Women’s Voices 2026 – media and creative volunteers needed!

Join us in celebrating the 10th anniversary of Women’s Voices! To mark this milestone year, the event will support 10 charities participating in our award-winning Media Trust Films programme, an initiative pairing charities with volunteer filmmakers to create powerful short films that amplify their voice, boost awareness, and strengthen their fundraising and campaign efforts. 

In partnership with UN Women UK, we are producing films with these 10 charities tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG). These short films will serve as vital tools for change. 

Media Trust’s one-day flagship volunteering event will bring the charities together with skilled media and creative professionals to maximise the impact of their films through expert strategic planning.  

We’re seeking 80 passionate volunteers to build the success of this event and turn these inspiring films into action. Together, volunteers and charities will collaboratively develop strategies that amplify the stories and voices of women and girls who have faced trauma in the UK and drive their charitable missions forward in 2026 and beyond. 

What to expect 

Before the event:  

• Apply via this form, sharing your skills and experience.
• If successful, Media Trust will group you into a team of volunteers with varying skillsets and expertise to work with one of the 10 charities.
• Media Trust will share each team’s charity brief, film and any additional assets/information ahead of the event.
• Media Trust will host an online briefing session for all volunteers, providing an overview of the event, how to prepare and introduce the volunteer teams together.

On the day: 

• Volunteers will collaborate with their charity to generate actionable ideas and develop a tailored campaign plan that enhances the reach and impact of the charity’s short film.
• Volunteers and charities will hear from our keynote speaker Claire Throssell MBE. Claire is a tireless champion for women’s and children’s safety whose advocacy, rooted in profound personal loss, has driven landmark reform to prioritise children’s voices and protection in the family courts. Her work has inspired a movement that will safeguard future generations, honouring the legacy of her sons, Jack and Paul. 

Why volunteer?

• Use your workplace volunteering day to support frontline charities tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) across the UK.
• Apply your creative skills to shine a light on urgent and often under-represented issues including, honour-based violence, coercive control, sexual exploitation, post separation abuse, intimate image abuse and women’s homelessness. 
• Be inspired by our keynote speaker, Claire Throssell MBE, a mother who turned unimaginable personal tragedy into a decade-long campaign that led to a life-saving change in the law to protect children from abusive parents.
• Learn, network and make a lasting impact, all in one inspiring day. 

What we’re looking for

Creatives, content makers, marketers, journalists, planners, strategists, digital and social media experts, PR specialists, and campaigners with 5+ years of experience ready to use their skills for good. All genders are encouraged to apply.

Ready to take part? 

Spaces are limited! Applications close on Monday 2 February 2026 at 09:00. 

Volunteers will be selected based on how their skills match a charity’s campaign or communications needs. Please note that applying does not guarantee a place, and priority will be given to volunteers from Media Trust’s industry partners. 

See some of our Media Trust Films work in our sizzle reel here, and learn more about our collaboration with UN Women UK here (including the list of charities). 

You can read more about previous volunteer’s experiences at Women’s Voices below:

Our commitment to inclusion

At Media Trust, we are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive spaces for all participants, including women from marginalised and under-represented communities. Women’s Voices welcomes everyone, and we strive to ensure accessibility and inclusivity at all our events. 

The venue, Meta Brock Street, is fully accessible. 

If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, please contact Lara Harper at larah@mediatrust.org. 

Thank you to our partners

We are delighted to partner with Crucible Foundation, UN Women UK and Meta, who will host Women’s Voices 2026 at their Brock Street office.