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Communications Volunteer

Tell the stories of a youth movement — create the content, grow the platforms, and help young people be seen, heard and included.

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About The Youth Platform

The Youth Platform (TYP) is a regional youth-led network that amplifies young people’s voices, strengthens youth movements, and promotes meaningful youth participation in social, economic and political development.

Through advocacy, leadership development, community engagement and youth empowerment, TYP works to ensure adolescents and young people are seen, heard, protected and included in decision-making spaces.

The opportunity

We’re looking for a creative, proactive and passionate Communications Volunteer to support TYP’s visibility, storytelling, digital engagement and advocacy work.

You’ll help document our impact, create content, manage our digital platforms, and strengthen the communication around our programs, campaigns and events. It’s hands-on, real work — with real audiences.

What you’ll do

  • Develop content for TYP’s social media platforms, website, newsletters and campaigns.
  • Draft captions, stories, articles, press notes, event highlights and other communication materials.
  • Support photography, videography, interviews and documentation during programs and events.
  • Assist in designing simple graphics, posters, flyers and digital advocacy materials.
  • Help manage and update TYP’s media library — photos, videos, publications and event records.
  • Support human-interest stories, success stories, testimonials and program updates.
  • Track social media engagement and help with basic reporting on digital performance.
  • Assist with media engagement and visibility for key events and campaigns.

Who we’re looking for

The ideal volunteer

  • Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills.
  • Creative and confident using social media platforms.
  • Basic design skills with tools like Canva, Adobe or similar.
  • An interest in youth development, advocacy, governance, health, gender or community work.
  • Able to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
  • Organized, reliable and willing to learn.
  • Basic photography, videography or video-editing skills — an added advantage.
  • Knows how to communicate with young people and diverse audiences.

What you’ll gain

  • Practical experience in NGO and development communications.
  • Exposure to youth advocacy, media engagement and campaign communication.
  • Mentorship and hands-on experience in storytelling, documentation and digital content.
  • A professional portfolio built through real organizational assignments.
  • Experience working with youth leaders, community partners and development stakeholders.

How to apply

  • 1
    Have a short cover letter, your CV, and any samples of your writing, design, photography, video or social-media work ready to share.
  • 2
    Complete our short online application form — it only takes a few minutes.
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Applications close 31 July. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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