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Would you like to change the world and be a part of an exciting media start-up focusing on enabling communities and helping solve problems of the earth?

Led by a diverse team, Yuvoice has already attracted world-class writers and editors. Initial sections will focus on mental health, career development, education, lifestyle and health, relationships, politics, and fiction, plus a once-weekly feature on people doing good in the world.

Yuvoice is committed to uplifting marginalized voices and being global majority-driven. We develop and deliver top-quality editorial content about each person’s unique and treasured perspective on the world that we share.

This is a wonderful opportunity to directly work with our global team and our board, which includes folks like:

• Sunny Vachher, international award-winning producer and UN Creative Ambassador.
• Kayla Ancrum, best-selling author.
• Topaz Adizes, Emmy-Award winning director.
• Trevor James, famous YouTuber.
• ...and many more.

Do you want to work with passionate and skilled professionals around the world on a social media platform focused on empathy and connection? Want to join us?

Apply to volunteer with us today!

Why Volunteer with us

Volunteer with the coolest org in the world! Join a team of stellar folks from over 20 countries and:

• Join a society-shifting movement.
• Upskill yourself with a strong resume line (we have amazing editorial, programming, design, and project management opportunities).
• Build relationships with experts working in dozens of industries.
• Learn more about people from countries you may have never been to.
• Help us uplift marginalized voices and change the world.
• Join valuable networking and brainstorming sessions.
• Receive credit for internships, reference letters, and recommendations (dependent on active participation).
• Get access to perks like leadership training, Microsoft/Canva access, and more.

We are looking for experienced, skilled and passionate individuals to join our editorial team with the DG Sentinel.

• Recruit contributing writers for the department
• Reviewing story or articles
• Proofread, edit and improve stories or pieces
• Comply with media law and ethical guidelines
• Meet deadlines and budget requirements
• Actively participating in team meetings

What we expect of all volunteers

• We use Slack as our primary method of internal communications, we ask that all volunteers check this regularly to communicate with their team and stay up to date with the latest developments.
• All teams have a weekly meeting which all individuals need to attend.
• We hold 10 all-in-volunteer meetings a year and ask that volunteers attend a minimum of 4

We are looking for a passionate and reliable individual who has experience in the following:

• Strong writing/editing/proofreading skills
• Excellent written skills in English
• An eye for detail along with critical thinking

We have multiple roles available including leadership roles. If you are interested in a leadership position we are looking for the following experience;

• Previous editorial experience
• Creating a positive culture towards volunteer engagement
• Proven experience building and retaining teams among diverse groups in skills
• Leadership experience and the ability to effectively manage a team
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

You will also be responsible for;

• Empowering the teams and onboarding new team members
• Providing leadership and support to the team
• Determining the most appropriate internal communications strategy for the team

6 hours per week. We require a year-long commitment for most positions. We can be flexible on time and support vacations and unlimited leave with advance notice. Many of our current team work full-time and volunteer in the evenings. We make sure no one feels overwhelmed or overworked while ensuring extra work doesn’t fall on other volunteers last-minute.

This is a virtual opportunity and you will need your own device and an internet connection. At this time we are unable to support with any associated costs, as even our C-Suite is volunteer.

Our volunteer program is highly competitive, so you will hear back from us if we're interested in taking your application further. Thank you so much for applying! Volunteers keep us running and we're so grateful.