Volunteer roles for the Environment sector in Hounslow

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.

A great opportunity for a professional media person to capture London's top sustainability events. Opportunity to network with leaders and C-Suite members from sustainable businesses, government, UK media houses and more.

• You will be capturing the best moments of the event and work alongside the leadership team to capture interviews of leaders in sustainability, leading industry professionals and many more.
• Video work would require you to ensure engagements, talks and panels are covered in full and recorded until completion.
• All photos and videos should be sent with 24-48hrs of the event to the media team.
• Work with the leadership and wider team to liaise on logistics and deliverables.

Please apply with portfolio.

Expenses for public transport travel within London travel zones are covered only.

NOTE: Photographer/Videographer should have their tripod and own cameras to capture events. You should have a camera for portraits and photos and a video recording device to capture the event simultaneously. 

What are we looking for?

• You should be an experienced photo/videographer
• Video and photo editing skills desirable
• Have own gear and software
• Open to feedback
• Flexible and available as required.

What difference will you make?

Billions of people globally are not aware of the UN SDGs at all, This can give you an idea of the need for events and initiatives that CBS does as a UN CSO to educate the common man about the UN SDGs, its significance and the importance of inspiring them to act on the UN SDGs.

Your initiatives will ensure that more people know about the UN SDGs, and enhance the support from individuals and organisations to join forces with CBS for initiatives it leads.

AtoANI Agriventures

We provide Farming-as-a-Service combining data-driven crop planning, direct distribution, and carbon credit monetization.

Carbon MRV and Climate Finance Specialist

Role Overview
AtoANI Agriventures is looking for a Carbon MRV and Climate Finance Specialist to support the development of frameworks for measuring environmental outcomes from sustainable agriculture initiatives.
This role focuses on research and analytical support related to measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems, environmental impact monitoring, and emerging climate finance mechanisms related to agriculture and nature-based solutions.
The volunteer will assist in reviewing methodologies for environmental monitoring, exploring approaches for quantifying ecosystem benefits from regenerative agriculture, and supporting the preparation of technical documentation and reports.

The role will involve working closely with the project team to help translate environmental data into insights that can support sustainable farming practices and climate-aligned agricultural initiatives.

This role is well suited for individuals interested in carbon markets, climate finance, regenerative agriculture, or environmental impact measurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design digital MRV architecture for soil carbon monitoring.
• Assist in structuring MRV workflows for regenerative agriculture.
• Support research on carbon credit methodologies and soil carbon measurement.
• Align platform outputs with Verra methodology.
• Develop soil carbon quantification workflows.
• Coordinate for carbon issuance.
• Prepare documentation for carbon credit certification.
• Structure carbon pre-purchase agreements.

Key Outputs

• Soil carbon mapping system
• Carbon sequestration dataset
• Verra-aligned MRV protocol
• Carbon credit issuance pipeline

Volunteer Profile

• Background in Climate Science, Environmental Economics, Sustainability, or Policy
• Climate MRV Specialist
• Carbon markets expertise
• Experience with:
  • Verra Standard methodologies
  • Remote sensing for carbon
  • Climate finance
• Interest in carbon markets, nature-based solutions, or regenerative agriculture
• Strong research and analytical skills

Minimum Hours per Week:

7-9 hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

Polyjute

We convert jute waste into 100% biodegradable packaging, reducing plastic and boosting farmers' incomes.

Head of Legal

1. Legal Strategy & Oversight

• Develop and implement the company’s legal strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee all legal risk, compliance, and governance issues.

1. Intellectual Property

• Lead the development, registration, and enforcement of PolyJute’s IP portfolio (patents, trademarks, copyrights).
• Conduct IP due diligence for new products or partnerships.

1. Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate all commercial agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and NDAs.
• Ensure contracts align with business objectives and protect PolyJute’s interests.

1. Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Advise the leadership team on corporate governance, ensuring compliance with local laws and international regulations.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors, as needed.

1. Dispute Resolution

• Manage legal disputes, including pre-litigation strategy and coordinating with external counsel if litigation arises.

1. Advisory Role

• Provide legal advice to senior management on business decisions, product launches, and expansion plans.

Minimum Hours per Week:

4-6 hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

Polyjute

We convert jute waste into 100% biodegradable packaging, reducing plastic and boosting farmers' incomes.

Head of Fundraising

1. Fundraising Strategy

• Develop and execute a fundraising strategy for PolyJute.
• Identify funding opportunities including venture capital, angel investors, grants, and impact funds.
• Support preparation of investment materials such as pitch decks, financial models, and data rooms.

2. Investor Outreach

• Research and build a pipeline of potential investors and donors.
• Initiate outreach and schedule meetings with VCs, impact investors, and development agencies.
• Maintain relationships with existing and potential investors.

3. Grants & Competitions

• Identify and apply for international grants, accelerators, and startup competitions.
• Prepare strong applications and proposals.

4. Partnerships

• Build partnerships with NGOs, development organizations, corporations, and sustainability initiatives.
• Explore opportunities for pilot projects and strategic collaborations.
  5\. Reporting & Communication
• Prepare investor updates and fundraising reports.
• Track outreach, applications, and investor communications.

Minimum Hours per Week:

4-6 hours per week

Duration:

6+ months

Fundraising volunteers wanted to help East London Waterworks Park reach its funding goals

East London Waterworks Park is working to acquire a 14-acre, concreted-over depot on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, and to transform it into a ‘brownfield rainforest’ with wild-swimming pools and creative learning spaces for the local community. We are showcasing an environment-first, community-led approach to land ownership that will help nature and people thrive together, revolutionising the way we think about green and blue spaces in cities.

Our Crowdfunder raised over half a million pounds towards buying the land, but we are waiting for the landowner to make decisions about the use of the site. Whilst we wait, we need to raise money for the other work we are carrying out. We have an exciting programme of community projects and work coming up, including carrying out biodiverse transformations on other sites in London.

If you have experience of planning or running fundraising campaigns and would like to get involved with a local charity, we would love to hear from you. Perhaps you are buzzing with ideas of how to raise money or are keen to get stuck in and help to make some events happen. Maybe you are a good writer and seller of ideas and would like to join our mini team of funding bid writers. We would especially love to hear from you if you have experience of writing funding applications.

If you are a professional fundraiser and would like to help but are short on time, we would still love for you to get in touch. Even if you are unable to get deeply involved, we would appreciate one-off or ongoing advice.

We hope that people bring radical imagination, peace with nature and courageous inclusiveness to the role.

We meet once a fortnight online on a Thursday evening 

People & Planet is looking for volunteers to assist with compiling its 2026/27 People & Planet University League; the only higher education ranking that classifies based on ethics and climate justice criteria.

Universities impart skills and knowledge, form life-long beliefs and behaviours, act as centres of communities, employ, house and feed large numbers of people and promote the creation and sharing of knowledge. We believe this makes them uniquely placed to lead on environmental and ethical issues. For this reason the People & Planet University League has been running since 2007 and has been published by high-profile media partners such as The Guardian (2021, 2022. 2023, 2024, 2025), The BBC, and whose data is used in the Sunday Time Good University Guide.

Volunteers will research publicly available university documents and assess universities against our marking criteria, which cover a wide range of climate and social justice issues including decarbonisation, fossil fuel divestment, ethical banking, workers’ rights and environmental management among others. This work will help to incentivise the university sector towards taking immediate and appropriate action on the climate crisis and upholding the rights and wellbeing of all people internationally.

The role will develop and improve the following areas:

• Qualitative research skills

• Attention to detail

• Use of data collection software

• Time management and keeping to deadlines

• Working independently and remotely

• Communication skills

• Knowledge of environmental management processes and sustainability reporting.

Training is provided for the role. We believe the skills and experience gained could be valuable for a number of career paths, including working in NGOs, corporate sustainability, estates management, higher education policy making, research and campaigning among many others.

People & Planet would like to support volunteers in their future careers, so will give all volunteers an official reference letter on successful completion of their placement and will act as a referee for future positions for which you may apply. From last year’s cohort, 100% said they would recommend this position to someone who wanted to add experience to their CV.

Feedback from previous volunteers

‘I think as someone looking for relevant experience to bolster a CV, this is a helpful and not-too-time-consuming position. It had exactly the kind of flexibility that I required at this point in time.’

‘It's a really great opportunity to hone one's research skills, learn more about what our universities can do to improve their impact on the planet, and make a small but real difference.’

Person Specification -the following are essential:

• Access to a computer or laptop and internet connection.

• Familiarity with desk-based research.

• Ability to work accurately and efficiently to agreed standards.

• Reliability and commitment to completing work to deadlines.

• Able to communicate needs with staff at People & Planet and if needed, ask for appropriate support to complete tasks in time.

• Ability to search policy documents for specific information in English.

• Ability to assess information against standardised frameworks.

• Ability to work remotely and independently

The following are desirable:

• Awareness of current issues in sustainability and ethics.

• Experience of research and data collection.

• An interest in higher education policy.

Please note anyone employed by a UK university cannot volunteer as a Researcher.

You will need to commit to

• Two 25 hour weeks of remote work in July and August.

• 5 hours work per day for the two week period. Volunteers can manage their own time flexibly and will receive support from People & Planet, but must meet task deadlines on a weekly basis and attend a short daily meeting. Volunteers are free to work evenings and weekends, but please note People & Planet operates a 4 day week from 9-5.

• One induction session the week prior to your 2 week engagement.

• Completion of a self-access standardisation activity prior to the start of your engagement.

• Attending a brief meeting in the morning or afternoon each day and one individual check-in meeting in week 1.

• Checking the work chat function regularly.

Summer timetable

June 22nd-July 3rd Ethical Investment and Banking, Ethical Careers and Recruitment, Education for Sustainable Development. Induction 18th June 10am

July 13th-July 24th Sustainable Food, Staff & HR, Environmental Policy and Strategy Induction 9th July 10am

August 3rd-August 14th Managing Carbon, Workers’ Rights, Staff and Student Engagement. Induction 30th July 10am

How to Apply

Fill in this form and attach a C.V that has your full name in the filename.

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until positions are filled, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. The deadline for applications is Wednesday the 20th May at 11:59

Candidates will need to attend a non-competitive group recruitment session and complete an online self-access task before being invited to volunteer with us.

Please let us know if you have specific access needs and what we can do to make the interview, training and volunteer experience more accessible to you, including organising a one-on-one interview. We welcome people with hearing loss, deaf and or disabled people to apply for this volunteer opportunity -unfortunately we don't use BSL so would need to make alternative support provisions for the training, unless a BSL interpreter can join you. If you have specific needs where we might support you by making this volunteering opportunity more accessible, please contact us.

People & Planet welcome applications from BAME folks and people of colour, from disabled people, from LGBTQI*people, from people who speak English as a second language, from people who identify as non-binary gender, from women, from people of different ages, from people with caring responsibilities and from people with irregular migration status, people seeking asylum in the UK or with a migrant background, folks with a working class background, and everyone else.

Biomet.life is a scalable AI SaaS platform designed to help organizations map, quantify, and mitigate nature-related risks while ensuring global compliance.

Biodiversity loss is a systemic economic threat, putting 60% of global GDP at risk. Organizations struggle to address this because of fragmented ecological data, the technical difficulty of quantifying ecosystem health, and the challenge of translating environmental decline into business-relevant metrics. As global frameworks like the EU Taxonomy and the Kunming-Montreal Framework evolve rapidly, companies face increasing pressure to provide transparent, audit-ready reporting that many are currently unequipped to produce.

Biomet.life solves this through an agentic AI platform that transforms complex ecological data—from remote sensing to IoT feeds—into clear, actionable intelligence for business resilience. Our platform features an interactive AI assistant that guides users through data ingestion and stress-testing scenarios, alongside an adaptive dashboard that surfaces customized risk scores and impact forecasts. By automating the end-to-end workflow from risk modeling to the generation of compliance reports (aligned with GBF and ESRS E4), we enable companies to set science-based targets, plan nature-based restoration, and integrate forward-looking environmental scenarios directly into their strategic planning.

Role Description

The Biodiversity Business Reporting Analyst is responsible for analysing biodiversity-related disclosures produced by large corporations in sustainability reports, annual reports, ESG statements and regulatory filings. The role focuses on identifying and extracting information related to corporate biodiversity impacts, dependencies, risks, policies, targets and performance indicators, and assessing how companies report on biodiversity within emerging frameworks and standards.

A key responsibility is converting unstructured disclosure content into structured data aligned with the proprietary BIOMET biodiversity taxonomy. The analyst will develop and maintain schemas and mapping approaches that translate corporate reporting into consistent, machine-readable formats, ensuring the information can be integrated into BIOMET analytical systems.

The role also contributes to the development of proprietary AI tools designed to interpret biodiversity disclosures and support the drafting of biodiversity-related content. This includes assisting with training data preparation, annotation and validation, as well as providing subject-matter expertise to improve automated analysis and reporting capabilities. The analyst will work closely with data scientists, engineers, and sustainability specialists to support the development of scalable biodiversity data solutions.

Minimum Hours per Week:

10+ hours per week

Duration:

1-2 months

This position is open to anyone with a keen interest in Friends of the Earth and our local campaigns in the borough of Camden. We are looking for people interested in environmental and sustainability issues and environmental justice in the Camden community who enjoy organising and running campaigns. We’re open to new ideas for campaigns so you’re free to be as creative as you’d like!

Our next event will be a film screening in Camden, so if you're interested in helping to organise it, please apply!

Duties:

The campaign coordinators will help with:

• Researching potential campaign ideas

• Organising & running campaigns

• Collaborating with event coordinators and social media managers to plan and advertise ongoing campaigns

• Stay up-to-date with ongoing Friends Of The Earth campaigns

Desired attributes: 

• Interest in organising and running campaigns

• Passion for the campaigning group’s mission and a commitment to communicating the impact of the charity's work 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please send us a message stating clearly why you are interested in volunteering in our group.

This position is open to anyone with a keen interest in Friends of the Earth and our local campaigns in the borough of Camden. We are looking for someone interested in environmental and sustainability issues and environmental justice in the Camden community who enjoys digital design. 

Duties:

The designer will help with:

• Helping create and design our new website

• Designing and producing event materials (brochures, flyers, posters)

• Designing social media post templates & banners

• Attending events and being part of the FoE Camden community

Desired attributes: 

• Some experience with wordpress and knowing how to design a website. Some experience with Image Editing software (Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Canva, etc.)

• Passion for the campaigning group’s mission and a commitment to communicating the impact of the charity's work 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please send us a message stating clearly why you are interested in volunteering in our group. Also please be aware Friends of the Earth Camden is a local campaign group, so there's no need to apply if you're not UK/ London based. 

This position is open to anyone with a keen interest in Friends of the Earth and our local campaigns in the borough of Camden. We are looking for people interested in environmental and sustainability issues and environmental justice who enjoy writing and becoming part of a community. 

Duties:

The content writer will help with:

• Researching potential article ideas

• Writing and proofreading blog posts

• Collaborating with social media managers to plan and write social media posts

• Attending events and be part of our community. For example, we are organising a film screening with speakers in Camden in May. 

Desired attributes: 

• Interest in writing and some writing skills. Interest in being part of a group for a good cause. 

• Passion for the campaigning group’s mission and a commitment to communicating the impact of the charity's work 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please send us a message stating clearly why you are interested in volunteering in our group.

Oxford Friends of the Earth is looking for a new Coordinator. We are a voluntary group with 1800+ supporters and focus on climate action, nature and climate solutions, clean rivers, air pollution, and transport.  We run events, lobby MPs and councillors, produce reports and we have strong partnerships across Oxfordshire and with national bodies. We have existed since the 1970s and meet as a group monthly in central Oxford.We are part of the Friends of the Earth global network, working to protect and improve our environment locally and nationally.

Our current Coordinator is taking a break: we’d like to find someone who can commit to offering a few hours most weeks and attending our monthly meetings.

This involves:

· Setting up meetings and managing our monthly mailing

· Working with our Campaigns Officer to develop our campaigns

· Working with our social media officer to develop our engagement

· Working with other volunteers on specific campaigns / projects

· Exploring opportunities for us to gain support

· Maintaining our supporter database and being a point of contact for people interested to know more about the group

· Managing and developing our website

· Supporting event planning and management

The post would suit anyone seeking to develop their organisational skills for a career in voluntary and environmental sectors.  We can offer on-the-job and formal training and support for people wishing to get involved, and can pay travel and related expenses.

Constantnople Enterprise delivers AI-enabled HDPE fish cages that boost productivity, reduce pollution, and support sustainable aquaculture across Kenya and the broader African region.

Fish farmers often rely on traditional cage systems that lack real-time monitoring and durability, leading to high mortality rates and inconsistent yields. This inefficiency contributes to food insecurity and environmental degradation, as unmanaged systems can cause water pollution and feed waste. With climate change bringing temperature fluctuations and oxygen depletion, farmers need adaptive technology to protect their livelihoods and freshwater ecosystems.

Constantnople provides a high-tech circular solution by integrating durable High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) cages with an AI-powered monitoring system. Our sensors track water quality parameters like dissolved oxygen and temperature in real time, while data analytics optimize feeding schedules to reduce waste and detect early signs of fish stress. By combining resilient physical infrastructure with digital intelligence, we empower farmers to increase productivity, improve survival rates, and promote responsible management of aquatic environments.

Role Description:

• Identify and pursue grants, impact investment, sponsorships, and donor funding opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with NGOs, government agencies, foundations, corporate partners, and impact investors.
• Prepare compelling proposals, pitch decks, and funding applications.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies aligned with organizational goals and social impact metrics.
• Track and report on funding performance, donor engagement, and partnership outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to quantify impact, collect data, and demonstrate program effectiveness to funders.
• Represent the organization at networking events, conferences, and fundraising forums.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Development Studies, Social Entrepreneurship, or related field.
• Proven experience in fundraising, grants management, or partnerships in the nonprofit or social enterprise sector.
• Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to craft compelling narratives about social impact and sustainability.
• Familiarity with impact metrics, monitoring, and evaluation is a plus.
• Self-motivated, strategic thinker, and team player with a passion for social impact.

Why Join Us:

• Contribute to scaling an innovative, socially-driven technology in aquaculture.
• Work directly with a passionate, multidisciplinary team committed to empowering marginalized communities.
• Opportunity to shape the growth strategy and create measurable social and environmental impact.

Minimum Hours per Week:

4-6 hours per week

Duration:

3-5 months

Revive Battery B.V. is a sustainability-driven cleantech startup based in the Netherlands, working at the intersection of energy, circular economy, and climate action. We specialize in battery regeneration and lifecycle innovation—extending battery life, reducing waste, and lowering environmental impact through advanced regeneration technologies and digital traceability solutions.

Volunteership Summary

As a Social Media Manager, you will support the planning, creation, and management of Revive Battery’s social media presence. Working closely with the marketing, business development, and leadership teams, you will help develop and implement social media strategies that increase awareness, engagement, and visibility around battery regeneration, sustainability, and circular energy systems.

This volunteership offers hands-on experience in social media strategy, content planning, digital storytelling, and online community engagement within a fast-paced sustainability startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule social media content across platforms such as LinkedIn and other relevant channels
• Create engaging posts, captions, and content formats that communicate Revive Battery’s mission, technology, and impact
• Support the development and management of a structured social media content calendar
• Monitor social media engagement and basic performance metrics to track audience growth and interaction
• Research trends, industry developments, and sustainability topics to support social media content creation
• Repurpose long-form content (articles, reports, newsletters) into concise and engaging social media posts
• Engage with comments, messages, and relevant discussions to strengthen community interaction and brand presence
• Collaborate with designers and team members to ensure visual content aligns with messaging and branding
• Contribute ideas during marketing brainstorm sessions and weekly virtual meetings

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Business, Environmental Studies, or a related field
• Strong interest in social media, digital communication, and online audience engagement
• Good writing and communication skills in English
• Ability to translate complex sustainability or technical topics into clear and engaging social media content
• Interest in sustainability, renewable energy, or the circular economy
• Comfortable using digital and AI-supported tools (e.g. ChatGPT) for ideation while maintaining originality and brand voice
• Organized, proactive, and reliable in a remote working environment
• Familiarity with Google Workspace; experience with Canva or social media scheduling tools is an advantage

Learning Outcomes

• Practical experience managing social media for a sustainability-focused startup

• Hands-on exposure to social media strategy, content planning, and audience engagement

• Experience building and managing professional social media campaigns

• Collaboration with an international, mission-driven team on real-world projects

• Increased understanding of the circular economy and energy transition sector

What We Offer

• A structured Volunteership experience with defined responsibilities and learning objectives
• Flexible, fully remote working arrangement within an international team
• Mentorship, feedback, and guidance from experienced professionals
• Volunteership Agreement, certificate of completion, and reference letter upon successful completion
• Opportunity to contribute directly to meaningful climate and sustainability initiatives

Minimum Hours per Week:

10+ hours per week

Duration:

3-5 months