Role Commitment
- Time Commitment: Typically, 1 day per week (flexible to fit around your lifestyle or studies).
- Work Style: A mix of desk research, phone/email outreach, and attending local networking events (where appropriate).
- Benefits: A flexible, social volunteer opportunity offering professional networking, real-world impact, and the chance to support a key local charity.
Specific Responsibilities
Research & Outreach
- Business Prospecting: Research local businesses, social enterprises, and organisations that could benefit from advertising on Future Radio.
- Database & Contacts: Help build, update, and maintain a clear database of prospective advertisers and community partners.
- Initial Introductions: Contact prospective clients by phone or email, introduce Future Radio’s advertising opportunities, and route interested leads to the main Partnerships lead.
- Spotting Opportunities: Identify seasonal trends, new local business sectors, or custom sponsorship ideas for specific shows.
Networking & Relationship Building
- Local Representation: Attend local business networking events on behalf of Future Radio to represent the station and build connections.
- Partnerships: Build positive, lasting relationships with local enterprise groups and corporate social responsibility (CSR) leads.
Admin & Support
- Record Keeping: Keep clear records of enquiries, conversations, and outcomes.
- Proposal Support: Assist with preparing media packs and tailored proposals for potential partners.
What You’ll Gain (or Bring to the Team!)
- For Students & Career-Starters: Gain practical B2B experience in research, sales outreach, and networking for your CV.
- For Retirees & Experienced Volunteers: Share your industry knowledge, stay active in the local business scene, and mentor a vibrant community team.
- For Everyone: Enjoy flexible volunteering with a direct, positive impact; seeing how commercial income directly sustains local charity projects.
Personal Profile
We are looking for someone who:
- Has an interest or background in business, marketing, media sales, fundraising, or general account management.
- Is friendly, polite, and comfortable talking to people on the phone and in person.
- Is organised, reliable, and happy working independently or as part of a small team.
- Wants to gain practical experience or use their existing career expertise to give back to the community.
Note: Prior media experience is welcome but not essential – enthusiasm, a professional manner, and a proactive attitude are what matter most!
About Us
Future Radio is Norwich’s community radio station, broadcasting 24/7 on FM, DAB and online to listeners across Norwich, King’s Lynn and Cambridge.
We’re powered by over 90 volunteers who produce and present shows, share local stories, promote Norwich talent, and support our community through training and opportunities. Our aim is simple: to create radio that everyone who calls Norwich home, loves to listen to, wherever they are in the world.
Future Radio is part of Future Projects, a local charity that helps people and communities facing hardship through services in education, support and media.
You can find out more about Future Projects wider work here.
How to Apply
Status: Open until filled.
If you’d like to join the team, please apply by completing our online application form:
Support Volunteer Application Form – Fill out form
If you have any questions then get in touch with Joe Bird, Volunteer Coordinator at Future Radio at j.bird@futureradio.co.uk.
Get Involved
You will be vital to the work of Future Radio in keeping Norwich connected, promoting the charitable work of Future Projects, and supporting our network of volunteers and wider community.
Working at Future Radio offers tremendous opportunities, valuable work experience, the chance to develop new and existing skills & builds confidence. Plus you’ll get to meet interesting and enthusiastic people with a passion for music, broadcasting & supporting their community.
Previous volunteers and students have gone on to develop careers in music, media, education & training, business, and the voluntary and community sector.
