Get Involved
For Volunteers
Join the community!
We're supported by a passionate community of volunteers who believe every young person should have access to the tools to build a brighter future for people and nature.
Our small core team keeps everything running behind the scenes, but our volunteers are involved in the most important part: being in the room with young people.
And well… If you’re passionate about climate, social justice, the natural world or youth empowerment, it sounds like we should talk!
Our Community
Why join our volunteer community?
Our volunteers support the delivery of our workshops in schools, working alongside our facilitators to inspire and empower the young people in the room!
Community
Become a part of a growing and supportive community
Join a network of people who genuinely care about climate, social justice and young people.
Confidence
Make a tangible difference to young people navigating a complex world
Be in the room with young people who are curious, questioning and full of potential.
Skills
Develop your facilitation, communication, and leadership skills
Our workshops are dynamic, interactive and delivered to a high standard.
Impact
Demonstrate real social impact
Volunteering with GenEarth gives you direct, measurable experience of delivering social impact.
Experience
Gain direct experience working in climate education and the impact sector
Volunteering with us gives you hands on experience of how a purpose driven organisation operates
Collaboration
How can I get involved?
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Workshop Facilitation
Support the delivery of our programmes and help create engaging learning experiences for young people.
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Expert Mentorship
Share your expertise and provide guidance to young people as they develop projects and ideas through our programmes.
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Specialist Support
Bring your skills to GenEarth, whether in copywriting, research, design, marketing or another area where you can help us grow our impact.
Volunteer Experiences
“Being part of GenEarth has been a truly meaningful experience. As someone who comes from another country, volunteering with this lovely community has broadened my horizons and given me hope. It has been inspiring to meet so many young people with innovative ideas and a commitment to protecting our planet.
What has impressed me most is the number of volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to making a positive difference. The passion, collaboration, and shared values within the community are truly motivating.”
- XIMENA BRAVO MEDINA, BRISTOL
Expression of Interest
Apply to volunteer with us and join the community!
Complete a short application form and one of our team will get back to you for a chat, and share a little more how it works to volunteer with us. Have general questions about volunteering - or something else? Get in touch!
* Please note that we can only accept applicants based in the UK
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for volunteers
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Our volunteer roles are really flexible and designed to fit around busy schedules. If you’d like to support as a facilitator, usually 2-3 hours every couple of months is the ideal commitment - you can choose which dates, locations and how many workshops you’d like to support. For our expert mentors and specialist projects we can tailor the time based on your availability.
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At the moment, all of our in-person school workshop delivery takes place in London, with more locations to come as we grow! So, you would have to be London based if this is your preferred choice of role.
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We do! It’s really meaningful for young people to see the range of careers and inspiring individuals. All our volunteer roles are designed to be flexible, fitting around a busy work schedule. These opportunities are included as part of our funded partnership offer for organisations wanting to offer opportunities to more than one employee. Find out more here.
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We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about climate and social justice and believe in the value of educating young people about these issues.
You definitely don’t need to be an expert in any of these issues; we provide all the training, materials, and resources you’ll need. However, it’s important that you feel confident presenting for workshop delivery.
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Dependant on whatever programme you may be best suited too we will provide a full onboarding inclusive of training on the relevant materials as well as top tips for engaging with young people.
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Once you’ve completed our application form, we’ll invite you along to an informal friendly interview with one of our team and we’ll will process a free an enhanced DBS check too, for those supporting school workshops.