interest in the work of FareShare Greater Manchester and our values

• High respect for Health & Safety procedures and standards

In return you will gain:

Career and CV advice and support

A reference for future employers

Reimbursement of travel and lunch expenses 

The opportunity to give practical help to fight food poverty and reduce food waste (and associated CO2 emissions)

The opportunity to meet like-minded people and make new friends

Our operating hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. 

Driver and Driver’s Assistant shifts begin at 8:30am. 

We welcome volunteers who can commit to one day a week. 

The days and rota hours of volunteering are agreed around your availability.

​IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must be resident in the UK and living in Greater Manchester, or within easy commuting distance of our base, in order to volunteer with us. There are no exceptions to this rule. This is because we require volunteers to be able to reliably commit to regular shifts for some of our roles. We are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas applicants.

Know someone else who might be interested in volunteering with us?
Please pass our details on to them as we always welcome new people on our teams. :)

Tools With A Mission, a Christian charity, is looking for a volunteer Van Coordinator to help organise and support the smooth running of our van collections across Northern England.

Our vans play a vital role in collecting and transporting donated tools from the public, which are refurbished and sent overseas to support livelihoods and transform communities.

This is a voluntary position, ideal for an organised and reliable individual who wants to make a meaningful contribution to a charity making a global impact.

Empowering Young Women to Lead Change

TuWezeshe is a transformative, year-long fellowship for Black, African and minoritised women aged 18–30. Build your voice, your network, and your power to end gender-based violence.

A Fellowship Rooted in Feminist Solidarity

TuWezeshe Akina Dada is a year-long, OCN-accredited leadership programme designed to equip young Black, African and minoritised women with the skills, confidence, and networks to drive real social change.

Rooted in survivor-led, anti-racist, and community-driven principles, the fellowship nurtures bold, politically conscious leaders ready to challenge inequalities across the UK, Africa, and Europe. Led by FORWARD and Home Girls Unite, TuWezeshe is a unique bridge for collective feminist advocacy against Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).

A collaborative initiative involving FORWARD, Home Girls Unite, and a strategic network of partners across the UK, Africa, and Europe.

Everything You Need to Lead

As a fellow, you receive structured support, real funding, and a sisterhood that stays with you long after the programme ends.

Leadership Training: 

• 10 weeks of comprehensive training, including a fully funded residential weekend, Built around feminist leadership principles and practical advocacy skills. 

Dedicated Mentorship: 

• Paired with a dedicated mentor who understands your lived experience and supports you throughout your fellowship journey and beyond. 

Social Action Grant: 

• Receive £250 to fund your own social action project tackling gender inequality. Additional fundraising support is available for larger projects. 

Policy Influence: 

• A platform to influence national and international policy. Fellows gain access to spaces where their voices shape the systems that affect their communities. 

Pan-African Network: 

• Join a cross-continental sisterhood of advocates united in feminist solidarity–connections that span the UK, Europe, and across Africa. 

OCN Accreditation: 

• Earn a formally accredited qualification from the Open College Network, recognising your leadership development and skills. 

How the Fellowship Works

A full year of learning, action, and community–here's everything you need to know before you apply.

Commitment & Structure 

• Duration: 1-year programme

• Training: 10 weeks, including a residential weekend and in-person final session

• Residential: 24–26 July 2026 (fully funded, in London)

• Online training: September – December 2026 (dates TBC)

• Social action project: Implementation until September 2027

Financial Support

• Social action grant: £250 per fellow to fund your project

• Fundraising support: Fellows are supported to raise additional funds if their project requires more

• Refundable deposit: £70, returned on completion of the residential

  • If you need an exemption, please email us!

• Travel & expenses: Concessionary reimbursements available for travel and out-of-pocket costs

Are You Ready to Be a Changemaker?

We're looking for bold, driven young women who are passionate about ending gender inequality, and ready to do something about it.

You should apply if you are:

• A Black, African or minoritised woman aged 18–30 living in the UK

• Passionate about social justice and ending gender-based violence

• Committed to community change and building solidarity

• Ready to design and lead your own social action project

• Eager to grow as a leader and join a pan-African sisterhood

Applications now open: deadline May 31, 2026

Take Your First Step

Join a year-long fellowship that will equip you with everything you need to lead real change — from training and mentorship to funding and a global network.

VSO – Uzbekistan Education Project

International Volunteering Opportunity: English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher (Aug 2026 – June 2027)

About VSO: 

VSO is a global development organisation that uses the power of volunteering to tackle poverty and inequality. Rather than providing aid, VSO works in partnership with governments and local institutions to strengthen skills and systems so that sustainable change continues long after a project ends. Volunteers are placed at the centre of community-led development to empower the most marginalised people.  

Project Summary

The Government of Uzbekistan is prioritising improved English language learning across the education system as part of national development reforms. In partnership with the Ministry of Preschool and School Education, VSO will place experienced and passionate volunteer teachers in public secondary schools to strengthen English language teaching and learning outcomes.  

Why this opportunity is unique?  

This is more than a teaching role — it is an opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful and lasting impact on education reform

• Gain valuable international experience in a multicultural environment.

• Be part of a global movement for positive change

• By supporting teachers and students to reach their full potential, you will leave a legacy that continues long after your placement ends.

Role Summary – EFL Teacher (English Language-Teacher)

Location: Public secondary schools in Uzbekistan Duration: 10–11 months (August 2026 – June 2027)  

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering interactive English classes to students aged 11–16

• Mentoring and coaching local teachers

• Leading extracurricular language activities and English clubs

• Integrating technology and modern teaching methodologies in the classroom  

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduate in Education / TESOL / Linguistics or related fields

• Final-year undergraduate or master’s student (who completes the course by July 2026)

• Fluent in English language (minimum C1 level)

• CELTA / TEFL / TESOL / DELTA preferred

Allowance, Costs & Support

There are no programme fees for volunteers. Fully funded project, all cost covered by VSO, including:

• Monthly living allowance equivalent to a local teacher’s salary

• Private accommodation near the workplace

• Return international flights, Visa, vaccinations & DBS -onboarding costs

• Comprehensive medical insurance and 24/7 mental health support

• Access to VSO’s global learning platform and continuous professional development

• In-country support from VSO for the full duration of the placement  

VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We will expect all our employees/ volunteers to commit to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.

All successful candidates will have enhanced criminal background check done during onboarding 

Application Closing Date: 7th June 2026

We have an opportunity for a volunteer based in our Salisbury office to support our busy supporter care/membership team. You will help the team to ensure our members and supporters receive the highest standards of care and an excellent experience.

What you will be doing

This dynamic opportunity could involve anything from answering supporter queries and letter stuffing, to updating supporter records, filing and researching.

Location – This role is based at Plantlife Head Office in Salisbury, Wiltshire, so we are looking for a volunteer who is based in or around Salisbury. Ideally, we would prefer someone who lives in close proximity to our office.

Time commitment – We are looking for someone who can volunteer one day per week with us in our Salisbury office, aiming to give 5 hours or more (Wednesday or Thursday).

United Nations CSO, Centre for Big Synergy, reaches over 250M in over 120 countries. We are seeking a research and outreach lead to help reach potential partners for various UK and global programmes. 

What will you be doing?

An opportunity to contribute to world leading projects impacting millions of people across the globe. Projects span across multiple sectors such as film and media, education, DEI, environment and climate change amongst others.

• Research key stakeholders/potential partners that fit our target audience. Working on LinkedIn and other partnership platforms
• Identify and collect details and impact of potential partner leads
• Compile, format, and maintain clean, accurate databases
• Cross-check data for accuracy and support wider outreach and campaign activity

This role is very flexible and can be fitted around your availability.

What are we looking for?

A committed and meticulous person, passionate about making the world a more sustainable, safer and peaceful place.

• Have some experience of research and working with senior leadership across organisations and identifying potential partners and stakeholders
• Ability to research and maintain database of potential partners, work on lead generation and follow ups
• Prompt communication and timekeeping, ability to deliver on time
• Maintain confidentiality and utmost standards of professional etiquette.

What difference will you make?

Billions of people globally, are unaware of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) let alone take any steps to create a more sustainable world for themselves and in the process for others in this complexly interconnected world.

Our projects and initiatives help educate the British as well as global societies about the UN SDGs. Your contributions can educate and inspire millions to act on the SDGs and bring positive changes that will impact all of us in this complexly interconnected world.

It will also help partner organisations join forces and work in synergy to amplify the impact of the initiative through communal as well as individual efforts. Thus, benefitting more lives that we would have helped acting alone.

What will you be doing?

You should be an experienced and talented video editor/content creator.

This is an opportunity to boost your portfolio and build a very high profile network for furthering your career, gain visibility and also be associated with the world' biggest UN Global Goals initiative of its kind.

The editor will

• Create short intro and ending animations/transitions for the festival's SM, SM ads and screenings
• Edit the interviews (Zoom/Teams) and additional footage/still to create social media ready files for YT, LI, FB, TW and IG
• Add subtitles and captions as needed for the videos

You would need to have your own professional equipment and software and a camera and lights (if you are also a videographer - preferred, not mandatory)
 

What are we looking for?

A committed and meticulous person, passionate about making the world a more sustainable, safer and peaceful place

• Proven experience (3 or more years) of hands-on experience with editing softwares (Adobe After Effects or Final Cut Pro X or Avid Media Composer  or Lightworks and Premier etc)
• Can create dynamic and impactful content for different social media channels
• Capacity to work to tight deadlines
• Experience working to a specification
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Understands the resource constraints of a not for profit and is able to work with those
• Open to feedback
• Maintain confidentiality and utmost standards of professional etiquette

What difference will you make?

Over 85% of people in the UK and even more, globally, are unaware of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) let alone take any steps to create a more sustainable world for themselves and in the process for others in this complexly interconnected world.

This highlights the need for such initiatives to educate the British as well as global societies about the UN SDGs. Your contributions can educate and inspire millions to act on the SDGs and bring positive changes that will impact all of us in this complexly interconnected world.

Most importantly your efforts will ensure that both individuals and organisations who see your videos and listen to the podcasts can come together and join forces to work in synergy, thus, benefitting more lives than acting alone.

Before you apply

Please apply with CV and video portfolio (mandatory)

About Us:

Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. is a survivor-led social enterprise dedicated to uncovering hidden truths, amplifying unheard voices and challenging dominant narratives.

We focus on exposing lived experiences, including those of survivors, whistleblowers and truth-tellers, while fostering a conscious, informed and empowered global community.

Our work centres around storytelling, awareness and creating platforms for real voices that are often ignored or silenced.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and intuitive Podcast Guest Booker / Story Researcher to identify, research and secure compelling guests for our podcast.

This role is for someone who naturally spots stories others miss — someone curious, observant and driven to uncover real human experiences. You will be responsible for sourcing guests globally, conducting outreach, building trust and ensuring each story is approached with care and integrity.

You will play a key role in shaping the depth, authenticity and direction of our podcast conversations.

This is a volunteer role, with the opportunity to transition into a paid position as the organisation grows.

Why This Role Matters

• Help uncover and amplify real, often unheard voices

• Contribute to conversations that challenge narratives and raise awareness

• Be part of a purpose-driven, impact-led platform

• Directly influence the quality, depth and integrity of podcast storytelling

• Opportunity to grow into a paid role as the organisation expands

Experience Qualification and Requirements

We are not looking for formal qualifications — we are looking for the right mindset, instincts and approach to people and stories.

You Are a Natural Story Hunter

• Curious, observant and always asking deeper questions

• Able to identify meaningful stories others may overlook

• Genuinely interested in people, communities and lived experiences

You Are Resourceful & Proactive

• Comfortable searching across multiple platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, forums, etc.)

• Willing to explore both online and offline spaces to find stories

• Take initiative — you don’t wait to be told what to do

You Have Strong People Skills

• Able to approach sensitive individuals with empathy and respect

• Skilled at building trust, especially with those sharing vulnerable experiences

• Excellent written and verbal communication

You Are Organised & Reliable

• Able to manage multiple leads, conversations and follow-ups

• Comfortable using tools to track outreach and progress

• Consistent and dependable in communication and delivery

You Are Values-Aligned

• Passionate about truth, awareness and authentic storytelling

• Able to handle deep, emotional, or controversial topics with maturity

• Respect confidentiality and ethical storytelling practices

Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties

Guest Sourcing & Story Discovery

• Proactively search for and identify potential podcast guests globally (online and offline)

• Source individuals including survivors, whistleblowers, experts and truth-tellers

• Explore platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, forums, communities and grassroots networks

• Engage with both online communities and direct outreach to vulnerable or underrepresented groups

Outreach & Relationship Building

• Conduct outreach via social media, email and personal/community networks

• Build trust and rapport with potential guests through respectful and empathetic communication

• Handle sensitive conversations with professionalism and care

Research & Vetting

• Carry out initial research and vetting to assess alignment, credibility and safeguarding considerations

• Ensure ethical storytelling standards and confidentiality are maintained

Pipeline & Coordination

• Build and manage a structured pipeline of potential guests

• Track outreach, responses and progress using appropriate tools

• Manage multiple leads and ongoing conversations simultaneously

Pre-Interview & Preparation

• Coordinate and support pre-interviews where required

• Prepare concise guest briefs to support podcast recordings

• Ensure guests are informed, comfortable and prepared

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Social Media & Marketing Team (SMMT)

• Align guest stories with broader content strategy and campaigns

Podcast Guest Booking & Story Research is about people, not just content.
When we understand this:

• Trust is built through consistent, thoughtful outreach and clear communication with potential guests

• Safeguarding is embedded in how we approach stories, ensuring ethical research and respectful handling of sensitive topics

• Respect is what keeps guests engaged, valued and willing to share their stories authentically

Chetacare

We deliver predictive chronic disease management to African patients through continuous monitoring between clinic visits.

Social Media Manager (Linkedin, Instagram, Twitter)

About Chetacare
Chetacare is a predictive chronic disease management platform built for Africa. We help patients living with hypertension and diabetes stay consistent with their medications, access clinical care remotely, and get triaged by real humans when it matters most. We reach patients through a mobile app, WhatsApp, and an IVR voice system, so no one is left out, regardless of their device or digital literacy.
We need a voice as strong as our mission.

Role description
As our Volunteer Social Media Manager, you will own Chetacare's presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter/X. You will be the person who turns our story, the patients we reach, the emergencies we prevent, the communities we serve into content that informs, moves, and grows our audience.
This is not a content scheduling role. This is a storytelling role. We want someone who understands that behind every data point is a human life, and who knows how to make that land online.

What you will be doing

• Managing and growing Chetacare's LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter/X accounts
• Developing and executing a monthly content calendar across all three platforms
• Writing captions, threads, and posts that are clear, human, and on-brand
• Sharing Chetacare's impact stories, health statistics, and platform updates in engaging formats
• Engaging with followers, responding to comments, and building community
• Tracking performance metrics and sharing monthly insights with the team
• Collaborating with our graphic designer to align visuals and copy
• Staying current with conversations around African health, digital health, and global health equity

What we are looking for

• Demonstrated experience managing social media accounts, ideally for a brand, NGO, startup, or campaign in Africa.
• Strong writing skills, you can adapt your tone across platforms without losing the human touch
• Understanding of what performs on LinkedIn vs Instagram vs Twitter/X
• Comfortable with scheduling tools
• Self-starter who can work independently in an async, remote environment
• Genuine interest in healthcare, African innovation, or social impact

Bonus if you have:

• Experience in health communications, global health, or development sector content
• Basic graphic design skills or familiarity with Canva
• A strong understanding of African digital communities

What you will gain

• Hands-on experience managing social media for a real-world healthtech startup
• A measurable track record of growing and engaging a mission-driven audience
• A strong reference letter and LinkedIn recommendation upon completion
• Collaboration with a passionate international team
• The satisfaction of using your skills to contribute to better health outcomes across Africa

Minimum Hours per Week:

10+ hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

Onja

We train underprivileged Malagasy youth into remote software developers for global tech companies.

PR Specialist

Onja, a social enterprise based in Madagascar, is looking for an experienced PR professional to help us refine and implement our media strategy. As we enter an exciting new chapter in our growth, we want to share our story with tech firms and social impact investors in Europe, the UK and the US.

Since 2017, our innovative model has allowed us to co-create sustainable economic mobility pathways for Malagasy youth with the highest need and highest potential. Their success is helping to build a more prosperous Madagascar. 

How you will help Malagasy youth fulfill their potential
With a verified, scalable model in place, and some fantastic achievements under our built with our inaugural cohort (Wave 1, 2019-2021), we want to show the world a better way of doing development by sharing our success.

We're looking for a proactive PR professional who is passionate about our mission to help us tell our story in the tech and social impact ecosystems. This role will work with Onja's Communication Manager and we anticipate a time commitment of two hours/month for three months.

Minimum Hours per Week:

0-1 hours per week

Duration:

3-5 months

Supporting a values-led organisation through inclusive and effective people practices

Equality in Tourism is a not-for-profit organisation working to advance gender equality and social justice across the global tourism industry. Through research, partnerships and advocacy, we support a more equitable, inclusive and sustainable tourism sector.

Our work relies on a dedicated network of volunteers, who contribute their time and expertise in different ways. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Senior HR & Volunteer Lead to help strengthen how we recruit, support and engage this community.

This is a key volunteer leadership role, suited to someone who can bring both strategic oversight and practical guidance to our people practices.

The Role

You will work closely with the leadership team to ensure that our internal practices reflect our commitment to equity, inclusion and fair work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and refining our volunteer recruitment approach, ensuring it is inclusive, transparent, and genuinely reflects our values

• Developing and maintaining appropriate HR processes and policies for a small, mission-driven organisation

• Supporting effective and welcoming onboarding practices for new volunteers

• Advising on volunteer engagement, wellbeing and retention

• Providing guidance to volunteer managers to support a respectful, collaborative and inclusive working environment

• Establishing clear approaches to feedback and development for the volunteers

• Contributing to a culture that reflects Equality in Tourism’s commitment to gender equality, diversity and ethical practice

About You

We are looking for someone with senior-level experience in HR, people management or organisational development, ideally with an understanding of the not-for-profit or voluntary sector.

You will bring:

• Experience in developing or advising on inclusive HR and recruitment practices

• The ability to balance structure with flexibility in a small organisation

• Strong interpersonal and advisory skills, with a collaborative and supportive approach

• An interest in, and commitment to, gender equality, human rights and sustainable tourism

• The confidence to work both strategically and at a practical level

Why This Role Matters

Our volunteers play a central role in delivering our work. Ensuring they are supported, respected and effectively engaged is essential to our impact.

In this role, you will help to ensure that:

• Our internal practices are aligned with our external mission

• Volunteers have a positive and meaningful experience and encourage volunteer retention 

• We continue to grow in a way that is inclusive, sustainable and values-driven

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to contribute to an organisation working to influence positive change in global tourism policy and practice

• A meaningful leadership role within a respected, purpose-driven organisation

• The chance to apply your professional expertise in support of social impact

• Experience working with a committed, international network