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Volunteering isn\u2019t about filling roles, it\u2019s about finding your place.<\/span><\/p>\n You don\u2019t need a marine science background.<\/span> If you care about the ocean, people, and fairness, you already belong here.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”a2f3435e-ccd6-4805-84d5-f7efe9d73870″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”What Volunteering With MBB Looks Like” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”7d3660f2-5fea-4ea1-8701-06f5ecc28652″ title_level=”h2″ title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”37px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”6a9a21f1-385f-47f2-96fd-b820a03aa243″]<\/p>\n We understand that everyone comes with different capacities, schedules, and life responsibilities.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why our volunteering is:<\/p>\n Flexible<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Remote-friendly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Supportive<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Community-led<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Designed around people, not pressure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n You can contribute in ways that suit your<\/em> energy, skills, and availability.<\/p>\n Some volunteers support us weekly. All are equally valued.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”6a9a21f1-385f-47f2-96fd-b820a03aa243″]<\/p>\n You might support MBB through:<\/p>\n Helping with workshops, webinars, or youth engagement sessions.<\/p>\n Supporting social media, design, writing, photography, video, or campaign storytelling.<\/p>\n Helping with research, admin, website updates, or programme coordination.<\/p>\n Supporting youth voices, helping facilitate discussions, or contributing lived experience perspectives.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to fit into one box, many volunteers move between roles as their interests grow.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Video” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”51554576-c58d-46a3-a959-f2d633e4187b” locked=”off” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”What We Offer in Return” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”b661bec6-3fc2-49be-a771-fdf776acb982″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”36e8a88e-cb23-48c3-b1b3-369f1ccb469e” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We believe volunteering should be a two-way relationship.<\/p>\n As part of MBB, you\u2019ll receive:<\/p>\n A welcoming, inclusive community<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Supportive onboarding and guidance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Opportunities to learn and grow<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Space to explore interests and confidence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Recognition of your time and contribution<\/p>\n<\/li>\n A place where lived experience is respected<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n We don\u2019t believe in unpaid labour culture. 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You don\u2019t need to have everything figured out.<\/span>
You don\u2019t need to give more than you\u2019re able to.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Some join for a single project.<\/p>\nWays You Can Get Involved<\/span><\/h2>\n
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We believe in learning, care, and shared purpose.<\/p>\n\n
A conversation is always the first step.<\/p>\n