Video Editor Volunteer

Waves of Wellness (WOW) Foundation is on the hunt for a video editing volunteer to assist the team with video and digital media content creation. 

The Role

You will have excellent communication skills, the confidence to bring new ideas to the table, a love for film and a passion for helping raise awareness for a charity organisation. You have the drive and ambition to make powerful video edits that will help highlight the work that we do. A passion for the ocean and mental health is desired. Graphic design/photography/animation skills are a huge bonus, but not required.
The positions offer the successful candidate the opportunity to build experience and to gain insight into the workings of a non-for-profit that is recognised for its progressive and innovative mental health surf therapy programs. Your support ensures our charity has maximum impact to deliver free programs to those who need help. 

As the video editing volunteer, you will work closely with the Sydney-based Partnerships Officer and Content Creator to produce engaging video content that features WOW’s programs.  

As a volunteer you will be able to work remotely with flexible hours to be mutually agreed to. The volunteer role is for a minimum of 3 months, for approx. 4-12 hours per week. Work is currently remote, with the ability to come into WOW’s HQ office in Sydney’s CBD from time to time. This position is unpaid.

Responsibilities:

  • Editing video content for social media using existing WOW footage, as briefed by the WOW team

  • Brainstorming of new ideas for video content 

  • Assisting with the creation of filming briefs for WOW staff

  • Video/photo editing assistance where required

  • Assist the Communications and Partnerships team as required

About You

  • Have excellent communication skills

  • Have an eye for design and ear for audio

  • Experience with social media content creation (eg. Instagram Reels, TikTok)

  • Organised and structured, with good attention to detail

  • Confidence to bring new ideas to the table

  • A passion for mental health, a love for the ocean and/or surfing is welcome

  • Ability to work collaboratively with the partnerships team and communicate with various stakeholders

Desired Experience:

  • Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro

  • Experience in social media/marketing/content creation

  • Experience working or volunteering for a non-profit

  • Photography, Animation, and/or Graphic Design skills are a huge plus but not required

About Waves of Wellness (WOW) Foundation

WOW is a for-purpose mental health charity committed to changing the face of mental health. We strive to change lives through innovative mental health and wellbeing programs based on our three pillars of wellness, social inclusion, connection to nature, and engagement in meaningful activity. Our mission is to create and implement innovative mental health programs that break down the barriers and stigma that prevent people from being well.

Next Steps

If you think you’re the right fit for us and ready to bring the WOW factor with you, email info@foundationwow.org with the subject line VIDEO EDITING VOLUNTEER with your CV attached plus a brief outline (cover letter) of why you would like to volunteer with us as well as your availability and possible time commitment. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

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