Current Volunteer Opportunities

We have been approached by a family who are passionate about the impact our support has had on them. They want to help promote our service to funders so that we can support more families the way we have helped them.

We want to create a short film with this family (no more than 5 minutes) that we can use on social media, on our website, at events, and directly with funders. We are looking for a volunteer who can position this family's story for maximum impact while ensuring that the key message is empowering and strengths-based.

The skills we are looking for in a volunteer are:

• filmmaking and editing
• storytelling
• empathy

We would like the filmmaker to first meet with the family to build trust and rapport. We will then meet again to storyboard, developing key themes for the film. Filming would take place in the family home, and a rough edit would then be shared with the family for us to agree on a final cut together.

Advice about the final release of the film for maximum impact would also be much appreciated to maximise potential fundraising and generate further support for our charity (e.g., through volunteering).

In depth Project: 13-16 hours

Children and Young People | Creating | Face to face

We are a small mental health charity, based in the south west, that provides specialist therapy, wellbeing services, crisis support, groups, and skills courses for survivors of trauma and those in mental health crisis. We are looking for some graphic design assistance as we need to create a new design for our charity collection bucket labels.

We have recently re-branded and have a new logo and brand guidelines, as well as a template/dimensions for the bucket labels. Templates are available in EPS, AI or PDF and ideally the label should be designed using professional design software. Assets are currently saved in Canva but can be shared elsewhere too.

We have our first ever street collection booked at the end of November. An eye-catching design will be the first thing that attracts members of the public to our cause, which will hopefully lead on to a conversation and/or donation in support of the charity. We will also be able to use the bucket labels for all future marketing and fundraising events, making a real difference to our branding.

Quick Fix: 1-4 hours

Mental Health | Creating | Remote

Young Citizens is looking to create engaging video content for its website and social media channels to attract volunteers, donors and corporate partnerships. The focus will be on creating inspiring case studies and service-user stories. We want to communicate the impact of our work on children, young people and volunteers to secure more supporters.

Our comms team can write interview questions and conduct the interviews but lacks the gear and know-how to capture high-quality audio and video.

Success would look like a short videos or series of videos ready for use on all social media channels (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo). Here is a recent example produced by a kind volunteer.

Focussed Help: 5-8 hours

Education | Creating | Face to face

Volunteer Editor: "Language and Mental Health: A Lifeline Through Words"

Harmless seeks a skilled editor to refine a crucial book addressing the link between language and mental health, with a focus on suicide prevention.

The challenge:

Suicide is often discussed using harmful language, perpetuating stigma. This book aims to challenge harmful language and promote empowering alternatives, reaching a wide audience with a message of hope and support.

Your role:

As the editor, you will ensure the clarity, consistency, and accuracy of the manuscript. You will help craft compelling and sensitive language and collaborate with the author to refine the book's message.

You bring:

We’re looking for someone with exceptional editing skills and sensitivity to mental health topics. Strong communication skills and a passion for this cause are also essential.

Your impact:

By volunteering, you’ll help create a life-saving resource that changes the conversation around suicide. You’ll reduce stigma and empower individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts, using your editing skills to make a real difference!

Mini Project: 9-12 hours

Mental Health | Creating | Remote or Face to Face

We work with 11- to 18-year-olds to help them create impactful climate action campaigns that inspire and engage their school community. These campaigns address key issues like increasing access to nature, reducing waste, and amplifying youth voices in local council strategies.

To expand the reach of these campaigns, student groups are looking for creative support in areas such as logo design, short promotional videos, social media content, and posters. We are seeking volunteers to mentor students in communications and assist with content creation.

This might involve supporting us with a short workshop to storyboard a video or social media campaign and helping bring these ideas to life. Our goal is to produce fun, engaging, and accessible content that resonates with communities, showcases success stories, and drives meaningful climate action.

Campaigns for action - InterClimate Network

Quick Fix: 1-4 hours

Environment | Mentoring | Remote or Face to Face

We want to showcase our work in action through videos and photography. Currently, we rely on volunteers to provide these, which results in varying levels of quality. A professionally produced video demonstrating our service and its impact would greatly assist our efforts in fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and client engagement.

Skills we need:

• Technical skills in filmmaking and photography
• Expertise in storytelling and script development to create a strong narrative and compelling calls to action
• High level of understanding around disability issues
• Experience working with vulnerable clients and their carers

The desired outcome would be a high-quality film, with different versions suitable for our various channels and purposes. The film must be fully accessible, including captions and subtitles. Furthermore, everyone must be involved—whether volunteers, clients, or their carers—to have a positive experience throughout the process.

Ultimately, this project would help raise REMAP’s profile, leading to increased fundraising, enhanced volunteer recruitment, and a broader client base. The impact of this work would be both significant and far-reaching for the organisation.

In depth Project: 13-16 hours

Disability | Creating | Remote

"Unheard": Be the Voice That Saves a Life

Communication problem:

"Unheard" will be a short film that tackles the devastating consequences of silence surrounding mental health. The film highlights how missed opportunities for connection and a lack of understanding can push individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts further into despair.

Skills needed:

We need passionate individuals with skills in:

• Filmmaking: Capturing raw emotion and translating a powerful message to the screen.
• Storytelling: Crafting a compelling narrative that deeply resonates with viewers.
• Sound design: Using audio to heighten emotional impact and convey the character's isolation.
• Editing: Weaving together visuals and sound to create a seamless and impactful viewing experience.

Impact:

• Public: "Unheard" will raise awareness, challenge stigma, and encourage people to be more attuned to the struggles of others. It will inspire empathy and empower individuals to reach out and offer support.
• Volunteers: This project provides a platform for volunteers to contribute their skills to a vital cause. Volunteers will gain valuable experience in filmmaking while making a tangible difference in the fight against suicide.

Join us in creating "Unheard" and help break the silence that surrounds mental health. Together, we can be the voices that save lives.

Mini Project: 9-12 hours

Mental Health | Creating | Remote or Face to Face

The communication problem: Suicide and self-harm remain shrouded in stigma, preventing open conversations and hindering people from seeking help. This silence has devastating consequences.

We need your creativity: We're searching for a talented filmmaker to help us create a powerful short film that will:

• Showcase Harmless' vital work: Highlighting their achievements and vision for the future through interviews, visuals, and powerful testimonials.
• Give voice to the struggles: Sharing insights into the challenges faced by those affected by suicide and self-harm.
• Inspire hope and action: Delivering a compelling call to action, encouraging viewers to support Harmless and break the silence.

Impact:

• Public: Raising awareness, challenging stigma, and encouraging help-seeking behaviour.
• Volunteers: Contributing to a life-saving cause and gaining experience in filmmaking and advocacy.

Join us in creating a film that amplifies voices, inspires change, and ultimately saves lives.

Focussed Help: 5-8 hours

Mental Health | Creating | Remote or Face to Face

We have a large group of regular supporters who are Boomers and are ageing rapidly. To grow our donor base we need to reach out to younger audiences through social media. We have a good following to start from on Facebook and Linkedin but no engagement on Instagram and no TikTok at all. We need someone to help us to reach and engage this new audience! Are you up for a challenge?

Mini Project: 9-12 hours

Children and Young People | Creating | Remote or Face to Face

We are looking for support to update our website www.aafp.uk so that businesses can see the work we do and support us, not only with funding but sharing with their customer and clients. This can have a significant impact on the funds we raise, as donors can see how their contributions are being used. We have not been able to regularly update the website and this has had an impact on the work we do.

Action Against Food Poverty is still very small but with the right support, we hope to increase the work we do to support more people.

Mini Project: 9-12 hours

Housing and Homelessness | Creating | Remote or Face to Face