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Podcast & Wellbeing Project: Editor Role
Organisation Details
Irish Community Care Manchester
Sub theme: Culture, Health and Wellbeing, Heritage, International, Race and Ethnicity, Youth Work and Young People
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Irish Community Care is a registered charity which exists to identify and respond to the needs of both the Irish and Irish Traveller communities across the north west.
We currently offer a range of front-line information, advice and outreach support services including welfare benefits advice and advocacy, support around homelessness, seeking more appropriate accommodation, poor health, drug or alcohol misuse, cultural and social isolation. We also facilitate activities and groups to enrich and grow our community
We currently offer a range of front-line information, advice and outreach support services including welfare benefits advice and advocacy, support around homelessness, seeking more appropriate accommodation, poor health, drug or alcohol misuse, cultural and social isolation. We also facilitate activities and groups to enrich and grow our community
Description of role: Volunteer Role: Young Irish Men’s Podcast Project - Editor
Role Purpose:
To support a young men’s podcast and wellbeing project by shaping interviews, round-table conversations, and ambient sound into immersive, release-ready podcast episodes. Volunteers of all genders are welcome. The role offers hands-on audio editing experience, portfolio/showreel material, and practical skills to strengthen your CV, while working collaboratively and independently to a clear brief.
Role Activities:
In your role, you will:
Work alongside the young men and ICCM to support the editing process of a podcast series: Edit podcast audio from recorded interviews, round-table discussions, and field or ambient recordings into engaging, release-ready episodes
Collaborate with the project participants & ICCM to facilitate fulfilment of episode briefs, themes, and storytelling goals
Select, arrange, and refine audio content to support immersive and accessible listening experiences
Clean and enhance audio quality, including balancing levels, reducing noise, and ensuring consistency
Incorporate music, sound design, and ambient audio where appropriate to support narrative flow
Engage with digital channels of group such as WhatsApp
Liaise & report back regularly with the staff at ICCM to update them on progress and support needed.
Follow the guidelines set out by the Irish Community Care Manchester Volunteer Agreement.
Role Benefits:
In your role, you will have the opportunity to:
Have access to workshops sessions with industry professionals in podcasting, broadcasting and communications industries, including engaging content creation for social media.
Develop skills in podcast editing & audio production to help build your portfolio & CV
Develop knowledge of local and wider Irish history, and be part of documenting Manchester Irish history
Make connections with Irish heritage & histories in Greater Manchester
Make cultural connections & visit significant historical and sporting places local to Greater Manchester
Support & Training:
To help you in your role we will provide training & support, including:
Training and induction to ensure you are comfortable in your role
Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) techniques (developing something from the people, spaces and things that are already available in communities)
Support from staff at Irish Community Care Manchester
All essential equipment to complete edits provided.
Eligibility:
Some experience in audio editing is desirable, but not essential as training can be provided. This role would suit someone who wants to explore an interest in podcasting or audio production and/or an interest in local and wider Irish history while meeting like-minded people and getting involved in their local community.
If you would like more information about our Volunteer Roles, please contact: Alfie or Francis volunteer@irishcommunitycare.com
Role Purpose:
To support a young men’s podcast and wellbeing project by shaping interviews, round-table conversations, and ambient sound into immersive, release-ready podcast episodes. Volunteers of all genders are welcome. The role offers hands-on audio editing experience, portfolio/showreel material, and practical skills to strengthen your CV, while working collaboratively and independently to a clear brief.
Role Activities:
In your role, you will:
Work alongside the young men and ICCM to support the editing process of a podcast series: Edit podcast audio from recorded interviews, round-table discussions, and field or ambient recordings into engaging, release-ready episodes
Collaborate with the project participants & ICCM to facilitate fulfilment of episode briefs, themes, and storytelling goals
Select, arrange, and refine audio content to support immersive and accessible listening experiences
Clean and enhance audio quality, including balancing levels, reducing noise, and ensuring consistency
Incorporate music, sound design, and ambient audio where appropriate to support narrative flow
Engage with digital channels of group such as WhatsApp
Liaise & report back regularly with the staff at ICCM to update them on progress and support needed.
Follow the guidelines set out by the Irish Community Care Manchester Volunteer Agreement.
Role Benefits:
In your role, you will have the opportunity to:
Have access to workshops sessions with industry professionals in podcasting, broadcasting and communications industries, including engaging content creation for social media.
Develop skills in podcast editing & audio production to help build your portfolio & CV
Develop knowledge of local and wider Irish history, and be part of documenting Manchester Irish history
Make connections with Irish heritage & histories in Greater Manchester
Make cultural connections & visit significant historical and sporting places local to Greater Manchester
Support & Training:
To help you in your role we will provide training & support, including:
Training and induction to ensure you are comfortable in your role
Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) techniques (developing something from the people, spaces and things that are already available in communities)
Support from staff at Irish Community Care Manchester
All essential equipment to complete edits provided.
Eligibility:
Some experience in audio editing is desirable, but not essential as training can be provided. This role would suit someone who wants to explore an interest in podcasting or audio production and/or an interest in local and wider Irish history while meeting like-minded people and getting involved in their local community.
If you would like more information about our Volunteer Roles, please contact: Alfie or Francis volunteer@irishcommunitycare.com
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Tuesday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2 per month
Location:
Irish Community Care Manchester, 895 Stockport Rd
Levenshulme
M19 3PG