The Earth Prize Volunteer Program is the volunteer arm of The Earth Foundation, the Switzerland-based non-profit behind The Earth Prize — a global environmental sustainability competition for students. Volunteers help broaden awareness of the competition and support the Earth Prize ecosystem within their own local communities, for example by interacting with schools and teachers, speaking to local media, and taking part in events. The role is fully remote and open to people anywhere in the world, who collaborate as part of an international community with volunteers across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Benefits & funding
- Unpaid volunteer position — no stipend or salary
- An official certificate recognising the volunteer’s work
- A Volunteer Toolkit and an onboarding welcome meeting
- “Volunteer of the Month” recognition across The Earth Prize’s social media
- Membership in an international network of like-minded sustainability advocates
- Bi-weekly virtual team meetings and ongoing support
Eligibility
- Open to all nationalities; fully remote, with no location restriction
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Comfortable speaking and writing in English
- No degree or prior experience required
- Able to commit at least 6 hours of volunteering per month
Application process
- 1Complete the short online application form (a Typeform) so the team can get to know you — there is nothing to prepare beforehand.
- 2Selected candidates receive an invitation to a brief virtual meeting.
- 3New volunteers attend a welcome meeting and receive a Volunteer Toolkit to get started.
Program timeline
Rolling
Applications accepted year-round
Ongoing
Bi-weekly virtual meetings; minimum 6 hours per month
Anytime
Volunteers may resign from the program whenever they choose