Global Volunteer Opportunity: Audio Editing Team

🎧 Global Volunteer Opportunity: Audio Editing Team

About the International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is an international non-profit organization (NGO) dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through education and grassroots leadership. Operating across five continents, IHF maintains a unique "University" structure where volunteers from around the world collaborate to manage our children's centers in Kenya, Thailand, and Indonesia. We believe in transparency, ethical leadership, and the power of shared knowledge to create sustainable global change.

Role Overview: "The Sound Behind the Story"

Great storytelling depends on great sound. The Audio Editing Team works closely with the Podcast Team to transform raw recordings into polished, professional episodes that reflect IHF's mission and voice.

Reporting to the Podcast Team Lead, this team is responsible for cleaning, refining, and finalizing audio content so that every interview, update, and story IHF shares sounds clear, consistent, and engaging for a global audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Audio Cleanup: Edit raw recordings to remove background noise, dead air, and unwanted segments.

• Sound Balancing: Adjust levels, equalization, and clarity so recordings sound consistent across episodes.

• Assembly & Structuring: Cut and arrange recorded segments into a cohesive final episode, including intros/outros where needed.

• Quality Control: Review edited audio for errors, clarity, and overall listening experience before release.

• Collaboration: Coordinate with the Podcast Team on timelines, episode requirements, and any special formatting needs.

• File Management: Organize and upload finished audio files to the appropriate shared drives and chatrooms.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a diploma; candidates with lower qualifications may still be considered based on relevant experience.

• Technical Skill: Practical experience with audio editing software (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition, GarageBand, or similar).

• Attention to Detail: Strong ear for sound quality, pacing, and clarity.

• Reliability: Able to meet weekly turnaround deadlines for edited episodes.

• Team Collaboration: Comfortable working across time zones with the Podcast Team and other collaborators.

• Technical Literacy: Comfortable using Google Workspace and shared drives/chat tools for file handling and communication.

Benefits of Joining This Team

• Executive Mentorship: Receive direct guidance and training from the IHF CEO.

• High-Level Insight: Gain a 360-degree view of how an international NGO operates across all divisions (Finance, Media, HR, and Education).

• Global Network: Collaborate with volunteers and teams across IHF's international operations.

• Global Impact: Your work ensures IHF's stories are heard clearly by a worldwide audience.

• Certification: Receive an official certificate of service documenting your contribution to IHF's Audio Editing Team.