Communications and Fundraising Volunteer

About Standing Voice

Standing Voice is an international human rights organisation working to ensure people with albinism can live with dignity and equality.

Standing Voice holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and have developed long-term partnerships with donors including the European Union, United Nations agencies, the Wellcome Trust, and the World Bank, alongside trusts, foundations, philanthropists, and individual supporters.

Albinism is a genetically inherited condition causing melanin deficiency, which leads to visual impairment, extreme vulnerability to skin cancer, and a life expectancy of under 40 years for many PWA in Africa.

PWA also face violent persecution and social exclusion, with hundreds of human rights violations documented across Africa since 2006. SV exists to dismantle these barriers, bringing life-saving healthcare, education, security, and opportunity to thousands of people otherwise left behind. 

We believe storytelling is a powerful tool for justice and social change. Through ethical and inclusive communications, we aim to challenge stigma, raise awareness, amplify underrepresented voices, and inspire action locally, nationally, and globally.

Summary of the role

We are looking for a creative and ambitious Communications and Fundraising Volunteer to join our growing international NGO supporting people with albinism across Africa. We are keen to recruit someone with initiative, fresh ideas, and determination to help strengthen our communications and fundraising work as we continue promoting the rights, wellbeing, and inclusion of people with albinism across Africa.

This voluntary role offers a unique opportunity for a driven individual to gain hands-on experience and take ownership of important aspects of communications, storytelling, digital content, and fundraising support within a fast-paced and purpose-driven organisation. The position is particularly aimed at those pursuing careers in the international development, charity and communications sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Support with development of key communications materials:

• Interview beneficiaries and partners to create compelling case studies and impact stories on SV’s work

• Write copy for SV’s website, leaflets, newsletters and other promotional or programme-related/campaign materials

• Help ensure all communications are accurate, accessible, inclusive, and aligned with Standing Voice’s values and tone of voice

Support with social media to engage stakeholders and increase awareness and outreach

• Support the management and growth of SV’s social media channels and create innovative social media campaigns (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook)

• Create engaging content including graphics, short-form videos, reels and stories

• Assist in maintaining a content calendar aligned with campaigns, fundraising activity, programme milestones, and awareness days

• Help identify new trends, formats, and creative approaches to strengthen digital engagement

Design, Brand and Creative Support

• Research potential funding opportunities including trusts, foundations, grants, and corporate partnerships

• Support the development of fundraising proposals and grant applications.

Fundraising

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets in Africa and internationally.

• Secure media coverage through press releases, op-eds, interviews, and features.

• Develop media toolkits to support partners and frontline staff with key messages and media training.

You might be a good fit if you have:

• Excellent written communication skills and a confident verbal communicator

• Excellent research and information-gathering abilities

• Confident using social media platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook

• Highly organised with an attention to detail

• Creative thinker with enthusiasm for storytelling and digital communications

• Passion for human rights, social justice, and inclusive communications

• Photography and/or video editing skills.

What you’ll gain

• Practical experience across communications and fundraising

• Opportunities to work on real campaigns and international projects

• Mentorship and experience within a growing NGO environment

• Portfolio-building  experience across writing, design, social media, and digital storytelling

• Insight into the international development and charity sectors 

To Apply

If you have the relevant experience please send a CV (max 2 pages) and cover letter (max 1 page) that evidences your ability to be successful in this role to Reiss Tigwell – Communications & Media Manager, reiss@standingvoice.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.