Online Volunteer, Communications and Event Page Support for International Volunteer Day 2026

Communications and Event Page Support for International Volunteer Day 2026

Attention! Please note that this is an Online Volunteering assignment. It's a short-term, task-based and non-contractual remote assignment; Online Volunteers are not UN Volunteers and do not receive any allowance or entitlements as part of the Online Volunteer assignment but receive a certificate of appreciation after successful completion. In addition, UNV is not involved in the selection process or collaboration.

Host entity: UNV Tokyo Liaison Office

Advertisement end date: 2026-11-03T00:00:00

General

Description of assignment title: Communications and Event Page Support for International Volunteer Day 2026

Assignment country: Japan

Duration: 28 days

Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals

Modality: Online

Work schedule: 1 - 5 hours per week

For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?: 1 - 5 hours per week

Number of Assignments: 2

Details

Mission and objectives

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well supported UN Volunteers into development programming and promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism.

Context

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme promotes volunteerism as a powerful means of engaging people in addressing development challenges and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

To commemorate International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2026 and mark the conclusion of the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY 2026), the UNV Tokyo Liaison Office will organize an event on 4 December 2026. The event will bring together stakeholders engaged in volunteerism, including UN organizations, civil society organizations, academic institutions and youth representatives, to reflect on the role of volunteerism and inspire more people to take their first steps towards volunteering.

We are looking for two Online Volunteers to support the event's outreach, visibility and participation through the development of digital promotional materials and an accessible, user-friendly online registration page.

Task type

Graphic design, vizualization

Task description

The UNV Tokyo Liaison Office is looking for two Online Volunteers to support communications and event registration in preparation for International Volunteer Day 2026 on December 4th, 2026.

One Online Volunteer will support with communications and graphic design support including developing promotional materials for digital dissemination. The second Online Volunteer will focus on the event registration page design and development, including creating and testing an online registration page and registration form for in-person and online participants.

The Online Volunteers will receive event information, key messages, branding assets and technical guidance from the requesting office. They will work independently on their respective deliverables, incorporating feedback from the requesting office as required.

Position 1: Communications and Graphic Design

Under the guidance of the UNV Tokyo Liaison Office, the Online Volunteer will:

• Review the event information, key messages and available visual identity assets to inform the development of promotional materials.
• Develop visual concepts and promotional graphics to announce the event and communicate its objectives, key messages and registration information.
• Create approximately 5–8 digital promotional materials, including social media cards, event announcement graphics and other promotional visuals.
• Adapt selected materials into suitable formats and dimensions for LinkedIn, X, Instagram and other agreed digital dissemination channels.
• Ensure that the materials are visually appealing, accessible and consistent with UNV's branding guidelines and the event's visual identity.
• Incorporate feedback from the requesting office and revise the materials if needed.
• Submit final publication-ready graphics and editable design files.

Position 2: Event Registration Page Design and Development

• Review the event requirements and recommend a suitable platform for developing and hosting the registration page and form, in consultation with the requesting office.
• Design and develop one event registration page presenting the event title, objectives, date, format, participation details and other information provided by the requesting office.
• Develop a user-friendly registration form for both in-person and online participants, incorporating agreed registration fields and attendance preferences.
• Ensure that the registration page and form are visually consistent with the event's promotional materials and UNV's branding guidelines.
• Apply usability and accessibility principles to ensure the page is straightforward to navigate across desktop and mobile devices.
• Test the registration process, including form submission and confirmation messages, and address identified issues before launch.
• Incorporate feedback from the UNV office and finalize the registration page and form for publication.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience: No experience required

Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required; Japanese, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level: Secondary education

Area(s) of expertise: Communication, advocacy, public information, Art, design, culture

Driving license: -

Skills and experience

• Experience in graphic design, digital communications or the development of promotional materials for online platforms.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop or equivalent software.
• Ability to develop visually engaging designs that communicate information clearly and effectively.
• Familiarity with social media design requirements and adapting materials for different digital platforms.
• Attention to detail and the ability to incorporate feedback and deliver materials within an agreed timeline.

-Experience in website design, web development, online form creation or digital event registration.

• Familiarity with platforms that support event registration pages and online forms, such as Microsoft Forms, Google Forms, Eventbrite or equivalent tools.
• Ability to create a clear, user-friendly registration experience and organize event information effectively.