Remote Volunteer Animator & Motion Graphics Designer — Youth Nonprofit

REMOTE VOLUNTEER ANIMATOR & MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER — youth NONPROFIT

Create engaging animation and motion graphics that help Believe in Me explain scholarships, education initiatives, youth programs, community partnerships, volunteer opportunities, and stories of impact.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Animator will turn approved scripts, storyboards, illustrations, photos, and brand assets into accessible digital content for websites, social media, presentations, events, fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and program education.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop storyboards, animatics, character or object animation, kinetic typography, transitions, and motion-graphic sequences.

Collaborate with video producers, editors, scriptwriters, designers, content strategists, marketers, and program teams.

Apply Believe in Me brand standards and clearly identify relevant programs such as iLevelUP and Cougs 4 young people.

Prepare platform-appropriate files, aspect ratios, captions, transcripts, thumbnails, and source assets.

Use accessible pacing, readable text, sufficient contrast, and reduced-motion alternatives when appropriate.

Maintain organized project files and incorporate feedback within agreed timelines.

Use only approved, licensed, or organization-owned assets and music.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

2D or 3D animation, motion graphics, illustration, storyboarding, video production, or visual storytelling. Familiarity with After Effects, Premiere Pro, Blender, Animate, Canva, or comparable tools is helpful. A portfolio or relevant samples are requested.

TIME AND LOCATION

Remote and flexible, approximately 2–3 hours per week. Project-based and ongoing volunteers are welcome.

IMPACT AND SUPPORT

Your animation will make nonprofit programs and opportunities easier to understand, remember, and share. Volunteers receive orientation, approved scripts and assets, brand guidance, collaboration tools, and creative feedback.

HOW TO EXPRESS INTEREST

Submit interest through Idealist. Questions may be sent to volunteers@believeinme.org. Learn more at https://www.believeinme.org/donate-your-expertise?utm_source=idealist&utm_medium=volunteer_platform&utm_campaign=volunteer_recruitment_2026&utm_content=animator_motion_graphics

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