Volunteer Creative Assistant

If you identify as introverted, sensitive or shy, then we're your people.

Welcome to Quiet Connections. We're a community interest company based in Cornwall, dedicated to connecting, uniting, and advocating for quieter people. We create opportunities that support, enable, and empower each of us to flourish in our own gentle way.

Here, quietness is not only accepted… It's celebrated. Through our inclusive Meet Ups across Cornwall, we offer calm, welcoming spaces where quieter people -your fellow quieteers- can connect, relax, and simply be. These are spaces to breathe, to feel at ease, and to belong just as you are.

We're not a support group. We're a movement; a growing collective of quiet courage and compassion. We believe that gentle, caring people can create powerful change simply by showing up with kindness and curiosity. Together, we’re working towards a world where quieter people are better understood, deeply valued, and equally celebrated.

And we’re looking for volunteers who want to be part of this movement - creating spaces where all quieter people can thrive.

About the Role

Help us share meaningful stories and messages in creative ways, contributing to Quiet Connections’ visual and written content. You’ll be helping to create positive narratives and celebrate quiet - showing that there’s power in calm, gentleness, and sensitivity.

This is a flexible, behind-the-scenes role for quiet creatives who want to use their skills to help others feel seen, understood, and connected. 

Your role may include:

• Creating content that reflects quiet strengths and lived experiences - through writing, photography, illustration, video, or design
• Helping to share our story and promote Meet Ups through blogs, graphics, or social media visuals
• Contributing ideas for campaigns, projects or storytelling that highlight different quiet voices and aim to improve perspectives of quiet in society
• Supporting the look and feel of Quiet Connections’ brand by creating content within our existing guidelines
• Encouraging quiet strengths and celebrating small wins in online spaces

You’ll be able to tailor your contributions to suit your interests and confidence - we want to hear and showcase a range of quiet voices. 

It's okay if you feel anxious about stepping into the role - we're here to support you gently stretch your comfort zone.

Time commitment: flexible (approx 2-4 hours per month), worked from home, with check-ins and training as needed

About You

We are looking to hear from you if you are a compassionate individual with personal alignment with the Quiet Connections mission and values. You'll be a quieteer yourself, considering yourself to be introverted, sensitive or shy, and you'll personally relate to some of the challenges quiet people may experience.

While you don’t need any specific qualifications or prior experience, here are some qualities or experiences that could be helpful: 

• A creative skill you enjoy using (writing, design, photography, video editing, etc)
• A reflective or storytelling mindset - interested in sharing meaningfully
• Confidence using tools like Canva or other simple editing platforms - or a willingness to learn
• Sensitivity, empathy, and tactfulness
• Being willing to gently stretch your comfort zone in a supportive environment
• Being willing to ask for support when needed
• Personally relating to some of the challenges quiet people may experience.

What you’ll get

You will join a compassionate and understanding team who share your values and understand your experience. We hope this will give you a sense of belonging and improve your confidence as you deepen your understanding of quietness and sensitivity. 

We will support you through training and team meetings, and we can support you to develop projects or learn/develop skills where possible. 

We can give you access to CareCoins through Cornwall VSF. 

Not sure if this role fits? 

There are lots of ways you can be part of Quiet Connections!

You might prefer

• Connector roles - helping design and/or host Meet Ups - either regular or pop ups
• Remote volunteering - offering behind the scenes help like fundraising, admin, or outreach
• Creative contributions - help us share stories through photography, writing, or videography
• Something entirely new - if you’ve got an idea or passion project, we’d love to hear it!

If you have a few hours to spare and want to make a difference, get in touch and we’ll find something that works for you. 

How to apply

Apply here or email us at hello@quietconnections.co.uk to arrange a friendly chat.