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London Play Design
Who are we?London Play Design is a dynamic Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to transforming underfunded Adventure Playgrounds and public spaces into vibrant community hubs. We work closely with local communities to understand their needs and create inclusive, creative, and engaging environments that inspire social interaction, play, and environmental awareness.What volunteer roles do we…
Description

Help us tell the stories that keep London playful.

We need volunteer writers to craft clear, engaging articles about the impact of our work and the bigger ideas behind it: children’s right to play; making London a more child-friendly city; practical business models that help charities thrive when public funding is cut; and the value of adventure playgrounds and community gardens for low-income families and vulnerable people.

Topics we’re commissioning (we’re also open to other community-positive themes):

  • Features that raise awareness of play and children’s rights
  • Explainers on funding and partnership models that keep services open
  • Pieces on how design and policy choices change outcomes on the ground
  • Opinion articles on city-making, community hubs and design that lasts

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking writing experience in community projects, community-led design processes, child-led play, social impact, or the effects of urbanisation in London.

For more information, please email [email protected] or visit our website at www.londonplaydesign.org.uk.

Here's a video about one of our recent projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDRIKCJzXuA

Duties
  • As part of your induction, you'll attend a few of our corporate volunteer days so you can see our community work in action
  • Conduct research and write on a pre-agreed topic (we'd love to hear your ideas!)
  • Draft 700–900-word features or 400–600-word blogs, plus social captions
  • Receive feedback on your writing
  • Have your work published on our site and partner channels, with full credit given
Who will the volunteers be working with?
Working with community projects across London
Training
You'll have an initial chat and regular check-ins with our Student Volunteering & Social Impact Coordinator, including goal-setting, feedback and progress reviews.
Part of your induction will involve attending a couple of our corporate volunteer days in London.

Time commitment

Part of your induction involves attending come of our corporate volunteer days, which take place on weekdays at adventure playgrounds across London.
After that, the position is fully remote and can fit around your studies or other commitments.

Causes

UCL Departments

This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.