Volunteer role: Communications (Impact & Storytelling) Volunteer

Humanists International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in England is seeking a motivated and articulate volunteer to support its fundraising and communications efforts. This role involves gathering stories and researching opportunities to craft compelling content, including social media posts and emails. Ideal for individuals interested in communications or the charity sector. Applications from diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged.

Qualifications

• Motivated and curious individual with strong writing skills.
• Ability to research effectively and craft compelling content.

Responsibilities

• Gather stories and research opportunities to support fundraising and communications.
• Draft social media posts and supporter emails.

Job description

Do you enjoy writing, researching, and uncovering great stories? Are you looking to use your creativity to make a real difference?

The Communications and Development team at Humanists UK is seeking a motivated, curious, and articulate volunteer to support our fundraising and communications work. This is an exciting opportunity to help us share inspiring stories that highlight the need for and positive impact of our work, and encourage people to get involved.

Working closely with our Fundraising Manager, you’ll play a key role in gathering stories, researching opportunities, and crafting compelling content. Whether it’s identifying local news items, interviewing individuals, or drafting social media posts and supporter emails, your contributions will directly support our mission and help us reach more people.

Take a look at the full role description and person specification to help you decide whether the role is right for you.

This is a great opportunity for anyone considering a career in communications, fundraising, journalism, or the charity sector, or for those who simply want to use their skills for good.

We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community. We particularly welcome applicants from groups currently under‑represented among our volunteer team; these would include individuals who identify as female, disabled, trans, or from the global majority.

You can find our Recruitment and Promotion and Equal Opportunities policies via the Careers Menu or at the foot of our main Opportunities Page.

To volunteer with Humanists UK, we ask that you also register as a Supporter if you are not already. This allows you to receive mailings from the organisation, to further your understanding of the work Humanists UK does, and to inform your own volunteering practice. There is no cost to you for this registration.

You may also wish to consider becoming a Member; more information on membership can be found here. Membership is not a requirement to volunteer with Humanists UK.