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Seeking volunteer creative content maker (unpaid) to join environmental project Create the Future

Who we are
Create The Future is a UK-based creative climate project seeking to create a vision of a better future to empower action and inspire optimism through storytelling, education and imagination activities. We run free activities and workshops for children, young people and adults, such as creative writing workshops, poetry prompts, and school activities. Our flagship 'postcards from the future' activity - an imaginative art and writing exercise for children aged 5-12 - combats eco-anxiety by helping young people to imagine the future they want. We have also published a 100+ page anthology featuring short stories, poetry, artwork and interviews, with wide-ranging contributors including Octopus Energy, Rewilding Britain, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and more.
Find out more about the project online: www.createthefuture.earth About the role We are looking for enthusiastic creatives – from writers, bloggers and researchers to artists and illustrators – to join our Creative Content team. You will work closely with your own team as well as with volunteers from the Engagement team and Projects team, attending close-knit online meetings. Either collaboratively or individually, you will be responsible for creating researched articles, interview pieces, blogs, artwork, creative writing, or anything else you’d like to contribute. You may also get involved in running and planning workshops and other cross-team projects. The ideal volunteer candidate: • You are based anywhere in the world and happy to work as part of a fully remote team, communicating via messages and emails. • You will be willing to volunteer, unpaid, for approx. 3 hours per week contributing to our ongoing projects. • You will be willing to attend 1-hour team meetings (weekday evenings or weekend afternoons, UK time) at least once a month. • You will have some experience working as part of a team and/or working remotely. • You will have some experience in producing creative work or content to a style guide to ensure consistency.

You will receive: • Induction training on how to communicate about the climate crisis in a positive, values-focused way. • Access to our team Discord and chats, allowing you to get to know your teammates and build a community with like-minded individuals. • New skills and experiences in your area, as well as opportunities to get involved with the work of other teams - we will support you to try new things wherever possible. • Access to creative writing workshops, education activities, and team-building exercises. The role is fully remote and unpaid, suitable for adults 18+. All you need is a computer/laptop, an internet connection, and availability to attend team meetings and respond to messages - no fixed hours, no commuting, no expenses, and no specialist software.
To join our friendly team, you will need to provide:
• Your name, location (time zone), and pronouns (e.g she/her, he/him, they/them) • Your CV • A short paragraph outlining why you are interested

Please send an email to jess@createthefuture.earth and leah@createthefuture.earth
Jessica Kashdan-Brown
Jessica Kashdan-Brown
Freelance Writer

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