Experienced Podcast Guest scouter - Volunteer

Company: Reach Volunteering

Remote volunteer role sourcing podcast guests, survivors, whistleblower, retired experts, journalist. You’ll conduct outreach, engage contributors, and support meaningful conversations aligned with a survivor-led mission. Flexible with potential to become paid as the organisation grows.
What difference will you make?
A Podcast Guest Scouter is a key volunteer responsible for identifying and securing powerful, relevant voices to feature on your podcast, Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil. Their role directly supports the mission of exposing truth, raising awareness, and driving meaningful conversations around childhood sexual abuse, neglect, and systemic failures.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a highly driven, emotionally intelligent, and resourceful individual who is passionate about truth-telling, advocacy, and creating meaningful impact through storytelling.
Key Qualities
The ideal volunteer is proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently and consistently meet outreach targets without needing close supervision. They should be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple leads, track conversations, and maintain clear, structured records.
Strong communication skills are essential. The volunteer must be confident in initiating conversations with a wide range of individuals, from survivors to professionals and public figures, while maintaining a respectful, trauma-informed, and empathetic approach. Given the sensitive nature of the podcast, emotional intelligence and discretion are critical.
We are also looking for someone who is aligned with our mission—passionate about exposing the truth around childhood sexual abuse, neglect, and systemic injustice, and committed to amplifying voices that are often silenced.
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have 3years experience in something very similar to this if not this role., such as
* Talent scouting or guest booking for podcasts, media platforms, or events
* Social media research and outreach (especially Instagram and LinkedIn)
* Community engagement or partnership development
* Journalism, PR, or influencer outreach
They should have a strong ability to identify relevant, high-quality individuals and organisations, and understand what makes a compelling guest or collaboration. Experience using tools like Google Sheets, Notion, or CRM systems to track outreach is highly desirable.
A good understanding of social media platforms, particularly Instagram, is important, including how to find and assess mini-influencers and mission-aligned content.
Most Important Attributes
* Consistency and reliability in meeting monthly targets
* Confidence in outreach and relationship-building
* Attention to detail when tracking and qualifying leads
* Emotional maturity when handling sensitive topics
* A genuine passion for the mission and the communities we serve
Overall, we are looking for someone who is not just skilled, but purpose-driven, and ready to play a key role in building a powerful network of voices that will educate, empower, and create lasting change.
Someone that is willing to stay the course with us and help build the movement.
Remote
What will you be doing?
The core responsibility is research and outreach. Each month, the volunteer is expected to globally
* Identify 30 mini-influencers on Instagram whose content aligns with themes such as trauma recovery, mental health, advocacy, and truth-telling.
* Source 20 organisations (charities, CICs, and support groups) working in similar or related areas.
* Find 30 potential podcast or YouTube guests, including survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA), whistleblowers, retired professionals (e.g. social workers, police, educators, doctors), subject matter experts (therapists, psychologists, legal professionals), and government or policy figures.
Outreach & Engagement
The scouter will carry out initial outreach via platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, or email. This includes introducing the podcast, clearly communicating its mission, and inviting individuals or organisations to participate. A respectful, professional, and trauma-informed approach is essential due to the sensitive nature of the topics.
Deliverables
* A weekly or monthly tracking document (e.g. Google Sheets or Notion) that includes
* Names and profiles of leads
* Contact details
* Outreach status (contacted, responded, booked, declined)
* A consistent pipeline of high-quality, mission-aligned guests ready for the booking team
* Meeting the monthly target of 80+ new leads
Priority Focus
The emphasis is on quality and alignment over volume alone. All leads should
* Align with the podcast’s purpose of truth, healing, and accountability
* Have relevant lived experience, professional insight, or influence
* Be credible and able to contribute meaningfully to sensitive discussions
Team Structure
The Podcast Guest Scouter works closely with the Podcast Booking Team (who manage scheduling), the Content Team (who repurpose interviews into clips and campaigns), and the Leadership Team to ensure all guests reflect the organisation’s values.
Overall, this role is about building a strong, trusted network of voices that can educate, empower, and drive real change within the community.

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