Volunteer
Want to support the work we do?
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team! If you care about sustainability, community, and making a real impact, we have two exciting volunteer roles available. We’re looking for individuals with relevant experience who can commit 3-5 hours a week. This is a flexible opportunity to contribute to a leading organisation in the sustainability space, gain mentorship, and grow your professional network – all while making a difference! We are ideally looking for people in London, though most of the work will be remote.
Deadline to apply is: Friday 18 April, 6pm.
Partnerships Lead
Join us as a Partnerships Lead and help grow Sustainably Muslim’s network and impact! We are looking for someone with experience in paid partnerships, outreach, or stakeholder engagement. Your role will involve:
- Researching and reaching out to corporate organisations, charities, councils, and grassroots initiatives.
- Building meaningful collaborations to expand our reach and reach financial goals.
- Coordinating partnership activities and creating long-term relationships.
- Representing Sustainably Muslim in discussions with potential partners.
- Taking lead on CSR days.
- Securing sponsorships to sustain and expand our work.
🕒 Time Commitment:
3-5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments.
💡 What’s in it for you?
- Gain hands-on experience with a leading organisation in the sustainability and Muslim community space.
- Expand your network and grow professionally.
- Contribute to meaningful work that aligns with your values.
📩 What we’re looking for:
- Experience relevant to the role you’re applying for (e.g., partnerships, outreach, communications, or content creation).
- A passion for sustainability and community-building.
- Proactive, organised, and ready to bring fresh ideas to the table.
📩 Ready to join the team?
To apply, email info@sustainablymuslim.org with your CV and please answer the questions below in a separate document:
- Why are you interested in volunteering with Sustainably Muslim, and what about this role excites you the most? (Max 250 words)
- What relevant experience or skills do you bring to the [Partnerships Lead/Communications Lead] role, and how do you think these can contribute to our mission? (Max 250 words)
- Share an example of a successful project or initiative you’ve worked on that relates to partnerships, communications, or sustainability. What was your role, and what was the outcome? (Max 250 words)
- How do you see your personal values aligning with the work we do at Sustainably Muslim? (Max 250 words)
Communications Lead
Step into the role of Communications Lead and shape the voice of Sustainably Muslim. We are seeking someone with experience in communications, content creation, or PR. Key tasks include:
- Creating and managing email newsletters using Mailchimp.
- Writing blogs that inspire and educate on sustainability/environment and faith.
- Identifying and pursuing PR opportunities to amplify our reach.
- Developing engaging content for social media platforms.
- Supporting our overall communication strategy with your creativity.
🕒 Time Commitment:
3-5 hours per week, with flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments.
💡 What’s in it for you?
- Gain hands-on experience with a leading organisation in the sustainability and Muslim community space.
- Expand your network and grow professionally.
- Contribute to meaningful work that aligns with your values.
📩 What we’re looking for:
- Experience relevant to the role you’re applying for (e.g., partnerships, outreach, communications, or content creation).
- A passion for sustainability and community-building.
- Proactive, organised, and ready to bring fresh ideas to the table.
📩 Ready to join the team?
To apply, email info@sustainablymuslim.org with your CV and please answer the questions below in a separate document:
- Why are you interested in volunteering with Sustainably Muslim, and what about this role excites you the most? (Max 250 words)
- What relevant experience or skills do you bring to the [Partnerships Lead/Communications Lead] role, and how do you think these can contribute to our mission? (Max 250 words)
- Share an example of a successful project or initiative you’ve worked on that relates to partnerships, communications, or sustainability. What was your role, and what was the outcome? (Max 250 words)
- How do you see your personal values aligning with the work we do at Sustainably Muslim? (Max 250 words)
Community gardener
We’re looking for someone to take the lead on our monthly community gardening sessions — perfect for someone passionate about growing food, sustainability, and bringing people together outdoors.
🌱 Key tasks include:
Leading monthly gardening sessions (2–4 hours), with potential for occasional extra sessions in spring/summer.
Setting up and guiding volunteers through tasks like planting, weeding, and harvesting.
Maintaining the garden space between sessions if needed.
Creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone can connect with nature.
🕒 Time Commitment:
Monthly sessions (2–4 hours), with occasional extras.
💡 What’s in it for you?
Lead a meaningful community project and grow your leadership skills.
Gain hands-on experience in sustainable gardening.
Be part of a friendly, values-driven team making a difference.
📩 What we’re looking for:
Gardening experience (even at home/small-scale) and confidence in leading small groups.
Passion for sustainability and community connection.
Organised, friendly, and proactive.
📩 Interested?
Email info@sustainablymuslim.org with your CV and answers to the following (max 250 words each):
Why are you interested in this role?
What relevant experience or skills do you bring?
How do your values align with Sustainably Muslim’s mission?
Ambassador
We are seeking Ambassadors to represent and promote Sustainably Muslim to inspire action and awareness about sustainability, nature and climate change within Muslim and diverse communities.
Responsibilities:
- Share and amplify Sustainably Muslim’s mission and campaigns online and offline.
- Engage with your community to encourage sustainable practices and dialogue.
- Support events, initiatives, and collaborations that align with the organisation’s goals.
- Provide feedback and ideas to enhance Sustainably Muslim’s reach and impact.
- Create content for social media when needed e.g. Day in the Life to inspire others.
Expectation:
- Be a passionate advocate for sustainability, representing the values of inclusivity, justice, and environmental stewardship.
- Attend at least 1 event per quarter.
- Volunteer at events at least once per quarter.
- Give feedback about our strategy but also workshops and events and how we can improve.
- Sharing our initiatives, events, and campaigns to encourage engagement.
- Representing Sustainably Muslim in your personal and professional networks by speaking about our mission and encouraging others to get involved.
Ready to join the team?
To apply, fill out this form.