Community contributor
Help bring community experiences into view. Suggest stories, cover agreed events and interview people whose voices deserve to be heard.
VOLUNTEER WITH BMC
Your skills. Our communities. Shared possibilities.
Give your time and skills to help community stories reach further. Bareta Media and Communications C.I.C. welcomes people who want to contribute to media, publishing and community activities while learning and working alongside others.
PEOPLE. SKILLS. COMMUNITY.
Express your interestMake a contribution that matters.
From a carefully checked story to a welcoming community event, there are many ways to contribute. Explore the roles below and tell us where you would like to help.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Find your part in the story.
Eight areas where you can express an interest. We agree suitable tasks and supervision before a placement begins.
Editorial assistant
Help make our content clear and reliable through proofreading, source checking and preparing articles for editorial review.
Social media assistant
Help people discover our work. Draft posts, create simple graphics and support respectful conversations around community stories and activities.
Podcast production assistant
Support Bareta Podcast through topic research, transcripts, episode descriptions and audio or video editing, depending on your skills.
Photography and video volunteer
Help document community life through photographs, interviews and short videos, with appropriate permission from those featured.
Community outreach volunteer
Help us connect with community groups and support planned activities through communication, participant coordination and practical event assistance.
Funding research assistant
Research suitable grants and equipment donations, organise information and help prepare application materials for review.
Website and digital support volunteer
Help keep our websites useful and accessible by updating approved content, checking links and identifying improvements.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
A clear, supportive starting point.
- These are unpaid volunteer opportunities, separate from paid employment.
- Some contributions can be remote; others may involve Birmingham-based activities.
- Duties, supervision and time commitments will be agreed before starting.
- Experience is welcome. You can also tell us what you want to learn.
- Any expenses must be agreed in advance.
- Applications express interest. Placements depend on suitable work and available supervision.
LET’S START WITH A CONVERSATION
Express your interest.
Tell us what you enjoy, what you can bring and when you are available. No CV is needed to get started.
Prefer email? info@baretamedia.co.uk
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