Remote Volunteer Roles

Who we are

Create The Future is a UK-based and youth-led creative climate non-for-profit project that seeks to create a vision of a better future to empower action and inspire optimism through storytelling, education and imagination activities. Our work is based on the research of leading environmental communications agencies such as Climate Outreach and the Common Cause Foundation.

We run free activities and workshops for children, young people and adults, ranging from creative writing workshops, poetry prompts and school activities. Our flagship 'postcards from the future' activity, an imaginative art and writing exercise for children aged 5-12, helps to combat eco anxiety by helping young people to imagine the future they want to see and send a postcard back to parents, teachers and community members.

We have also published a 100+ page anthology featuring short stories, poetry, artwork and interviews, with wide-ranging contributors including Octopus Energy, Rewilding Britain, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Lammas Ecovillage and more.

Find out more about the project online: www.createthefuture.earth

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative individual with social media, design and content creation skills to join our Comms & Engagement team.

Our Engagement Team is essential to ensuring our work and message reaches the right people at the right time. You will work closely with volunteers from the Creative Content team and the Projects team, attending close-knit meetings with your team-mates as well as getting to know colleagues from other teams. You will be responsible for creating weekly social media graphics, illustrations for our blog, and/or posters to help advertise our free creative climate events, workshops and opportunities.

As part of a team of volunteers, you will also (optionally) have the opportunity to feed into our new Engagement and Social Media Strategy, giving you experience of strategy development and working within a voluntary organisation governance structure.

More information about the role can be provided by contacting us or over an informal video call after completing the short application form.

Core responsibilities

1. Visual content creation (essential): Create visually captivating graphics, images, and videos that align with our mission and style guide to complement written content and enhance our online presence, leveraging social media and digital platforms, newsletters, blog posts and web updates to reach and inspire diverse audiences.
2. Video and visual content creation (desirable): Create short video and Instagram reel content to boost engagement and participation in events, activities and campaigns, and communicate the climate crisis in a creative way.
3. Storytelling (essential): Craft narratives that capture the essence of our work, highlighting the impact of our activities and initiatives on empowering individuals to envision and create a sustainable future.
4. Collaboration (essential): Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas, develop content strategies, and coordinate content calendars, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.

The ideal volunteer candidate

• You are based anywhere in the world and happy to work as part of a fully remote team, communicating via messages and emails

• You will be willing to volunteer between approx. 3 hours per week contributing to our ongoing projects

• You will be willing to attend 1-hour team meetings (weekday evenings or weekend afternoons, UK time) at least once or twice a month

• You will have some experience of working as part of a team and/or working remotely

• You will have some experience with creating social media graphics and/or illustrations, using graphic design software (for example, Canva Pro), and adhering to a style guide to ensure consistency across our platform

• You will have some experience with creating short video content and reels using video editing software and/or Instagram reels, or you are willing to learn and give this a go

We are very happy to provide as much or as little guidance as you feel you need to carry out your chosen volunteer role, and will support you to develop your existing skills. We can also provide references for paid work applications.

You will recieve:

• Induction training on how to communicate about the climate crisis in a positive, values-focused way
• Further training/guidance as and when needed for your role, tailored to suit your work and skills gaps
• Access to our team Discord and chats, allowing you to get to know your team mates and build a community with like-minded individuals
• New skills and experiences in your area, as well as opportunities to get involved with the work of other teams, including in areas you are interested in exploring - we will support you to try new things wherever possible
• Access to creative writing workshops, education activities and team-building exercises

The role is fully remote and the volunteer post is suitable for all adults 18+. All you need is a computer/laptop, an internet connection, and availability to attend team meetings and respond to messages - no fixed hours, no commuting, no expenses, no specialist software.

To join our friendly team, you will need to provide the following:

• Your name, location (time zone), and pronouns (e.g she/her, he/him, they/them)
• Your CV
• A short paragraph outlining why you are interested in volunteering for Create The Future, and why you would be a good fit for the team

Application Instructions

If you have examples of your graphic design or illustration or video creation work, please provide a link to your portfolio or another method of sharing your work with us.

VOLUNTEER/GLD ONLINE 

Unleash Your Passion, Volunteer Online with IHF!

Make a difference from anywhere in the world: Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) and help us empower marginalized children and communities. We offer flexible online volunteering opportunities in four exciting divisions:

A. Human Resources (HR): Master essential HR skills while supporting our global team. Assist with applications, interviews, calendars, and more.

B. Finance: Gain valuable financial experience while managing funds responsibly. Help us track donations, process grants, and ensure financial stability.

C. Education & Administration: Make a lasting impact on children's lives. Develop curricula, mentor youth, and contribute to various educational projects.

D. Media & PR: Share our stories and amplify our impact. Use your talents in media, graphics, translation, or writing to connect with the world.

Benefits:

• Make a real difference: Contribute to a meaningful cause and change lives.

• Gain valuable skills: Enhance your knowledge and develop new abilities.

• Connect with a global community: Collaborate with passionate volunteers from diverse backgrounds.

• Flexible and rewarding: Volunteer from the comfort of your home on your own schedule.

No matter your experience, you can make a contribution! We welcome individuals with various skills and levels of expertise.

Ready to join us?

Visit our website to learn more and apply:

Together, let's create a brighter future for all!

Join the International Humanity Foundation (IHF) as an MOU Volunteer!

Are you detail-oriented and committed to ensuring smooth volunteer onboarding processes? The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is looking for dedicated volunteers to help manage and verify our Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with new volunteers.

 Role: MOU Volunteer (Part-Time)

Requirements:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Excellent communication abilities.

- Experience with document management is a plus.

- Ability to work independently and reliably.

- Commitment to IHF’s mission and values.

- Ability to dedicate a few hours per week to this volunteer role.

What We Offer:

- An opportunity to support global education and humanitarian efforts.

- Experience in managing and verifying formal agreements.

- Personal and professional growth opportunities.

- A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Join us in ensuring that all volunteers are properly onboarded and aligned with our mission!

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Together, we can achieve great things.

Are you involved with Media that helps people? Or wish to be? Experts in graphics and social media are needed.

Volunteer in MEDIA Globally from your home. Whether an hour a month or an hour a day, whether experienced or new; your help is needed. Meet many people from diverse cultures and socio- economic backgrounds globally, while helping children seeking a brighter future.

The International Humanity Foundation(IHF) is seeking experts and those who want to learn. Ages 18-95. Volunteering 1-2 hours a month (or week) on a long term basis. Please visit our website to learn more.

MEDIA PR DIVISION

�� GRAPHICS & DESIGN

�� IHF Website IT

�� IHF Social Media

�� Translation

�� Volunteer Outreach (General Online Outreach Task Team, GOOTT)

�� University Partnerships

�� IHF Newsletter

We are looking for a well organised and methodical person to take on the role of Company Secretary and Trustee. The successful candidate will be able to take good minutes and have good administration skills and be able to ensure compliance with statutory duties and reporting.

 The charity is a company limited by guarantee and in this respect the company secretary will have some specific duties under company law and common law in their capacity as company secretary, including preparing and filing annual returns with Companies House in addition to those required by the Charity Commission. The general duties and responsibilities of the company secretary include:

· Maintaining the register of trustees / directors and secretaries, the register of trustees’ and secretary’s interests

· Being familiar with the charity’s governing document, the legal responsibilities of charities under the Charities Act 2009 and the charity’s internal governance rules

· Helping to ensure that charity trustees file all relevant statutory returns and information with the Charity Commission and Companies House, to include annual reports and changes to the charity’s details and/or trustee details

· Ensuring that the Council of Trustees are aware of the requirements to comply with the relevant codes such as the charity’s Code of Conduct for Charity Trustees and the Charities Governance Code

· Ensuring that for those Trustees who are also company directors that they are aware of the requirements to comply with the requirements of a company director to:

o follow the company's rules, shown in its articles of association

o keep company records and report changes

o file company accounts and company tax return

o inform other shareholders if they might personally benefit from a transaction the company makes

o to pay any Corporation Tax due

· Ensuring that decisions and actions of the council of trustees are accurately recorded and implemented

· Tracking progress with the charity’s risk register/ business plan/ strategic plan and making sure any correspondence for the charity trustees is brought to the attention of the council

The treasurer will oversee the monitoring of the organisation’s finances on behalf of the whole council of trustees, to report regularly on them to the council, and to make sure that money and property are properly managed. They will ensure that bookkeeping, record keeping, and budgeting are done properly. This includes:

· Ensuring proper systems are in place for budgeting, financial control (including financial delegations) and reporting

· Overseeing and monitoring procedures to reduce the risk of fraud, with specific reference to staff costs

· Keeping all trustees properly informed about the health the organisation’s finances

· Ensuring financial reports to the trustees are comprehensible and properly discussed

· Ensuring accounts and other financial reports are produced in the proper form and on time as required by other bodies such as the Charity Commission and Companies House

· Overseeing the appointment and communications with independent examiners according to legal requirements

· Overseeing the appointment and communications with accountants

· Monitor the overarching strategic management of the organisation’s financial resources, and report to the GM/CEO and the trustee council

· Oversee the charity’s financial risk-management process and report financial health to the trustee council at regular intervals

· Act as a counter signatory for online banking and applications to funders

Overview - This is a Senior Leadership team role.

The Deputy Chief Leader (DCL) role varies on each expedition. The DCL will work closely with
the expedition’s Chief Leader to take a prominent role in planning and training before & during
expedition, and in post expedition reporting. On larger expeditions, this is a Leader position in its own right whilst in others it may be an additional responsibility allocated to an existing Leader position i.e. you could be both a group (‘Fire’) Leader or Base Camp Manager as well as the DCL.

We are looking for applicants who are:

• Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
• Able to commit to all pre-expedition training events. 

As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. You do not have to fundraise to lead on our expeditions.

Job title: Charity Trustee (HR)

Reports to: Chair of the Board

ROLE PURPOSE

Walsingham Support are seeking a Charity Trustee with a background in Senior Human Resources Leadership:

As a Board we are seeking an individual with - Charity Trustee (HR) significant leadership experience in particular around delivering cultural change and organisational development with limited budgets or in a low margin sector.

If you have experience in an organisation going through transformational change, who have succeeded in bringing the workforce with them and engaged staff widely in the development and delivery of the change wed love to hear from you.

Experience in or an understanding of Wellbeing and of EDI would be desirable also.
Our ambition is an equal and diverse society, in which individuals with disabilities are citizens in their own right and receive the necessary support to be happy and to reach their full potential.

You will join us at a vital time for Walsingham Support.

Our current focus is on the long-term sustainability of the organisation and future proofing our operations to ensure we can continue to deliver a high-quality service to all the people within our care, in an environment of increasing demand and fiscal constraint.

We recognise the challenges and Walsingham Support is committed to excellence, for the people we serve and our staff teams.

Your contribution to our new strategy will help us to deliver our mission and purpose and become a leading employer and voice in the sector.

You will work closely with the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team to provide purposeful support whilst also providing scrutiny and constructive challenge.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES - Charity Trustee (HR)

• In line with Walsingham Supports Ambitions & Strategic Priorities to contribute actively to the Boards responsibility for the governance of the organisation
• To ensure that Walsingham Support applies its resources exclusively to pursue its charitable objects as defined in its Articles of Association.
• To actively promote the work of Walsingham Support and safeguard its good name and values by acting as an ambassador of the organisation.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of Walsingham Support within appropriate risk parameters.
• To ensure the quality-of-service provision and financial viability of Walsingham Support.
• Provide HR Advice to the Board and senior leadership, helping to shape our people strategy
• To ensure that processes are in place to recruit and retain staff with the required skills, capabilities, and values to deliver high quality, safe, personalised and progressive services to the people we support.
• To protect and manage the property of Walsingham Support and to ensure the proper investment of Walsingham's funds.

In addition to the above statutory duties of all Trustees, each individual Trustee should use any specific knowledge or experience they have to help the Board reach sound decisions.

This will involve considering papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance requested by the Board on new initiatives, or other issues relevant to the area of Walsingham Support work in which the Trustee has special expertise.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Charity Trustee (HR)

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

We are interested in candidates who meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Chartered Member or Fellow of the CIPD
• Substantial experience at a Senior/Director HR professional level
• A thorough understanding of HR policy and practice

Other criteria being assessed:

Understanding of the role of charity boards and their responsibilities and operation, gained through previous experience as an Executive Director or Non-Executive Director / Trustee.

Above all else you will be intrinsically values-driven and committed to enabling more individuals we support to live their lives to the full.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Charity Trustee (HR)

• Effective communication and interpersonal style; a collaborative team player.
• Willing to speak out on issues and to accept personal accountability.
• Demonstrates strategic acumen and sees the bigger picture.
• Undisputed personal integrity.
• Personally flexible and agile working approach.
• Deep commitment to the mission and values of Walsingham Support.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT - Charity Trustee (HR)

REMUNERATION

• This role is unremunerated and offered on a voluntary basis.
• Trustees are encouraged to visit services that are local to them.
• Travel and accommodation expenses are reimbursed for meetings & visits.

TIME COMMITMENT

• The time commitment is at least one day a month.
• There are six board meetings a year and this includes an annual strategy setting day.
• Board meetings are held in person in Central London.
• All trustees are expected to participate on at least one committee and there are four committee meetings a year.
• Committee meetings are held virtually.

TENURE

The term of office for trustees is three years, which can then be extended by an additional two terms of three-years.

The maximum tenure for any trustee is nine years.

Charity Trustee (HR)

Overview

This is a Senior Leadership team role.

The Base Camp Manager has responsibility for many of the logistical aspects of the expedition,
including equipment, food, and managing the environmental impact at base camp. You will need
to be ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks, acting as the ‘fixer’ for the expedition and
supporting the expedition team with all aspects of expedition life.

We are looking for applicants who are:

• Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
• Able to commit to all pre-expedition training events. 

As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. You do not have to fundraise to lead on our expeditions.

Are you a good listener, able to show empathy and understanding as well as being able to spot the positive things in life? This could be the perfect role for you!

We are looking for volunteers who have a couple of hours a week to give on a regular basis to make friendly calls to people living with epilepsy who are feeling lonely or isolated.

“It made me feel like I wasn’t alone and has given me confidence within myself.”

You don’t have to have epilepsy yourself and your check-in calls don’t even have to be about epilepsy, sometimes people want to forget about that for a while and instead have a friendly conversation about what’s on telly, their favourite sport or their hobby.

You might be able to encourage them to get out and make more connections in their community but even if all you do is make someone laugh you have brightened their day and made a difference.

What's involved?

There is a DBS check to ensure we keep everyone safe and some basic training to enable you to get started. You’ll then be ready to start making calls. Calls typically last 30 minutes so depending how much time you have to give you can make a difference to two or three people a week, maybe even more!

Calls can easily be made over the phone or if you prefer over video call it's up to you which you prefer.

The role is flexible so that you can choose a time to volunteer that suits you. We only ask that you stick to that same time and day each week as it makes it easier for the service user to remember when to expect a call. We also ideally want you to be able to volunteer for at least a year so that service users have a consistent experience.

You’ll be fully supported by our befriending team and you’ll get to join our volunteer community with regular volunteer meet-ups. Our volunteer portal makes it easy to connect to other volunteers in your area or with shared interests and to be part of our volunteering community.

Overview - This is a Senior Leadership team role.

The Chief Leader role is key to the overall success of an expedition. As the most senior member
of our Field Leadership teams, the Chief Leader trains and manages the rest of the expedition
leadership team and takes an active role throughout the development and delivery of an
expedition. From planning to review and evaluation, through training, direct field leadership
and staff management they are crucial components in the educational experience, the
success of the leader team and the safety of the expedition.

We are looking for applicants who are:

• Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
• Able to commit to all pre-expedition training events. 

As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. You do not have to fundraise to lead on our expeditions.

Overview
As a Paddle Leader you will be responsible for the safety of the group (“Fire”) to which you’re
assigned whilst paddling and/or engaging in activities on or in the margins of the river/body of
water. You will lead and manage your Fire in conjunction with at least one other expedition
Leader and will operate within the parameters set by British Exploring Society, the Chief Leader
and/or Senior Paddle Leader.

We are looking for applicants who are:

• Able and passionate about leading, inspiring, and facilitating sessions with young people.
• Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
• Able to commit to all pre-expedition training events. 

As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. 

Overview

In partnership with a second, and possibly third Leader, you will lead a Fire of 8-12 Young Explorers. Social Leader role is to ensure that all young people can develop and thrive on our expeditions. They provide additional support with pastoral care and behavioural management for young people, particularly those facing challenges. Social Leaders will have demonstrable experience of working with young people in residential environments.

We are looking for applicants who are:

• Able and passionate about leading, inspiring, and facilitating sessions with young people.
• Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
• Able to commit to all pre-expedition training events. 

As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. 

PFP is a UK-based charity working in Africa and Asia since 2004, and this year we are celebrating our 20th anniversary. Our Mission is to work together with local people and filmmakers to produce, distribute and show local language educational films that give help and hope to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. Our latest activities have primarily focused on Malawi, Sierra Leone and Kenya. 

Every PFP film seeks to bring about positive change by engaging audiences with themes, characters and subjects that address important challenges facing themselves and their communities.

-  We commission, fund and manage film productions

-  We train and mentor local film makers

-  We partner with other organisations to produce media for their charitable objectives

-  We organise film distribution and viewings and promote digital engagement

-  We facilitate audience conversations to encourage deeper exploration of issues

-  We measure the impact of our films to ensure continued improvement

We produce a range of media from short documentaries and music videos to full-length feature dramas. Our work covers a wide range of subjects, including: health, disability and rights; social prejudice and stigma; agriculture; and environment and conservation.

See our Annual Reports on our website for more information on our work and recent activities.

Primary responsibilities

- Attend and contribute to quarterly Board meetings and informal catch-ups.

- Work with the Trustees and Directors in developing and advancing PFP’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.

- Contribute to the effective governance of PFP, including: ensuring PFP is accountable and carrying out its purpose for public benefit; ensuring compliance with the governing document and applicable law; and challenging the management of resources and ensuring financial stability.

- Support executive management and partners on the design and delivery of programmes across all stages, including partner engagement, filmmaking and distribution, and monitoring and evaluation processes.

- Proactively seek fundraising opportunities.

- Act as an ambassador and public representative for PFP.  

- Opportunity to further contribute to the activities of the charity as much as desired.