Established in 1974, Fresh Futures is a regional charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people, and their families, within Kirklees and surrounding areas.

Our vision is for all children, young people and their families to have opportunities for a better life, now and in the future.

We are committed to improving the lives of children and young people by providing opportunities that enable them to achieve a positive destination that is right for them. We empower families and influential adults to make positive choices, so children and young people live healthy and happy lives. By working within communities, we support children, young people, and their families and advocate for them.

Event Photographer Volunteer

Role Purpose

To capture Fresh Futures events by producing motivating and engaging photos to be used in charity marketing.

Tasks

• Regularly attend Fresh Futures events to capture images and videos that can be shared across all charity social media channels and the website.
• Commit to capturing images and videos that fit in line with the values of the charity and the marketing guidelines and meet consent guidelines as provided by the charity.

• Provide their own photography and editing equipment necessary for the role.
• Share their content with the I&E team after the event for them to use in marketing.

Welcomed Experience and Qualities

Volunteers should show a passion for digital media and photography. Volunteers should aim to be reliable, to attend a calendar of events which will be provided at onboarding and the volunteer must commit to providing as much notice as possible if unable to attend. Volunteers are not required to have a driver’s license and access to a vehicle but must be prepared to travel to certain events (rarely).

A portfolio of previous work should be provided so we can evaluate the style of photos to expect.

Support for Volunteers

• Regular support from the I&E team via phone calls and emails.
• The opportunity for training and upskilling provided.
• Travel expenses are reimbursed.
• Invites to social and thank you events throughout the year.

Volunteer Expectations

As a Volunteer, we expect you:

• To carry out your volunteering responsibilities to the best of your ability, letting us know if you need any help or support.
• To share all content taken at events.
• To be reliable and punctual; if unable to attend, contact us with as much notice as possible.
• To respect our policies and procedures as shared with you at Induction and in the Volunteer Handbook
• To reply to our communications with good time or let us know if you will be unable to answer calls/emails for a significant period of time.
• Not to smoke, drink alcohol or use illegal drugs while volunteering or prior to volunteering.
• Observe all health and safety measures put in place for your safety and the safety of others.

In return you can expect us: 

• To provide you with a supportive and rewarding volunteering experience
• To deliver volunteer induction and training to enable you to carry out your role.
• To let you know if we are making any changes and involve you as much as possible in decisions which effect you.
• To support you as much as possible in your volunteering goals such as progressing to employment.
• To recognise and thank you for your valuable contribution to the organisation.
• To give you recognition for the work you have produced.

• Application form required
• References required

• 18+