Volunteer Talent Acquisition Specialist (1-2 positions): 4WARD.earth

4WARD.earth; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A climate collaboration organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Volunteer Talent Acquisition Specialist to help find talented individuals for its mission. In this role, you will source candidates, conduct interviews, and support the People & Culture team in enhancing recruitment efforts. This volunteer position requires dedication and offers invaluable experience in talent acquisition within the climate sector. Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about climate action.

Benefits

Hands-on recruiting experience

Mentorship from HR professionals

Skill development opportunities

Connection to the global climate ecosystem

Qualifications

• Experience in recruiting, sourcing, or talent acquisition.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and recruiting tools.
• Experience conducting screening calls or initial interviews.

Responsibilities

• Source candidates through family, LinkedIn, and climate communities.
• Conduct screening calls to assess candidate experience.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and maintain communications.
• Provide feedback on candidate quality and improve recruitment process.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

People-oriented

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Job description

Help us find the talent that's building the world's largest climate collaboration network!

At 4WARD.earth, we’re connecting founders, community leaders, and mission-driven changemakers to accelerate climate solutions worldwide. As we scale our impact, we need someone passionate about people and talent to help us source and screen exceptional volunteers and team members.

We’re seeking a purpose-driven recruiting specialist to support our People & Culture team in finding candidates who are the right fit for 4WARD’s mission and culture.

🎯 About This Opportunity

This is a volunteer recruiting role focused on candidate sourcing, initial screening, and interview coordination.

You will work closely with our HR Business Partner and Head of People & Culture to identify and vet potential volunteers and team members across all functions.

Time Commitment: 5-8+ hours per week

1️⃣ Source Promising Candidates

Find talented, mission-driven individuals who want to contribute to climate action.

You will:

🎯 Source candidates through networks, LinkedIn, climate communities, and relevant platforms

📊 Build and maintain talent pipelines for open volunteer positions

🤝 Reach out to potential candidates and generate interest in 4WARD opportunities

🚀 Identify passive candidates who would be strong fits for specific roles

🌍 Help expand our reach to diverse talent pools across regions and backgrounds

2️⃣ Screen & Evaluate Candidates

Conduct initial assessments to identify the best candidates for further consideration.

You will:

🎤 Conduct screening calls to assess experience, motivation, and availability

🧩 Evaluate candidates for cultural fit, skills, and alignment with role requirements

📣 Present qualified candidates to the People & Culture team and hiring managers

📅 Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates and team leads

📈 Maintain candidate tracking and communication throughout the process

3️⃣ Support the People & Culture Team

Work as part of the team to continuously improve our recruiting efforts.

You will:

📊 Use our existing recruiting tools and processes (Notion, applicant tracking, etc.)

📘 Provide feedback on candidate quality and recruiting channels

🏅 Help maintain positive candidate experience throughout the hiring journey

🔧 Share insights on what’s working and where we can improve sourcing strategies

🌟 What You’ll Gain

• Direct experience in recruiting and talent acquisition for a climate organization
• Collaboration with 4WARD’s HR Business Partner and Head of People & Culture
• Skill-building in sourcing, screening, and candidate assessment
• Exposure to diverse roles across community building, operations, and partnerships
• Networking with mission-driven professionals in the climate ecosystem
• Flexible hours working with a global team

📋 What We’re Looking For

Background & Experience

Please share:

• Your resume/CV
• Any experience in recruiting, sourcing, or talent acquisition
• Experience conducting screening calls or initial interviews
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, applicant tracking systems, or recruiting tools (if applicable)

Key Skills & Qualities

• People-oriented: Excellent communication skills and ability to assess candidate potential
• Proactive: Self-motivated to find and reach out to great candidates
• Detail-oriented: Organized and able to manage multiple candidate pipelines
• Mission-driven: Passionate about climate action and building purpose-driven teams
• Collaborative: Comfortable taking direction and working closely with the People & Culture team

Motivation

Include a brief note on:

• Why you’re excited about this role
• What you hope to learn or contribute to 4WARD’s recruiting efforts

💚 Fellowship Benefits

While this is an unpaid volunteer position, it offers:

• Hands-on recruiting experience with a growing climate organization
• Mentorship from experienced HR and People & Culture professionals
• Skill development in sourcing, screening, and talent assessment
• Connection to the global climate ecosystem
• A chance to help build the team that accelerates meaningful climate change

🌍 Apply to Join as Volunteer Talent Acquisition Specialist

Apply at 👉 https://4ward.earth/volunteer

Include your resume and a short motivation note about why you’re excited to help find great talent for 4WARD’s mission.