Our Culture
We work in a fully remote, collaborative environment. We use the Open Decision Framework model. Everyone’s voice is heard and skills and experiences are respected, There is a clear decision making process.
We welcome volunteers with relevant experience or a willingness to learn in areas where we need support.
We work hard to match together prioritised activities to volunteers interests, skills and available time.
Our volunteers range from the still working to the post-retired and from 4-6 hours per month to nearly full time.
The Process
Below are the areas where we need help. We have identified some specific tasks to give you a picture of what we need. This will help you compare it with the time you have available.
If you see anything you are interested in, please contact us at info@castcampaign.co.uk
One of the team will be in touch for an introduction. We can learn more about each other. You can ask questions about the Campaign for Accountable Skilled Trades (CAST) and the activity that caught your eye. We can outline how we work, discuss timescales, and come to an agreement.
Take a look at the areas we need help in
Specific roles are under the relevant area.
Digital Marketing
& Social Media
If you have some experience in creating content, filming, and editing, we’d love to have your help. A desire to develop skills in uploading tailored material to social media platforms is also valuable. Additionally, working on newsletters and other digital marketing initiatives would be beneficial.
OPENING: Newsletters & Mailing Lists;
Branding
& Graphics
We need your help to ensure our messaging stays consistent and impactful. This includes designing a logo and selecting website images. It also involves creating a full brand and voice framework.
OPENING: Logo design, icon design
Website
Design & SEO
We use WordPress because it’s free, our hosting is generously donated by a volunteer, and it’s easy to use.
OPENING: WordPress for website development (basic skills to experienced), SEO
Trustees
Trustees play a vital role in ensuring CAST stays aligned with its mission and deliverables while holding the Trustee Leadership accountable. Ideally, you’ll bring personal experience as a victim of a rogue trader and meet the Charity Commission’s requirements for trustees. CAST is also planning to pursue charitable status as soon as we qualify.
OPENING: pending.
Fundraising
& Grant Applications
OPENING: Research available grants that CAST could apply for and manage the application process. Work closely with other volunteers to gather and prepare all necessary information to support successful applications.
Communications
Press & Media Strategies and tactics
OPENING: Assist us in developing a strategy to effectively communicate with the public, public bodies, and the media. Help us raise our profile across multiple channels, including digital marketing and social media, to maximize our reach and impact..
Events
From identifying trade events where CAST could have a stand, through to helping us organise and promote peaceful protests
OPENING: We are considering a peaceful protest/gathering in spring 2025. Share your experiences to help us create a successful and compliant plan.
Admin Support
This is a more in depth role.
Maintain alignment within the CAST Working Group by organizing monthly meetings, sending reminders, and recording minutes. Coordinate with guest speakers for meetings, keep CAST’s Constitution and Policies up to date, and ensure all required training is completed.
OPENING: Define unified online ‘office’ tools (Microsoft or Google) adoption and embedding
Got an idea?
We’re listening!
We welcome anyone who can volunteer a few hours, whether it’s for areas we’ve already identified or new ones we haven’t considered yet. Email info@castcampaign.co.uk to get in touch—let’s start the conversation!
OPENING: Always! bring on the ideas!