Content Creator

The Smile Outreach is a non-profit organization with a mission to empower and uplift communities across Africa, focusing on adolescent health, women's empowerment, and youth agency for social change.

Our work is driven by a commitment to tackle pressing issues across the following areas, sexual grooming and cross-generational sexual relationship, menstrual inequity, child marriage, and harmful traditional practices through education, support, and advocacy.

Our Pillars - What We DO

We operate on several fronts to achieve our mission

Adolescent Health and Education
We provide comprehensive educational programs that focus on crucial topics such as sexual grooming, menstrual equity, and sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR). By educating adolescents about these issues, we aim to empower them to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

Youth Agency and Leadership
Through our initiatives like the Outreach Youth Lab, we train and support emerging youth leaders. We equip them with the skills and resources needed to drive social change within their communities. This program includes a six-month intensive training that covers advocacy strategies, media campaigns, and community development.

Women's Empowerment
We are committed to promoting gender equality and ensuring that women have equal rights and opportunities. Our programs address gender-based violence, provide support for menstrual health, and combat harmful traditional practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM).

Community Engagement and Advocacy
We work closely with local communities to create supportive environments for open discussions and education on sensitive topics. Our approach involves engaging parents, educators, and community leaders to ensure the sustainability of our efforts.

Our Priorities

Our primary initiatives align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2, 3, 4, 5, and 17

• Promoting Gender Balance Advocating for equality across genders, ensuring equal rights and opportunities.
• Preventing Sexual Grooming Implementing educational programs to help adolescents and communities recognize and resist grooming behaviors, safeguarding them from exploitation.
• Combatting Cross-Generational Sexual Relationships Empowering adolescents to make informed choices and resist harmful sexual relationships.
• Menstrual Justice Addressing menstrual inequities through access to essential products, education, and combatting societal stigmas.
• Offering Effective Training for Advocacy Equipping individuals with skills for meaningful community impacts and social change through the Outreach Academy
• Combatting Harmful Traditional Practices Targeting practices like child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM) through awareness, education, and advocacy.

Our Core Values

• Empowerment We believe in empowering women and children through education, support, and advocacy to make informed choices and lead dignified lives.
• Compassion Our approach is rooted in compassion, offering emotional, mental, and practical support to those affected by sexual human rights violations and menstrual inequities.
• Inclusivity We strive for inclusivity by addressing and breaking down societal stigmas associated with our focus areas, ensuring everyone feels valued and heard.
• Integrity We uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in all our initiatives and interactions, fostering trust within the communities we serve.
• Collaboration We believe in the power of collaboration, working closely with local communities, stakeholders, and partners to amplify our impact and drive sustainable change.
• Innovation We are committed to innovative solutions and approaches in our educational and interventional programs, continuously evolving to meet the needs of the communities we support

Digital Footprints

To learn more about us and explore opportunity to partner, here's our brochure on canva for live updates

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Content Creator (Volunteer Role)
Position Title
Content Creator (Volunteer)

Reports To
Communications Director

Commitment
5–10 hours/week

Duration
12 Months (with possibility of renewal and transition into a part-time paid role depending on funding availability)

Location
Remote

Role Summary
The Smile Outreach is looking for a bold and creative
Volunteer Content Creator
to help us bring our stories to life, amplify our impact, and connect more deeply with youth, women, and community leaders across Africa. Whether it's scripting a short reel, designing a campaign post, or repackaging adolescent voices into powerful visuals—your work will fuel our digital advocacy and deepen public engagement with our mission.

This is a great opportunity for early-career storytellers, digital creatives, or communication students who want to gain experience in nonprofit storytelling, feminist media, and purpose-driven content strategy. We're especially excited to work with
young women
eager to shape narratives for justice, equity, and youth empowerment.

Key Responsibilities
Visual Storytelling & Graphic Design

• Design engaging and brand-aligned social media graphics, flyers, or campaign visuals using Canva or Adobe Suite.
• Create digital assets for key initiatives like the Bold Spaces Flashcards, Hand-to-Mind Clubs, and The Period Dictionary.
• Support in repurposing event content into carousels, infographics, or digital flyers.

Video & Audio Content

• Assist in editing short videos or reels for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Clip and caption event highlights, testimonies, or youth-led interviews for social impact storytelling.
• Help produce audio snippets or audiograms for our Ubuntu Podcast and virtual events.

Written Content & Campaign Copy

• Draft captions, campaign copy, and micro-stories for social media and newsletters.
• Rewrite or repackage longer blog content into shorter formats for wider engagement.
• Assist in creating scripts or prompts for youth-led campaigns (e.g., Period Action Day, VAV25, GivingTuesday Africa).

Content Calendar & Strategy Support

• Collaborate on the planning and scheduling of monthly content calendars.
• Research content trends relevant to feminist movements, youth engagement, or menstrual justice.
• Track post engagement, suggest improvements, and co-create mini-campaigns with the Comms Team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Background or interest in media, communications, journalism, design, or social impact storytelling.
• Proficiency in Canva (mandatory); basic familiarity with video editing tools like CapCut, InShot, or Adobe Premiere Rush is a plus.
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills.
• Passion for grassroots advocacy, youth storytelling, and feminist movement building.
• Ability to work remotely and meet deadlines independently.
• Experience in a nonprofit or volunteer-led team is a bonus—but not required.

Core Competencies

• Creative thinker with a strong eye for design and detail.
• Alignment with The Smile Outreach's mission, values, and intersectional feminist ethos.
• Self-motivated and collaborative team player.
• Culturally sensitive, inclusive, and committed to storytelling for impact.

Disclaimer
This is a
volunteer role
with a
minimum commitment of 5–10 hours per week
for a
12-month period
.

Volunteers in this position may be considered for a
part-time paid opportunity
based on performance and funding availability.

Women are especially encouraged to apply
, as we are a 90% women-led team creating pathways for women and girls across Africa.

What We Offer

• A vibrant and flexible creative environment with meaningful causes to amplify.
• Portfolio-worthy experience contributing to pan-African campaigns and advocacy work.
• Supportive mentorship and digital skill-building opportunities.
• Professional references and public recognition for top-performing volunteers.
• The opportunity to shape narratives that change minds, shift policies, and inspire action.

How To Apply
Submit your
CV
,
a short cover letter
, and
two samples
of your creative work (social media graphics, blog posts, reels, or campaign content) to

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.