Campaigns Volunteer Roles

If you're passionate about the importance of our beautiful countryside and green spaces in London, join us to use your persuasive and descriptive skills to raise our profile, reach new audiences and promote saving these spaces for wider enjoyment.

Responsibilities / Duties may include but are not limited to: 

• Use your creative flair to write compelling copy which raises the profile and work of CPRE London 
• Proofreading, restructuring and editing articles 
• Developing a balanced range of new content which may include current news, opinion pieces and campaign features for our communications to update the CPRE London website 
• Working with the social media volunteer to promote new content 
• Creating and sending our monthly newsletter  
• Maintaining and adding to the image library
• Using photos and images to good visual effect and to represent the full range of our work and the people involved  
• Overseeing overall content in line with brand guidelines, liaising with the national CPRE communications and website team 
• Optimising published pieces for SEO

 Our team will provide training and support to develop your role.

Skills and experience 

Preferably with 2 or more years’ experience of communications roles with excellent writing and editorial skills, good attention to details, and familiar with managing messages in the media.

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Bring your organisational skills and event management experience to support us to our aims of promoting green spaces in Greater London and making London a better, greener and healthier place for everyone to live in, work in and enjoy.

Who are we?

At CPRE London we campaign to save and promote green spaces in Greater London and make London a better, greener and healthier place for everyone to live in, work in and enjoy.

We are part of the national network of CPRE, the countryside charity. 

We are currently seeking individuals with event management skills and with a passion for environmental conservation to join our team.

An event volunteer will help CPRE with the work involving multiple events, including the "Urban Tree Festival" and "London Rivers Week". 

Successful candidates will get the opportunity to participate in a range of fun and interesting events across May and June.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting event design to help the public engage with the importance and value of London's trees and rivers and potentially be inspired to get involved in green volunteering
• Developing systems and arrangements to help things run smoothly
• Supporting monitoring event impact / gathering feedback from participants
• Events follow-up to help maximise event legacy 

What are we looking for?

• Excellent organisational skills
• Some prior events organisation experience (may be voluntary) 
• Experience using Eventbrite.
• Strong communication skills
• Creative thinking and problem-solving attitude
• Knowledge of and a keen interest in environmental issues
• A self motivated person who can work independently and drives initiatives
• Have access to a computer and the internet at home and be confident using them

Benefits of the role

• Use your skills to help our charity and make a positive difference in London’s green spaces
• Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
• Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
• We can give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
• Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference
• The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction run by CPRE’s national office
• We provide out-of-pocket travel expense

This position is open to anyone interested in Friends of the Earth and its local campaigns in the borough of Camden. We are looking for someone to support our campaigns.

Duties

Most common duties:

• Partnering with other local groups in Camden.

• Building local support though online petitions, leafleting in our event etc.

• Engaging with our local politicians.

• Mobilizing at key moments with groups and organizations across the country e.g. Days of Action.

• Working with our social media manager to promote the campaign.

• Including in our monthly newsletter any updates on the campaign.

Person specification

Essential:

• Min 18 years old.

• Strong commitment or interest in environmental issues.

• Own or have access to a laptop and/or smartphone.

Desirable

• Strong personal and communication skills.

• Good organization skills and a  collaborative mindset.

• Previous experience in events or related roles is advantageous

Exciting new opportunity for a talented creative!

A CSO of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, The Centre for Big Synergy is looking for Social Media Content Creator and Editor for multiple global projects and engagements. 

We enable all global stakeholders meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, reaching over 250M in over 120 countries via our projects and partners. 

What will you be doing?

You should be an experienced and talented video editor and 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 a UN Global Goals initiative.

The editor will

• Create short intro and ending animations/transitions for the various SM videos
• Create new videos from copyright free content on various trending topics and news in liason with the team
• 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.

• Ability to research new video ideas and topics and work on those with the team
• Can create impactful SM snippets from long videos for SM channels
• 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?

Your contribution can educate and inspire billions of people to act on the SDGs and bring positive changes that will impact all of us in this complexly interconnected world.

Through our various UN SDGs programmes, we have seen that at least 85% of the global civil society is not aware of the UN SDGs, let alone act on those!

The change makers represent the global citizens who are making a difference in spite of the odds they face, through their exemplary contributions and acts of kindness.

Together we aim to inspire and empower a whole generation to take positive action and address the major global challenges faced by us. 

You can be part of change that is happening now, celebrating the works of change makers who are in turn inspiring millions more to do the same in their community, country and the wider world.

Volunteer as the Event coordinator for the World's Biggest Sustainability Film Festival, London - the Big Syn Int. Film Festival and Awards 2024 at Curzon Soho. 

Visit the youtube channel of Centre for Big Synergy to see: 2023 BSIFF highlights - world's biggest sustainability film festival

Dates: 

1. Awards ceremony on 8th NOV in LONDON (2.00-7.00pm). 

2. Should be available for rehearsal (not more than 1hr) at Curzon Soho most likely b/w 22nd and 25th OCT 24 (tbc).

The role will provide you the opportunity to:

• Experience being part of a black-tie red carpet event with celebrities and BAFTA/OSCAR winners/guests
• Chance to work with a team of passionate people
• Opportunity to network, connect and collaborate.

What will you be doing?

A great opportunity for an event coordinator to be part of the world's biggest film festival that is reaching millions in over 120 countries.

Be part of the celebration with OSCAR, BAFTA winning celebrity guests and sustainability leaders - event at London's iconic venue in Soho London.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Event planning and delegation: Work with the leadership and team on event plans that resonate with our target audience, aligning with the mission of the festival and awards.
2. Logistics Management: Oversee all logistical aspects, from venue arrangement, Red-carpet logistics to SRP, to on-the-day coordination at the venue.
3. Manage and coordinate: Registration of guests at entrance. Help and assist celebrity guests and other participants at the award ceremony.
4. Award presentation and on-stage coordination: Assist with awards presentation and on-stage assistance as needed.

What are we looking for?

1. Event Management: Proven expertise in working, volunteering, managing and executing events and awards (100+ attendee)
2. Time Management: Proficiency in managing multiple tasks, ensuring that every element of the event is delivered seamlessly.
3. Problem-Solving:  Adaptable and ability to navigate unforeseen challenges, ensuring smooth event flow.
4. Brand Alignment: Aligning with the mission and values of the festival and deliver in line with the goals of the event.

What difference will you make?

At least 85% of people who first came to learn about the UN SDGs via the film festival were not aware of those at all, until now! This can give you an idea of the need for this initiative 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 the film festival gets even more notoriety and visibility, thus improving its ability to educate more people about the UN SDGs, boost the festival's public profile, increase the festival's participation, and enhance the support from individuals and organisations.

A Good Thing is looking for an experienced copywriter to help us with our 'good news stories'. These are the case studies that describe the matches that have taken place via our platform. They are heartwarming, wonderful stories about the items that have eben donated, and about the impact those items have had.

These short pieces go onto our blog and are also heavily promoted via our social media channels. They really help to raise awareness of our platform and also to encourage more businesses to sign up and donate things to their local communities.

The successful candidate will be given access to our list of 'matches made', and will work through them, reaching out to the charity and the business in each case and writing the story up to a template that we will provide. The candidate will then upload the stories to our squarespace website, being sure to add the relevant images and logos.

Happy for the successful candidate to complete this work as and when suits them: obviously this work can be done remotely and entirely flexibly. Access to a computer will be an essential requirement. You will also need to be familiar with the squarespace tool, which we use for our website, and you will need to be happy reaching out to charities and businesses to conduct very short mini interviews (either by phone or video call).

We are looking for talented individuals to join the Board of Trustees at the Ecology Centre; an inclusive, community-led charity in Kinghorn, Fife that connects people with nature for the benefit of both.

Along with our existing, dedicated Board of Trustees, you will help to drive the present and future of the charity to achieve its mission.

This is a voluntary role and, though we ask that Board members are able to devote approximately 3-5 hours per week to the charity’s work, we work in a respectful environment that is scalable to your individual circumstances.

We are looking for individuals with passion that aligns with the purpose of our charity and who can help to support our strategic direction and commercial success with a skillset that complements those of our existing Trustees.

Previous experience in environmental and/or third sector roles is welcome but not necessary, and nor do we consider it a requirement that you have previous experience as part of a Board or Executive Committee.

We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in any of the following fields:

· Marketing / Branding / Promotion

· Leading growth of third sector or corporate organisations

· Strategy development

· Environmental/Ecological best practice

More important to us, however, is having integrity, team-working ethic and a passion to help develop and grow our charity.

Preference may be given to individuals who are connected to our community and can have a presence on-site, but we are open to fully remote working for the right individual.

We are looking for a talented and committed fundraising specialist to join the Board of Trustees at the Ecology Centre.

Like many charities, effective fundraising is the life-blood of supporting the sustainability of our charity such that we can achieve our vision and mission. We are therefore looking for a dynamic and innovative fundraising specialist to join our Board of Trustees. As a proven fundraising specialist, you will work in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, General Manager and operational teams to design and implement an effective fundraising strategy for the charity. You will bring your knowledge and experience to ensure the charity has effective processes in place to execute successful fundraising campaigns (including grant writing and development and management of partnerships). In doing so, you will play a key role in helping to drive the present and future of the charity to achieve its objectives in the immediate and long term.

We are looking for an individual with drive and passion that aligns with the purpose of our charity and who can help to support our strategic direction and commercial success with a skillset that complements those of our existing Trustees.

We are looking for an individual with proven experience of executing successful fundraising campaigns, who can provide support with the following key areas:

• Strategy development: Working with the Board of Trustees and General Manager to shape an effective fundraising strategy, fostering long-term sustainability and growth in line with our values
• Strategy execution: Support as necessary the process of fund identification and grant writing to secure key funds and grants for the charity
• Partnership Development: Targeted and strategic identification of partnerships to advance our goals and support to manage key stakeholders within our key funders
• People support: Providing expert advice as necessary to the General Manager and operational team to ensure alignment at all levels.

Previous experience in environmental and/or third sector roles is welcome but not necessary, and nor do we consider it a requirement that you have previous experience as part of a Board or Executive Committee.

Most important to us, however, is having integrity, team-working ethic and a passion to help develop and grow our charity.

This position is open to anyone interested in Friends of the Earth and its local campaigns in the borough of Camden. As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will be crucial in building and maintaining a strong network of our group members and volunteers.

Duties

Most common duties:

• Develop and implement strategies to attract volunteers with diverse backgrounds and skills.

• Create posts on recruitment platforms to reach potential volunteers.

• Conduct onboarding sessions for new volunteers and members joining our group.

• Match volunteers with suitable roles and projects based on their skills, interests, and availability

• Implement strategies to enhance volunteer retention rates and satisfaction

Person specification

Essential:

• Min 18 years old.

• Strong commitment or interest in environmental issues.

• Own or have access to a laptop and/or smartphone.

Desirable

• Strong personal and communication skills.

• Team leader with collaborative skills.

• Previous experience in HR,DEI or related roles is advantageous.

If you are interested in this role, please let us know in a few lines about why you will be interested in volunteering in our group and for this particular role.

This position is open to anyone interested in Friends of the Earth and its local campaigns in the borough of Camden. As the Group Coordinator, you will play a vital role in organizing and coordinating various activities and initiatives of the group. These responsibilities will be shared with the other two coordinators of the group.

Duties

 Most common duties:

● Organize and facilitate monthly group meetings and other events.

● Provide leadership and support to group members and volunteers, to ensure the successful implementation of projects and activities.

● Be the main point of contact with the central Friends of the Earth staff.

● Partnering with other local groups in Camden.

● Monitor and manage the FOE Camden group mail inbox.

● Stay informed about relevant environmental policies, developments, and best practices to inform the group's initiatives and advocacy efforts.

● Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment within the group, encouraging participation from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Person specification

Essential:

● Min 18 years old.

● Strong commitment or interest in environmental issues.

● Own or have access to a laptop and/or smartphone.

Desirable

● Strong personal and communication skills.

● Good organization skills and a collaborative mindset.

● Previous experience in similar roles is  advantageous

Application Instructions

Tell us in few lines why you will be interested in volunteering in our group and for this particular role. 

Fancy doing something different and making a difference?.

Help to keep our beautiful Cumbrian beaches clean and free from litter that could harm wildlife.

Abandoned fishing gear, plastic and other debris in the oceans poses a key threat to marine life.

We organize regular events up and down the Cumbria coast

For our organised beach cleans, all you need to do bring is with a pair of gloves. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear.

We provide litter pickers and bin bags for you to use.

We will do quick analysis of rubbish. Prizes will be awarded for the most litter collected and the most bizarre item found!

There will also be the opportunity to learn about Cumbrian marine life.

If this role is for you, then we’d love to hear from you.