Graphic design volunteer volunteer volunteer roles in Dungannon, mid ulster

Role Title: Graphic Designer

Role Purpose

Quilombo UK is looking for a Graphic Designer to join the team. Quilombo UK is a not for profit social enterprise that challenges people to think differently and bridge gaps between communities, with the aim of building a culturally rich society, where differences are accepted and celebrated. As chosen among 160 other organizations to work in collaboration with the Home Office on the “Building a Stronger Britain together” project, you will be joining a team, which not only supports the community but also stands up to extremism in all of its forms.

Quilombo UK works in collaboration with QMC Capoeira School, giving you the chance to support QMC Capoeira which is one of the most awarded Capoeira Schools in UK (UK Coaching Awards, Gillette Sports Awards, Kingston Council Sports Awards).

By joining QuilomboUK you will be supported and guided by experienced staff and volunteers, who are willing to share their skill set and will provide you with great opportunities for development in many different areas.

Ideal candidates will use their passion to promote Quilombo UK and raise its profile, while attracting new members. They should create engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of media.

Main Responsibilities

• Study design briefs and determine requirements
• Schedule projects and define budget constraints
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
• Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand
• Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic
• Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final design
• Test graphics across various media
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

Essential Skills

• Proven graphic designing experience
• A portfolio of illustrations or other graphics / CV
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite)
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of tasks
• Focused, organised and able to prioritise and execute tasks independently
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus
• Must be UK resident

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate

Job Type: Volunteer

Period Reality

We share real menstrual stories worldwide to educate, normalize cycles, and inspire self-understanding.

Graphic Designer

Why this role matters

Visual storytelling is a powerful part of how we communicate at Period Reality. From social media to educational resources, design helps make complex topics clear, engaging, and accessible. This role is key to bringing our ideas to life visually and ensuring our content resonates with the people we serve.

What you’ll do

• Design engaging social media graphics for platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn etc.

• Create one-pagers, reports, and visual resources for internal and external use

• Design downloadable materials such as guides, tools, and educational content

• Design infographics that simplify complex topics around menstrual health and gender equity

• Collaborate with different teams to bring ideas to life

• Maintain visual consistency across all designs in line with our brand guide

• Contribute new creative ideas

What we’re looking for

• A creative designer with a strong eye for layout, colour, and visual storytelling

• Experience in designing for social media and digital platforms

• Comfortable creating a range of materials (graphics, infographics, documents, etc.)

• Proficient in design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Suite, Figma, etc.)

• Able to translate complex ideas into clear and engaging visuals

• Proactive, self-driven, able to manage tasks independently and commit time

• Collaborative and open to feedback

• Aligned with our mission and comfortable working in an impact-driven environment

Minimum Hours per Week:

10+ hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.

We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons.

Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.

We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace

Join us in leading positive change!

About the position

The role provides you with flexibility and autonomy at work. Where necessary, specific training will also be provided to help you develop and grow your skill set.

Main Responsibilities

• Study design briefs and determine requirements.
• Schedule projects and define budget constraints.
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements.
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas.
• Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand.
• Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic.
• Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final design.
• Test graphics across various media.
• Amend designs after feedback.
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand.
• General tasks
• Contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings with views and suggestions etc.

Essential

• Proven graphic designing experience.
• A portfolio of illustrations or another graphics / CV
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite)
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of tasks.
• Focused, organised and able to prioritise and execute tasks independently.
• To show professionalism at all levels and in all environments
• Strong team player
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus.

Desirable

• Committed to working with the community with a passion for helping others less fortunate.

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK is a 16-week UNPAID opportunity that requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

Volunteer Graphic Designer – The Lysene Cultural Foundation

Flexible • Founding Creative Role• REMOTE

Ladies and Gentlemen, lovers of classical beauty,

As we prepare to launch The Lysene Cultural Foundation, we are seeking a talented, imaginative, and aesthetically minded volunteer Graphic Designer to join our founding team and help shape the visual identity of this new cultural charity.

The Foundation exists to advance public understanding of Renaissance, Beaux‑Arts, and classical artistic traditions. We believe that beauty is a public good, something that enriches lives, strengthens communities, and connects us to our shared cultural heritage. Inspired by the artistic world of the Principality of Lys, the Foundation brings this vision to the public through exhibitions, educational programmes, research, and artistic support.

To present this mission with clarity, elegance, and visual harmony, we are seeking a designer who can help craft our brand identity and bring our aesthetic values to life.

About the Role

We are seeking a volunteer Graphic Designer who will:

• Lead the development of the Foundation’s visual identity, including logo, colour palette, typography, and brand guidelines.

• Create elegant, cohesive design assets for digital platforms, print materials, and public‑facing communications.

• Support the design of promotional materials for exhibitions, events, and educational programmes.

• Help ensure that all visual outputs reflect the Foundation’s classical aesthetic and artistic values.

• Work collaboratively with the Head of Communications, trustees, and advisors.

• Full flexibility around schedule and involvement.

• Bring creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for classical beauty and design.

This is a rare opportunity to define the visual character of a new cultural institution from its earliest days.

Our Vision

The Foundation seeks to preserve the elegance of the past, celebrate the creativity of the present, and inspire the artists of the future. Through exhibitions, learning initiatives, and public engagement, we aim to make classical beauty a shared public resource.

Your work as Graphic Designer will help ensure that this vision is expressed with clarity, refinement, and artistic integrity.

An Invitation

If you believe in the enduring power of beauty and wish to contribute your design expertise to a meaningful cultural mission, we would be delighted to speak with you.

Together, we can build a living legacy of art, architecture, and craftsmanship — one that will flourish for generations.

CutOff Recycle

We convert human hair waste into organic fertilizers for sustainable agriculture.

Graphic Designer – Social Media

About Us

CutOff Recycle is a circular economy startup turning human hair waste into organic fertilizers, scaling across Tanzania and beyond through innovation and impact.

Role Overview

We are seeking a creative volunteer to design compelling social media visuals that communicate our brand story across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.

Key Responsibilities

• Design graphics, carousels, and campaign creatives for all four platforms
• Maintain brand consistency in colors, fonts, and visual tone (We have templates already on Canva) 
• Translate product launches, milestones, and campaigns into shareable visuals
• Deliver platform-ready assets in correct dimensions weekly

What We're Looking For

• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe Suite, Affinity Designer, or similar tools
• A portfolio with social media design examples
• Eye for visual storytelling for impact-driven brands
• Ability to work independently and meet weekly deadlines

What You'll Gain

• Real portfolio work for a patented, growing African startup
• Experience designing for sustainability and agri-innovation
• Exposure to a fast-moving circular economy brand
• Potential long-term creative role as we scale

Minimum Hours per Week:

10+ hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

URBAN YOUTH NEEDS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER WITH VISION & VIBES

URBAN YOUTH is a brand‑new, street‑level youth work charity, a start‑up with big ambition, bold energy, and a mission to show up for young people where it matters most. We’re building something powerful from the ground up, and now we need a Graphic Designer who can help define our visual identity from day one.

This isn’t just a volunteer role. This is your chance to shape a brand young people will want to wear, rep, and feel part of.

THE ROLE: GRAPHIC DESIGNER (VOLUNTEER)

We’re looking for a designer who can help us create:

• A standout logo that feels like a streetwear brand that young people would want to wear, rep and be apart of.

• Brand guidelines that future designers can follow.

• A visual identity that’s bold, youthful, and instantly recognisable.

• A look and feel that young people are proud to connect with.

Our colours are Yellow, Black, and White, strong, clean, high‑impact. We want a brand that feels urban, modern, wearable, and full of energy.

If you can take those colours and turn them into a movement, we want you.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Urban Youth is at the very beginning of its journey. We’re a start‑up charity with huge potential, but we need a visual identity that matches our mission.

Your work will:

• Shape how young people see us

• Influence how funders and partners connect with us

• Set the tone for our future merch, campaigns, and street presence

• Become the foundation of everything we build next

This is a chance to leave your mark on a charity that’s about to grow fast.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Someone who is:

• Creative, bold, and confident in their style

• Passionate about youth culture, streetwear, and community impact

• Able to design with young people in mind

• Excited by the idea of building a brand from scratch

• Ready to help us get off the ground ASAP

Whether you’re a seasoned designer or an emerging creative with a strong portfolio, if you’ve got the vision, we’ve got the platform.

WHY JOIN URBAN YOUTH NOW?

Because this is the moment everything begins.

You won’t just design a logo, you’ll help create a brand that young people can claim as their own. You’ll be part of a movement that’s vibrant, real, and rooted in the streets. And you’ll help shape a charity that’s determined to do youth work differently.

READY TO CREATE SOMETHING POWERFUL?

If you’re excited by the idea of building a brand that feels like a movement, we want to hear from you.

Let’s create a brand young people will be proud to wear.

*IMMEDIATELY HIRING- All Applications will be reviewed within 24 hours of applying*

We our looking to immediately hire a Charity Guidebook Illustrator to join our team in the mission of raising awareness about neurodiversity and be a part of making an impact in the growing movement of neuroacceptance through their contributions. 

The Charity Guidebook Illustrator will be well supported by the lead of projects and mentoring and co-founder of the charity and there will be recognition of your illustrations in the guidebook of your work and contributions.

The Charity Guidebook is aimed to be self-published by the charity in September 2026 with 100% of royalties to be used by the charity to scale up the Neurodiversity Youth Advocate Programmes and CPD Projects.

**PERFECT  SHORT-TERM GRAPHIC DESIGN/ILLUSTRATION-BASED CHARITY VOLUNTEER JOB THAT CAN BE DONE REMOTELY FROM YOUR COMPUTER IN A FLEXIBLE MANNER WHICH CAN WORK WITH OTHER EXISTING CAREER ROLES **

**ROLE EXTREMELY SUITABLE FOR SOMEONE KEEN TO BE INVOLVED IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO THE NEURODIVERSE COMMUNITY **

**ROLE DESIRABLE FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN SECURING A REFERENCE AND PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE FOR FUTURE ROLES IN THE GRAPHIC DESIGN/ILLUSTRATION/DIGITAL ARTS INDUSTRY IN 4 MONTHS**

CONTRACT LENGTH: IMMEDIATELY – AUGUST 15th 2026 

Responsibilities of the Job position

• To attend online training sessions developing your own knowledge in neurodiversity.

• To write a “Backgrounds & Contributions” profile which will be placed in Chapter 1 of our guidebook for recognition.

• To create original 2D Vector art style images to replace the placeholder Canva images for specific chapters and book cover of the guidebook. (Examples of the type of style we are looking for can be seen in the job description) 

Application Instructions

NOTE :
All Applications will be reviewed within 24 hours of applying.

All Applicants are recommended to attach a portfolio of their artwork or digital designs.

All successful applicants at the CV stage will be sent an e-mail to confirm a 30-minute slot to be interviewed via Zoom by 1 member of the Charity team. Interviews to take place between Monday 19th April - Sunday 26th April.

Bright Connections is a start‑up project on a mission to end social isolation for disabled people by creating spaces where friendships can grow, confidence can flourish, and every person feels seen, valued, and connected. We bring people together through joyful activities, shared experiences, and a community built on belonging — because together, we shine brighter.

Bright Connections began with one simple truth: no one should feel alone.

Inspired by a sister whose world had become small, isolated, and painfully quiet, Bright Connections was created to bring light back into the lives of disabled people who often feel forgotten. Many rely on others for daily care, yet still lack the one thing every human needs: friendship.

What started as one family’s determination to bring joy and connection to a loved one has grown into a movement, a movement that believes friendship is a human right, that joy should be accessible, and that community can transform lives.

Bright Connections is more than a charity. It’s a place where people meet, laugh, share, belong, and shine brighter together.

We are at the very beginning of our journey, and we’re looking for a talented Graphic Designer to help us bring our identity to life.

What You’ll Create

• A logo that captures our spirit: joyful, warm, inclusive, and full of light.

• A vibrant brand identity that feels positive, empowering, and welcoming to disabled people and their families.

• A simple brand toolkit (colours, typography, visual style) that we can use across our website, social media, and printed materials.

• Visual assets that help us communicate our mission with clarity, warmth, and impact.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in graphic design, branding, or visual communication.

• Someone who can translate emotion and mission into a cohesive visual identity.

• A designer who enjoys collaboration and is excited by a blank canvas.

• A passion for social impact and inclusive design.

• Ability to work independently in a remote, flexible environment.

What You’ll Gain

• The chance to shape the entire visual identity of a new charity from day one.

• A meaningful portfolio piece rooted in purpose, storytelling, and community impact.

• Experience collaborating with founders and early volunteers.

• The knowledge that your creativity will help people feel seen, valued, and connected.

If you’re excited by the idea of building something beautiful and meaningful from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.

 Video Editor

We are a Kingston-based social marketing enterprise using creative thinking to build community cohesion.We aim to attract knowledgeable individuals encouraging different cultures to unite which enables us to share and celebrate essential lessons. Partnering with local organisations, we put on programmes of training, workshops and other events that promote unity and tolerance.We conduct research to support our cause to challenge preconceptions around race and stereotyping. As well as delivering workshops on unconscious bias in the workplace. To learn more about our impactful work at Quilombo UK, we encourage you to explore our website and YouTube channel. 

Join us in leading positive change!

About the position

The Video Editor will coordinate all video and podcast production activities, supporting the design and delivery of high-quality content across various platforms. This role provides flexibility and autonomy, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Location: Remote

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and edit diverse video content for social media, including documentaries, promos and highlight videos.

• Adhere to a clear and comprehensive system for content files and archives.

• Assist in post-production-related tasks as needed.

• Contribute to the creative process of production of videos, by sharing ideas and discussing themes and directions of projects 

• Prepare and edit footage to uphold brand style 

• Find scripts and other source materials for video and podcast projects.

• Maintain a clear and comprehensive system for content files and archives.

• Assist in production-related tasks as needed.

• Monitor post-production processes to ensure accurate completion of details.

• Edit video content for various platforms, including web, social media, and broadcast.

• Collaborate with the creative team to develop and execute the visual style and narrative structure of video projects.

• Apply sound effects, music, graphics, and special effects to enhance the final product.

• Ensure all video content adheres to brand guidelines and quality standards.

• Manage and maintain video and podcast files, ensuring proper storage and organization.

• Meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

 Essential

• Demonstrate experience with Adobe Premier Pro

• Experience with Final Cut, Da Vinci Resolve  and Avid (not essential, but an advantage).

• Demonstrate some video production experience 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of tasks 

• Focused, organized and able to prioritize and execute tasks independently 

• Passion in martial arts is preferable, although not a must

• Well-organized, proactive, self-starter, and able to deliver tasks efficiently.

• Good time-management skills.

Desirable

• Bachelor’s degree in film studies, Cinematography, or a related field.

• Experience with colour correction and sound design.

• Familiarity with graphic design software such as Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.

• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.

• Knowledge of podcast production and editing.

The Professional Development Programme with Quilombo UK is a 16-week UNPAID opportunity that requires a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

QUILOMBO UK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment that values diversity and promotes equality for all employees. As part of our commitment to upholding these principles, we adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We firmly believe in creating a workplace where all individuals are respected and treated fairly. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

About Quilombo UK

Quilombo UK is a social justice organisation dedicated to inspiring individuals to "See, Think, Behave and Speak Differently" about equality, diversity, and inclusion. We create engaging experiences—ranging from our Beyond Bias training to our "Voices for All" podcasts—that raise awareness and empower unheard voices within our diverse communities.

By joining us, you will play a pivotal role in our Professional Development Programme (PDP), which supports career changers and newcomers to the UK in bridging employment gaps and tackling discrimination in the job market. We are currently working towards SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) certification to provide formal accreditation for the time our team members spend with us. This will allow participants to count their contribution as Qualifying Work Experience (QWE), a vital step for those qualifying via the SQE route. This is a unique opportunity to deliver tangible community impact while directly enhancing the employability and professional standing of legal professionals.

Head of Department (Legal)

The Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity for a career step-up, providing experience in managing legal teams and departmental operations within a social justice framework. In this Head of Department capacity, you will gain the leadership credentials and strategic oversight necessary to advance your professional trajectory while ensuring every individual we support is empowered to achieve their full potential.

Role Purpose

The Head of Department (Legal) oversees a team of dedicated legal professionals and graduates who operate in a capacity similar to paralegals. You will bridge the gap between Directors and the legal team, turning high-level objectives into actionable legal support plans while ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct and social justice advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight: Developing and managing the legal department’s roadmap to support Quilombo UK’s social justice initiatives.

• Team Supervision: Overseeing the work of legal graduates, many of whom are working towards their LLM (Master of Laws), ensuring their contributions are technically sound and ethically grounded.

• Departmental Leadership: Coaching the legal team to maintain 100% project visibility and ensuring all work meets the rigorous standards required for future SRA accreditation.

• Social Justice Advocacy: Managing caseloads and research projects that tackle systemic inequalities and discrimination within the community.

• Operational Control: Maintaining 100% visibility of all legal tasks via project management tools and providing weekly reports to Directors on risks, progress, and Work in Progress (WIP).

Additional Professional Benefits

• Career Development: A full CV and profile review conducted by our Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams.

• Operational Support: Access to the services of the Legal, Graphic Design, PR, and Production teams for up to 10 hours per month for professional or departmental support.

• Proactive Recruitment: Use of the Talent Acquisition team to actively search out new roles and opportunities via industry portals and LinkedIn.

Financial Incentives

• 15% Profit Share: A share of the commission for work carried out, divided among individuals at the HoD level for specific tasks.

• 10% Business Development: An additional commission if new work or clients are brought into the organisation independently by the HoD.

Requirements

• A strong legal background (GDL, or equivalent) with a deep commitment to social justice.

• Experience in a supervisory or management role, ideally overseeing paralegals or junior legal researchers.

• A clear understanding of the SRA regulatory framework and the requirements for Qualifying Work Experience (QWE).

• Excellent analytical, drafting, and communication skills.

• This is a 100% remote-only position.

Selection Process

• Informal interview.

• Requirement of two professional references

Could you use your social media, marketing and communications experience to raise the profile of a small charity? Help us to increase our social media presence and engagement, generate greatr content and help promote existing activities.

Our charity delivers a range of awareness campaigns and support services to patients, relatives, partners and carers who have been affected by a poorly understood pain condition; Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). We are looking for 3 experienced social media and communications volunteers who are able to develop posts including graphics and campaigns from inception to design, create fresh and engaging content, increase engagement and to increase awareness of the charity and of the condition we represent.

Even though we are a small organisation we have big ideas and would like to draw on your experience in the communications world to help the charity deliver engaging content and communications to help us spread our aims and message to all our audience.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Engagement: Help increase engagement, improve the number of followers/likes, create & execute a content calendar
• Content Creation: Produce fresh, branded and engaging content for our social media channels 
• Graphics: Prepare graphics and text for sharing across channels 
• Engage with our followers and encourage interaction 
• Manage and maintain social media channels on a regular basis
• Support charity campaigns, marketing, events and fundraising activities by promoting them on our social media feeds
• Use your creative skills to support strategies to engage, grow, and widen our target audiences
• Develop publicity materials and communication techniques for social media to raise awareness of our chronic condition 

You will be with a small team of volunteers who will provide an overview of our existing social media content, our brand and how we have approached our social media content to date. 

Experience
We are looking for a volunteer who has experience in:

• Different types of marketing and communications media, including electronic and social media
• Writing and editing marketing content for social media platforms including Facebook, X, Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn (especially TikTok, Instagram Reels & posts and YouTube)
• Building strategies to increase social media following and /or build fundraising or awareness campaigns
• Developing a coherent brand voice for social media, from content creation to community interactions
• Using and setting up tools such as Buffer, Canva etc
• Creating and executing content calendars to help plan social media activity 

Skills Required

• Excellent written communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail 
• Creative writing and design abilities
• Good computer and digital skills
• Enthusiasm for communications and marketing and willingness to learn
• Ability to quickly understand the needs of our team / organisation / users
• Ability to transform small snippets of information into interesting and engaging stories suitable for X, Facebook, Instagram etc.
• Understands the resource constraints of a small charity and is able to work with these
• Open to feedback 
• An interest in helping Burning Nights CRPS Support achieve its aims
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and able to work as part of a team

What Difference You Will Make
You will join the charity during a critical and challenging period and your expert knowledge and experience will be invaluable to our success. You will have a key role in ensuring we can maintain our support services and become a sustainable charity to allow us to fulfil our aims.

Benefits

You would be a part of our small, friendly and forward-thinking charity team, focused on reaching people who may not have heard about the charity or about the condition. You would have a key role in developing a socoal media strategy for a small charity. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real difference to a rare condition.
You will further develop your communication skills, gain PR and marketing experience and develop your social media skills.

This is a remote volunteering role, volunteering from your own home.

Emerge Worldwide is seeking a strategic and creative Social Media Lead to lead — and actively deliver — our digital communications.

This role is both strategic and practical. You will design content, publish content, host online discussions and actively manage platforms.

You will lead and set clear strategy, direction and plans for Emerge Worldwide’s Social Media communications, create engaging content, supervise the Team and encourage community mobilisation.

You will work closely with the Communications Deprtamnet and colloborate with the Education, Events & Fundraising and Policy departments and external stakeholders.

Strategy & Direction

• Develop and implement the Social Media & Digital Strategy aligned to campaigns and organisational priorities.
• Set KPIs and growth targets.
• Lead monthly planning meetings and oversee content calendars.
• Manage and support Social Media Volunteers, including performance management / feedback meetings.
• Content Creation, Design & Publishing

Design, create and publish high-quality digital content across platforms.

• Manage day-to-day posting and scheduling.
• Create graphics, reels, videos, carousels, and campaign visuals.
• Capture live content from events where required.
• Ensure all content aligns with brand standards.
• Language, Messaging & Communications Collaboration

Work closely with the Communications Department to ensure:

• Trauma-informed and safeguarding-aware language
• Consistent tone of voice

Alignment with policy and campaign messaging

• Review and refine messaging before publication where necessary.
• Ensure sensitive topics are handled ethically and responsibly and all information meets safeguarding, confidentiality and GDPR standards.
• Cross-Department Collaboration

Collaborate with all Emerge Worldwide departments

• Translate departmental work into engaging digital content.
• Support campaign launches and digital activations.

Analytics & Growth

• Monitor analytics and produce monthly performance reports and feed into quarterly impact reports.
• Optimise content based on insights.
• Grow reach, engagement and supporter conversion.

What are we looking for?

• Experience managing and actively posting across social media platforms.
• Strong graphic design capability (Canva or equivalent).
• Experience creating and editing short-form video content.
• Ability to write compelling, engaging, trauma-informed content.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to transform small snippets of information into interesting and engaging stories suitable for Social Media platforms
• Experience collaborating with communications teams on tone and messaging.
• Experience working across teams and gathering content from stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage content calendars.
• Passion for ending sexual exploitation and trafficking.
• A motivated, enthusiastic individual who is has proven working experience and is passionate about social media and marketing, and producing tangible results.
• Good interpersonal skills dealing with people sensitively and respectfully from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Strong strategic development, project management and articulate communication skills.
• Experience of managing a team and projects
• Experience of managing multiple campaigns, with excellent organisational and time management skills, delivering effective targeted outcomes
• The ability to inspire people to act and get involved internally and externally
• Proactive and shows initiative, with the ability to work unsupervised
• Friendly, approachable manner – able to build rapport with a range of partners     and staff, and provide a collaborative team environment

What difference will you make?
The Social Media Lead plays a strategic and safeguarding-critical role in advancing Emerge Worldwide’s mission to prevent grooming, sexual exploitation and sex trafficking.

This role is not simply about posting content. It is about shaping narrative, increasing prevention, strengthening partnerships and ensuring that women and girls encounter accurate, trauma-informed information in digital spaces.

Through a clear digital strategy and consistent messaging, the Social Media Lead strengthens Emerge Worldwide’s credibility and national voice. A strong online presence builds trust with survivors, professionals, schools, corporates and policymakers — opening doors for training, partnerships and funding that directly support prevention and empowerment initiatives.

Consistent, high-quality posting has preventative impact. Educational content about red flags, online grooming, coercive control and intersectional vulnerabilities can help young people recognise harmful behaviour earlier. Parents, carers and teachers may identify warning signs sooner. Increased awareness can interrupt exploitation before it escalates.

Collaboration with the Communications Department ensures language is trauma-informed and safeguarding-aware. Sensitive issues are handled ethically, reducing the risk of re-traumatisation and creating a digital environment where survivors feel seen, respected and safe.

Cross-department collaboration ensures campaigns, policy work, education programmes and fundraising initiatives are amplified effectively. This leads to increased attendance at training, stronger campaign mobilisation, greater public engagement and enhanced funding — all of which contribute to tangible protection and support for vulnerable girls and young women.

By analysing performance data, the Social Media Lead helps Emerge Worldwide reach high-risk demographics more effectively. Data-informed decisions improve targeting, engagement and resource allocation, ensuring messaging reaches those most vulnerable.

In summary, the outcomes of this role contribute directly to early identification, public education, cultural awareness and increased access to prevention services. The Social Media Lead helps transform awareness into action — strengthening Emerge Worldwide’s impact in advocating for women and girls against grooming, sexual exploitation and sex trafficking.

Calling all creatives! If you are great with words, images and ideas, and want to find a flexible, regular, voluntary opportunity with a great small charity - we'd love to hear from you!

Criminal justice charity Belong: Making Justice Happen is looking for a Communications and Influencing Volunteer to join our friendly team and play their part in helping to make our vision of a society where there is hope, rehabilitation and recovery for victims and perpetrators of crime, a reality. This role is vital in ensuring we are telling our story and sharing the impact of our work with the world. It will assist Belong in working towards our goal of helping to develop a fairer, more effective, and more humane criminal justice system.

Supported by Belong’s Operational and Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop creative content that highlight Belong’s key messages and promote change across our three policy objectives whereby we seek to promote:

1. Increased, higher quality support in communities engaging people who have offended, been victims of crime or who are at risk of offending or victimisation.
2. Fairer sentencing with equal, non-discriminatory application.
3. Reduced trauma and harm in prisons enabling greater productivity and rehabilitation amongst people serving prison sentences.

Place of work: Home-based

Hours of work: Flexible, depending on availability, between 2 – 4 hours per week. 

Supported By: Belong’s Operations and Finance Administrator, Head of Programmes and the CEO

Tasks

• Creating high quality, engaging content, such as graphics, written pieces, audio and video, for use in press releases, as well as across Belong’s website and social media platforms.
• Keeping up to date with social media posts and news pieces relevant to Belong’s work in the criminal justice sector, to help generate ideas for use towards press releases, and in social media and website content.
• Using ideas and information from Belong’s operational, front-line team to help generate ideas for social media and website content.
• Using Canva and any other relevant design tools to design graphics.
• Using our social media scheduling software Loomly to plan the week’s content across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linkedin.
• Taking part in fortnightly to monthly meetings to help plan and develop the effective and creative communication of Belong’s charitable work and policy messaging.
• Helping us keep in the loop with our industry by engaging with partners and peers online.
• Supporting on developing specialist campaigns.

 What support will you be offered?

As part of your role we will provide you with full training, support and supervision. You will have the opportunity to meet and to work with other likeminded people who share Belong’s values of restoration, respect, inspiration, perseverance and empowerment. Belong’s administrator will be on-hand to assist with planning and sign off over email, as well as via catch ups over video call. Belong’s administrator and senior management will take part alongside you in monthly meetings to plan and develop Belong’s communications and policy influencing work.

What difference will you make?

Volunteering with Belong will give you the opportunity to use and develop your skills and make a real difference to building safer communities. You will be contributing to our growth and development, which in turn will enable us to reach a greater number of individuals, and change futures for the better, by:

• Raising awareness of Belong and our policy objectives via digital platforms. This will be measured via our annual report and monthly communications and policy influencing meetings.
• Improving press and media engagement with Belong’s work and policy objectives
• Building networks/relationships with other relevant organisations, including professionals/funders/corporates.
• Increasing followers across all platforms, with the aim of increasing the general support for Belong and engagement with our policy objectives.
• Increasing donations in accordance with priorities set out in Belong’s funding strategy, e.g. individual giving and will legacies via traffic from our social media.

If you’re seeking experience in this field or want to put your existing skills to a good cause, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us a CV and cover letter outlining a bit about why you are interested in the role and what you could do to take Belong’s communications and influencing work to the next level.  

Deadline: 24 April 2026

Interviews: 6 May 2026

Post to start: ASAP

Pepala

We redirect surplus UK school supplies to under-resourced Malawian schools, reducing waste and restoring dignity.

Content Creator

Pepala is a UK-based not-for-profit transforming surplus educational resources into educational opportunity for children in Malawi. We believe in the power of storytelling, dignity, and design and we’re looking for a creative volunteer to help us bring that vision to life online.
✨ What You’ll Do

• Manage and grow Pepala’s presence on Instagram and LinkedIn by dropping regularly content
• Create e-posters and other digital assets - thanking our donors who donate "stuff" that would otherwise end up in UK landfill
• Create visually powerful content using Canva or other tools
• Design posts that highlight our impact, partnerships, and stories from Malawi
• Collaborate with our team to shape content
• Help us build a consistent, emotive brand voice across platforms
• Occasionally edit short videos or reels to amplify engagement

�� What You’ll Bring

• A passion for visual storytelling and social impact
• Experience with Canva or similar design tools
• Familiarity with Instagram and LinkedIn best practices
• A keen eye for layout, typography, and tone
• Ability to work independently and respond to feedback with grace
• Bonus: experience with video editing or motion graphics

Ideally I am looking for someone with creative flare and happy to work with minimal oversight. 

I'd love someone to make our social media pages consistent in terms of branding guidelines which I can share but have not followed due to time!

Please get in touch with you have the capacity to join us. I've posted this role two times already and both times the offer was made but the person did not follow through sadly. Please only apply if you have the capacity. 

Minimum Hours per Week:

0-1 hours per week

Duration:

6+ months