Volunteer Opportunities
City of Echoes is a nonprofit association based in Austria, working on the Right to the City and the meaningful inclusion of people in urban processes.
We explore how cities are shaped through collective experiences, participation, and inclusion.
Our work connects urban practice, civic engagement, and shared reflection on how cities can become more open, just, and accessible.
As we grow, we are opening opportunities for people who want to engage more deeply and shape how the association develops.
These roles are designed as learning-oriented, hands-on opportunities that offer real responsibility, visibility, and the possibility to grow with the association over time.
Event Photographer
This opportunity is for someone interested in documenting the events and community activities of City of Echoes through photography.
What this role involves
Photographing events and gatherings
Capturing the atmosphere and interactions within our community
Contributing visual material for our website and communication platforms
This role may be a good fit if you
Are based in Vienna
Enjoy photography and visual storytelling
Are interested in civic, cultural, or community-based work
Would like to gain experience through practice
First experience is welcome, and a camera can be provided if needed.
For those interested in becoming more involved over time, this role can also grow into broader visual communication and creative responsibilities within the association.
Head of Visual Communication
This opportunity is for someone who wants to apply graphic design skills in a real civic context, working with meaningful content and public-facing materials.
What this role involves
Designing and refining dossiers, digital materials, and website visuals
Working with tools such as InDesign and other design software
Helping shape a coherent visual language for the association
Collaborating closely with content and strategy work
This role may be a good fit if you
Have experience with graphic design tools
Enjoy visual storytelling and working with real content
Are comfortable taking initiative and ownership of visual decisions
What We Offer
Hands-on experience within an established nonprofit association
Real responsibility and authorship over your work
Visibility and recognition of your contribution
A recommendation letter upon active collaboration
The possibility to grow into a more central or leadership role
How We Work
Minimum commitment: 3–6 months
Time investment: approx. 2–4 hours per week
Working mode: mainly remote unless otherwise stated in the ad
Meetings: biweekly online/in-person meetings, outside standard working hours
- First Experience is welcome!
At the moment all roles are voluntary and unpaid.
Apply for a Volunteer Position
To apply, send us an email including your CV to info@cityofechoes.at
Make sure you include the name of the position you are applying for.
We’re looking forward to meeting you!