Communications Volunteer

Role Title:
Communications volunteer

Organisation:
Surviving in Scrubs

Location:
Remote with occasional in person team meeting/events.

Time Commitment:
Approximately 2-3 hours per week, with flexibility depending on content needs

Attend monthly virtual whole team volunteer meeting.

Start Date:

September 2026

Duration of Role: 

24 months (Sept 2026 – Sept 2028) 

About Us

Surviving in Scrubs is a UK based campaign dedicated to raising awareness of sexism, sexual harassment, and sexual assault within the healthcare workforce. The campaign was founded in 2022 by two survivors of sexual violence NHS doctors Becky Cox and Chelcie Jewitt. Through our platform, we share anonymous survivor stories to highlight the scale and impact of these issues, while advocating for cultural and systemic change across healthcare organisations. By amplifying voices that have often been silenced, we raise the survivor experience and are dedicated to creating a healthcare workplace where everyone feels safe at work.

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and reliable volunteer to join us as a communications volunteer. In this role, you will manage the campaign’s written and digital communications by contributing to newsletters, blog content, and website updates. 

Key Responsibilities

• Create and edit content for our monthly newsletter, monthly blog posts, and update website pages
• Help plan and organise content schedules in line with campaign priorities
• Update website content to reflect current activities, events, and messaging
• Ensure all communications are clear, accurate, and aligned with the campaign’s tone and values
• Collaborate with other volunteers to gather stories, updates, and content ideas
• Reach out to allies within healthcare and the gender based violence sector for interviews and collaborative pieces
• Support basic proofreading and quality control across published materials
• Liaise with the social media volunteer to co-ordinate messaging

What We’re Looking For

Applications are welcome from anyone working in healthcare clinical or non-clinical whether you are studying, training or working. Whether you are a nurse, porter, physiotherapist, secretary, doctor etc. We would like to establish a broad volunteer team that reflects the many different roles of people working or studying in healthcare.

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt tone for different audiences and formats
• Familiarity with Canva, WordPress and MailChimp
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines
• Strong interest in the campaign’s aims and values
• DBS registered  

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunity to develop and grow skills in campaign communications and strategy.
• Be part of a supportive team
• Make a positive impact to support women working and studying in healthcare
• Experience of working in a national campaign, guiding the campaign and our media outputs
• Letter of recommendation at end of term

Support & Training

There will be an in person on boarding day at the start of the role with other new volunteers to get to meet the team and receive training on the campaign and your role.

Expenses

Travel expenses for Surviving in Scrubs events and other events where we have requested your attendance as part of your role as a volunteer will be reimbursed. 

How to Apply

To apply, please email info@survivinginscrubs.co.uk with:

• A short statement (400-500 words) about why you’re interested titled as “Application for [role you are interested in]
• Any relevant experience

Deadline: [Insert date]

Equal Opportunities Statement

We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background, identity, or experience. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where all volunteers feel valued and respected. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in our organisation and the healthcare community.

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process or while volunteering with us, please let us know—we’re happy to help.