Open Call for a Volunteer to join our project teams

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Location of the voluntary service: Berlin, Germany

Language(s) of the voluntary service: English

Topics: Education and training, Sociocultural activities, Social challenges, Citizenship and democratic participation

Start date: Between 1 January and 1 Apr 2026
Duration of the voluntary service: 12 months

Organisation: The Tactical Tech Collective (Website)

Tactical Tech is a creative international non-profit with over two decades of experience dedicated to exploring the socio-political impacts of technology on society. We work to empower individuals and communities to navigate and mitigate the ways digital technologies change their lives and transform societies.

Advancing knowledge, critical thinking and capacity building are central to our work. Through our Tactical Tech Studio, focused on Digital Literacy and our Tactical Tech Institute, we conduct research on the intersection of technology and society and develop creative, engaging and evidence-based interventions, resources, and tools β€”such as exhibitions, kits, guides and training programs β€” that confront conventional narratives and provoke critical thinking about technology impacts. Our interventions and resources spark conversations and drive transformative action.

Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We work closely with individuals, communities, and a global network of partners in education, culture, independent media, civil society, and relevant decision-makers. Together, we co-develop resources that our partners use, adapt, build upon, and often localize to engage and empower their communities.

We aim to redefine digital society by building the skills, understanding, and capacity of individuals and communities, enabling them to navigate and respond to the challenges and opportunities created by digital technologies.

Desired volunteer profile

Your profile

* A passionate interest in Communications, Design, Marketing, or other related fields (e.g., Public Relations, Media Studies, Journalism).
* Experience using digital media, content creation, and branding strategies.
* Familiarity with graphic design tools such as Canva, InDesign, social media platforms, and marketing analytics is a plus.
* Your interest in or other experience related to communications, design, video editing, social media management, or similar fields will help.
* Passion for writing and experimenting with different storytelling formats is a plus.
* Experience managing social media, experience in CMS, Gitlab, Canva, and other digital communication tools skills are a definite plus.
* Willing to be exposed to different functions of an organisation through supporting on administration, partnerships, and project management
* You are between 18 and 30 years old
* Good spoken and written English, as well as other languages, including but not limited to German, is a great asset in our work.
* You find Tactical Tech's mission and values inspiring, and you are open to working internationally and being sensitive to political situations and different world views.
* You enjoy working in a team or international environment, getting engaged with new challenges in a collaborative and supportive manner, and being committed to an active listening and learning culture.

As with any position at Tactical Tech, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all our team members that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. Tactical Tech is committed to achieving this by applying its affirmative action, equal opportunity and non-discrimination policy in all aspects of employment and work. We strongly encourage applications from members of underserved communities and individuals whose identities are under-represented in this activity.

Description of the activity

Tactical Tech is opening a year-long volunteer opportunity for an individual who wants to learn more about creative interventions that champion a digitally resilient society and join our communications and partnerships team in the Berlin-based office.

Tactical Tech is an international NGO with an office in Berlin. We build communities' capacity to navigate and shape their collective social, political, and environmental futures within the context of digital transformation. We achieve this through innovative, collaborative, and impactful initiatives that are replicable, scalable, and adaptable.

This volunteer position offers a unique insight into the communications process of an international organization, from the strategic phase to operational tasks, as well as strategies around partnerships and the creation of networks of partners worldwide that champion digital and media literacy interventions in their communities. The volunteer will have the opportunity to engage with our different projects in a rotation methodology, ranging from projects focused on enabling critical thinking and digital literacy to projects dedicated to building the capacity of civil society actors on the evolving topics of influence and opinion-making in the digital age.

Your daily responsibilities will include:
Dissemination and Communications
-Support direct outreach via email and phone to share resources and invitations for open calls and events.
-Track and document the results of dissemination efforts both online and offline.
-Monitor and record media coverage related to the projects
-Support the production of communication and dissemination materials in various formats for different channels.
-Assist with managing social media and updating the website.

Administration
-Assist with project invoicing and billing.
-Support communication with partners and service providers to ensure that contracts, agreements, and administrative documentation are complete and up to date.

Project Management
-Help maintain and update the project filing and documentation systems.
-Track and monitor events hosted by our organization as well as those organized by partners internationally.
-Assist in sourcing and coordinating service providers, including obtaining quotes.
-Provide support in the preparation, coordination, and implementation of project events.

Your learnings will include:

* Insights into innovative projects aim to explain to a broader public the challenges and risks of technology.
* Learning about the communications work and strategies of an international NGO.
* Develop your communication and partnership-building skills, such as writing, proofreading, networking and design.
* Work alongside a diverse, international team of highly engaged professionals with various expertise.
* Work alongside a diverse, international team of highly engaged professionals with various expertise.
* Work with a team, as well as independently, with support and guidelines.
* Broaden your international network.
* Opportunities to bring and develop your own ideas.

Further information

The description above is a typical volunteering opportunity but due to the variety of options we are completely open to change this description to suit the candidates. Essentially, we are looking for someone hands on who wants to support digital, international projects

Contact Email:hr@tacticaltech.org

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