Help 'Spero - Hope for the Future' grow! Got skills and an interest in Social Media, Research, Technical Production or Organisational Growth? We have an opportunity for you to refine your skills while making a difference! Application Deadline: Friday 12th September 14:00 BST

Are you interested in building skills while working on something that matters? Want to help share diverse stories from real people around the world? Looking for hands-on experience in a supportive, youth-led team? Do you want to play a part in making global issues more human and more accessible?

Spero is a UK-born, newly formed, youth-led, non-profit global storytelling platform dedicated to sharing diverse perspectives from around the world. We're creating a place for people to look beyond their own borders and to learn and connect with the real lives and experiences of others everywhere.

Our aim is to foster understanding and connection in an increasingly polarised world by sharing authentic stories, building empathy, and encouraging thoughtful dialogue. Part of our mission is to humanise global issues, making them more engaging and accessible - especially for young people who often feel disconnected from traditional news and politics.

Find our most recent work on our website or Instagram

We’re looking for motivated people with the passion, time, and curiosity to join our team. These volunteer roles are a chance to gain meaningful experience, contribute to an impactful mission, and grow your skills in a supportive, creative environment.

Spero is entirely volunteer-run, so these positions are unpaid and remote. But in return, you’ll gain hands-on experience in project management, communications, research, teamwork, creative production, and problem solving all while helping us build something that matters.

Application Deadline: Friday 12th September 14:00 BST

All volunteers should have :

• Interest in global issues and diverse perspectives.
• Ability to be proactive, work both independently and collaboratively, and manage time effectively.

What you need to know

• Roles are part-time, flexible, and designed to fit around other elements of your life
• We are asking for a commitment of about 5-8 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months (but hopefully long-term if you enjoy our work)
• Our team meets on Mondays, 7:30–9:00 pm BST (attendance at most meetings is important, so make sure timing works if you’re international).
• Expected start date Monday, 29th of September
• As a coordinator, you will provide flexible support to your area of work as well as across the organisation. You will get the chance to take on an area or project with direct ownership and responsibilities.

We are looking for support in the 4 following areas - you don't have to tick every box to apply, role names, scope and focus are flexible. If you think you have any of the skills, interests or experience to support us in any of these areas, please feel free to apply!

Social Media Coordinator: Support audience growth and reach - looking for skills/experience such as...

• Experience in social media management and content creation with Canva (or similar design tools)
• Copywriting for Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc
• Graphic design
• Understanding of maintaining branding and visual identity
• Video media creation and editing
• Designing and executing social media strategy
• Conducting market research
• Measuring, tracking and interpreting analytics

Research Coordinator: Research and writing support & delivery - looking for skills/experience such as...

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Experience in fact-checking and evaluating sources
• Academic research methods/citation
• Interest in tackling misinformation
• Managing project timelines
• Workshop/presentation delivery
• Providing peer support

Production Coordinator: Technical production support - looking for skills/experience such as...

• Website design and management (use of WordPress.org experience preferably)
• Knowledge of WordPress themes, plugins and backend updates
• Coding knowledge (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
• Provision of general tech support
• Website hosting knowledge
• Podcast editing and production
• Audio and video editing

Growth Coordinator: Organisational growth and strategy support - looking for skills/experience such as...

• Networking and outreach
• Engagement with a range of stakeholders
• Fundraising research and writing
• Measuring and reporting the impact of work
• Maintaining financial records
• Project management
• Writing and maintaining policies or governance documents

If you’re passionate about global issues, creativity, and working in a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!