We're launching the WaterAid Campaigner Programme, to equip and empower campaigners to use your voices to help transform the world through water. We’re now recruiting our first cohort of volunteer campaigners.
During your six-month campaigner training, you’ll receive dedicated support to build your skills across campaigning, advocacy and media. You will carry out a range of both online and in-person campaigning and advocacy actions and have the opportunity to take part in high-profile events and action days.
This role is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to build skills in campaigning and advocacy within the international development sector. As a WaterAid Campaigner, you will also become part of the WaterAid Campaigner Network, rallying public and political support for ending the global WASH crisis.
Benefits
- Training and opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in campaigning, advocacy, UK politics, media and social media.
- Opportunity to join a community of like-minded WaterAid Campaigners.
- Opportunity to represent WaterAid at public events and engage with UK decision-makers.
- Opportunity to network with other participants and WaterAid staff.
- Support and mentorship from the WaterAid Campaigns team.
- Certificate on completion at the end of the programme.
- LinkedIn badge.
- Reimbursement of reasonable expenses when taking part in WaterAid activities.
- Reference (if applicable).
Skills
- A passion for WaterAid’s work and determination to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere.
- Enthusiasm to amplify WaterAid’s campaigning and advocacy work on social media, in the community and with your political representatives.
- A friendly approach and strong inter-personal skills, with an ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Willingness to engage and encourage others to take part in WaterAid campaigns actions.
- A desire to become a strong campaigner and advocate and learn from WaterAid staff members and other volunteers.
- Commitment to attend monthly online workshops and check-ins.
- Commitment to attend at least one in-person WaterAid event such as Time to Deliver campaign stunt, UK government campaign hand-in etc.
- To help us achieve a multi-generational perspective, we particularly welcome applications from younger people (18-35).
- The right to volunteer in the UK.
When do I need to be available?
| Start Date | 28/04/2026 |
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| End Date | 30/10/2026 |
| Details | Roughly 2 hours commitment a month. |
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- Activities
- Marketing and Media
- Supporting Charities
- Details
- Disabled Access
- Equal Opportunities Policy or Statement
- Expenses
- Health and Safety
- Induction
- Insurance Cover for Volunteers
- Other
- Suitable for 13 - 16 years
- Suitable for 16 - 18 years
- Suitable for a group of volunteers
- Suitable only for (e.g. 18+, LGBT, BAME, Women only)
- Support on Offer
- This role is adaptable for different abilities
- Training


