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Media spokesperson

One ocean needs many voices - a call to all to step forward and make a change for ourselves and for the environment.

What's involved?

Once trained, you'll help to raise awareness about our work and marine conservation issues by acting as a media spokesperson in your local area.

You’ll be talking about our work and activities, including our flagship Great British Beach Clean event – this could be by speaking on your local radio, on camera for TV pieces or to the local press.

  • Opportunities will be arranged by our Media & Communications Team who will help to brief you ahead of any activities. You’ll be provided with a key messages document and have the opportunity to ask questions.
  • You'll represent the Marine Conservation Society's values, and will receive training to help you embody our brand.
Find out more how a media spokesperson works
A man is being interviewed by a female presenter on a beach. They are near a concrete sea wall. The microphone can be seen at the bottom of the image.

A volunteer speaking on camera during Marine Conservation Society's Great British Beach Clean  |  Image credit: The Weather Network UK

Training support


Training for this role consists of two online sessions, outlined below.

  • Training 1 of 2: What is Ocean Voices? (Monday 26 October, 6:00pm to 7:00pm)
    This session will introduce the Ocean Voices programme, provide an overview of the Marine Conservation Society, explore the volunteer roles available, and cover the practicalities of volunteering as an Ocean Voice.
     
  • Training 2 of 2: Speaking for Our Ocean (Monday 2 November, 6:00pm to 7:30pm)
    This session focuses on the key skills needed for the role, including science communication, speaking in the Marine Conservation Society's voice, understanding different audiences, delivering events, engaging with the media, and supporting fundraising activities.

To attend these sessions, please complete the form below. Once we receive your application, we will send you the registration details.

If you're interested in becoming an Ocean Voices volunteer but cannot attend these training dates, we still encourage you to complete the form. We'll add you to our mailing list and let you know when the next training sessions are available.

Become a Media Spokesperson

If you'd like to become a Media Spokesperson, please fill in our sign up form.

We'll email you to share some information about the next steps.

Fill in the sign up form

Please note: You must have a volunteer account with us to sign up as a community presenter. If you're not currently a volunteer, you can sign up below

Sign up as a volunteer

This project is funded by the Government's Green Recovery Challenge Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England, the Environment Agency and Forestry Commission.