Become a volunteer.
We deeply value the involvement of volunteers in our mission. Volunteers play a crucial role in enhancing the range and quality of our services by contributing their time, and skills. Your unique expertise, background, and experiences help keep our work relevant! Whether you have a few hours each month, a few hours a week, or can work with us more regularly, every contribution matters, and we’d love to hear from you.
Why join as a volunteer?
Real Impact
Contribute to building and shaping a pilot project from the ground up, where you'll have the chance to co-create, influence the direction of our initiative, and bring your ideas to the table!
Professional Growth
Gain valuable and transferable experience that will look great on any resume.
Flexibility
If you need to step back for a while, you're always welcome to return and re-engage. In open discussion with us, we encourage you to "step up and step back" as life demands.
Check-ins and Feedback
We believe in continuous improvement, so regular check-ins are part of the process.
Networking Opportunities
Volunteering with us connects you with like-minded volunteers and inspiring initiatives.
Remote and Local Impact
Our work is primarily remote, giving you the flexibility to volunteer from anywhere, with the possibility to engage with local initiatives around you and help develop Ground Up's support in your local area.
How to get started?
If you’re passionate about making a difference and eager to be part of an innovative and evolving project, we invite you to join us as a volunteer! Your skills, time, and enthusiasm can help us empower youths and support transformative initiatives across Europe. We particularly encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds, as we strive to support and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
We accept both spontaneous applications and replies to open positions.
We’re stoked that you’re considering joining our mission to support small initiatives across Europe!
If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us at ftgroundup.contact@gmail.com
FAQ
Absolutely! We welcome volunteers from all nationalities. However, since our work is focused in Europe, we’re particularly looking for folks who are based here.
Nope! While our primary focus is on empowering young people, we believe that everyone has something valuable to contribute. Whether you’re a young professional, a student, or someone with more life experience, your skills and experience are welcome here!
Totally up to you! We understand that everyone’s availability is different, so we offer a lot of flexibility. Whether you’re looking for a short-term activity or a longer-term commitment, there’s a place for you here. Just let us know what time you have available when you apply.
Whether you've organized a community event, participated in social justice movements, or just have a fire in you to make a difference, we’re interested. Formal qualifications are cool, but life experiences matter just as much, if not more.
Yes! All of our roles are remote, which means you can volunteer from wherever you are. But if there are initiatives in your community that align with our mission, we’re excited to support you in getting involved right where you are.
Hopefully, more than just a line on your CV :) You’ll get hands-on experience with a pilot project, have a say in how things evolve, and you’ll be part of a network of people who are passionate about justice, equity, and creating real change.