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The Problem
The world is falling apart. We are already experiencing biodiversity loss, mass inequality and injustice, catastrophic fires and drought, climate change, and most recently the coronavirus epidemic. The evidence shows that, left unchecked, these adverse conditions will only increase in frequency and severity.
So how do we fix it?
Humankind’s unsustainable practices are responsible for these challenges. So it’s up to us, individually and collectively, to contribute towards fixing them. It’s the only way to ensure our long-term providence and prosperity. Our contributions will enable humankind to move away from the death, disease, and destruction of our ecosystem towards a resilient and regenerative society, re-engineered for sustainability and thrivability.
Our Mission
To deliver providence and prosperity to the world by illuminating the way forward. To integrate thrivability within the fabric of society, as well as the environmental ecosystem of the planet.
Our Vision
To live in a world where all life-forms co-exist in harmony and solidarity with each other. To pursue value creation and prosperity across the globe.
Enter THRIVE
It is against this backdrop that THRIVE Project was born. We are an independent, scientific, capacity building, and advocacy-based organisation. The project aims to pursue information related to the natural and social sciences. We want to identify the necessary changes to society required to achieve sustainability. That way we can ensure the long-term flourishing of civilisation on Earth. Our field of focus includes three key areas: research, education, and advocacy.
Imagine a world where everyone understands the need for sustainability and works together to achieve it. Together we can create a world free from inequality, wars, poverty, and climate change. Let’s make a world where we can THRIVE!!!
Our Story
The seeds of THRIVE project were planted in 2004 in humble beginnings. A growing group of individuals in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia connected with one another over their shared desire to make a difference. THRIVE was formally set up in 2016 as The Holistic Regenerative Innovative Value Entity (THRIVE), offering a web-based, multi-capital, values-based tool. The organisation has since extended its range of offerinsg and reach. Built upon the best available science, it addresses our 21st century challenges by measuring well-being. THRIVE Platform tool uses machine learning and predictive analytics to guide society towards the future we aspire to, by accessing extensive historical repositories and leveraging the learnings from experts around the world.
Although THRIVE was set up as a research based platform, to measure sustainability in a way which informs the future, the founders of the platform realised that there is a need to share the research-based information with society at large. This sharing of information will help provoke societal action to achieve sustainability and a thrivable future. With that end in mind, the education and advocacy components were added to the organisational aims. Consequently, the scope of the organisation moved from being a platform to a project which can enable countries, cities, companies, and individuals to transform themselves into thrivable entities. Much like a stethoscope, THRIVE keeps track of the well-being of each of these entities, measuring their impact on the vital capitals of the planet and making sure that these measurements are used to inform people’s actions and political decisions.
Eight years in the making, we are a respected international movement in the field of thrivability, with no other organisation approaching sustainability, as universally, holistically, and transparently as we do. To this end, harnessing the latest in machine learning, holochain, and cloud computing, we have developed technologies, tools, and educational programmes arming individuals with the understanding to make the changes they seek in the pursuit of prosperity for all.
Volunteers
Testimonials
We must heed mother nature. The impetus right now is for the gathering of the best minds to share and disseminate the knowledge and tools necessary, and collaboratively foster the imperative to innovate towards thrivability.
THRIVE presents a crystal clear way forward for all of us interested in global sustainability and the preferred futures of our planet and our communities. THRIVE draws on the best available intelligence distilled from current practice and the most rigorous and robust conceptual models and research designs. THRIVE presents evidence-based and demonstrated strategies for communities, businesses, government, groups and individuals throughout the world to work towards more equitable and just outcomes for all of us.
I have been working as a content writer volunteer for THRIVE since May 2021. I joined the organisation to be part of a movement that strives to find solutions for the problems facing our Earth and its natural environment. From the beginning, I was impressed by THRIVE’s level of organisation. The recruitment and selection process was very thorough and looked at the applicant’s skills and motivation. It showed to me the level of seriousness and commitment to the common cause. The process of initiation was just as refined and consisted in ensuring the new members knew what THRIVE expected from them. The training sessions and regular organisation-wide face-to-face and online meetings brought me a sense of belonging that I hadn’t found in other volunteer-based institutions. As a not-for-profit business, THRIVE has managed to amass an enormous amount of resources towards our common goal. It has attracted dozens of highly educated university graduates and experienced professionals in a variety of areas such as research, editing, administration, marketing, and IT support. These professionals are well organised in teams that ensure the success of our activities. THRIVE also counts with modern, state-of-the-art software and hardware resources that facilitate our activities. They also run its main evaluation engine that measures what matters most: thrivability.
Volunteering at THRIVE project has allowed me to give back to a worthy cause by helping to bring more awareness to the project. I believe more businesses should focus on sustainability.
I wanted to be part of THRIVE project because I find it a fascinating project, it is very involved in sustainability and environment. We can all learn a lot from this.
I started at THRIVE a few months ago and love how welcoming everyone has been from the very beginning. Everyone on the team is very passionate about sustainability issues and I am constantly grateful to be working with people who care so much about what is happening to our world and who are actively trying to secure a more THRIVEable future for us all.
In my capacity as an Information Systems academic and researcher, I have found the THRIVE framework has been designed and implemented as a robust tool that uses transparent and publicly available data sources on social, economic and natural sustainability factors. The THRIVE framework can make a real and actionable impact on sustainability metrics and practices. This framework will inspire individuals, organisations and governments to take a holistic view towards sustainable use of our earth’s scarce resources.
THRIVE provides me a platform to not only become an exponent at the local level but reach out to the high-end corporations. Corporations and investors are realizing that sustainability is not only assisting with positive growth but also with the brand image as well.
Embarking on Thrive Project as a Researcher/Content Writer has not only enabled me to live up my passion but also made me more cognisant of the most pressing world issues whilst enhancing my sustainability acumen. Anyone who has the best interests of the world’s future at heart will undoubtedly find Thrive Project as the ideal platform to thrive.
MOST OF ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Volunteer/volunteering attributes:
- Be passionate about the cause and willing to partake in the mission
- Limited numbers of paid roles available based on funded projects
- All the other volunteer roles are unpaid
- Unless otherise indicated, all roles are online and remote
- New roles added weekly, may not be shown on the right
- Self-driven to manage projects and time
- Collaborative to network and work in teams
- Open-minded and curious
- Independent autonomous thinker
- A multitasker and team player
- Demonstrate professionalism and commitment
- Most roles require commitment of 15 hours a week plus
- Induction and ongoing training provided
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR
[168321] Volunteer HR Project Administrator
The role
We’re looking for an experienced Project Administrator who is motivated, organised, and passionate about sustainability. We need someone to set up internal processes and systems to coordinate and manage our growing, global team. This is a temporary role, for a period of 3-6 months, and would suit a mature, experienced person.
- You will have to provide administrative support to teams developing various projects, including troubleshooting, maintenance, updates, and report generation
- To communicate with all team members to determine and record skillsets
- To facilitate the group working effectively and efficiently
- Establish administration protocols
- Research and integrate appropriate tools and workflows to help coordinate our team
Position Requirements
- Passionate about sustainability
- Minimum 5 years administrative experience
- Fluent in English
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Well-developed problem-solving skills
- Exceptional time management skill to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
[155972] Volunteer Recruiter and Trainer
The role
We’re looking for an articulate, driven Recruiter/Trainer with a conviction for sustainable transformations.
Your experience will include:
- Leadership: you should be able to motivate and integrate with culturally diverse teams.
- Coordination: the ability to plan, schedule, and organize effectively.
- Communications: you’re comfortable writing and speaking in lively discussions and debates.
In this volunteer role, you'll showcase commitment, passion, and persistence to help create a thrivable future for planet Earth.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Fluent in English (preferred)
- A passion for sustainability
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities
- Highly organised
- The ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ambition and proactivity
- At least ten years of experience in either recruitment, training, or leadership
[169191] Volunteer Business Development Lead
The role
We’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Business Development Lead to join our friendly, global team.
Your experience will include:
- Developing growth strategies and plans
- Developing and retaining relationships with existing partners
- Increasing following and store sales
- Writing funding and sponsorship proposals
- Negotiating with partners and sponsors
- Identifying and mapping organizational strengths and consumer needs
- Researching opportunities and viable income streams
- Following industry trends locally and internationally
- Drafting and reviewing agreements
- Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements
- Assist in the coordination and implementation of marketing strategies
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business or management
- Fluent in English (preferred)
- A passion for sustainability
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities
- Highly organized and efficient
- The ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ambition and proactivity
- Proficiency with data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting
- Proven ability to plan and manage resources
- Ability to deliver presentations
[154745] Volunteer Experienced Fundraiser/Grant Writer
The role
We’re looking for a driven, articulate Fundraiser/Grant Writer to join our friendly, global team.
Your experience will include:
- Leadership: you should be able to motivate and integrate with culturally diverse teams.
- Coordination: the ability to plan, schedule, and organise effectively.
- Communications: you’re comfortable writing and speaking in lively discussions and debates.
In this volunteer role, you'll showcase commitment, passion, and persistence to help create a thrivable future for planet Earth.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Fluent in English (preferred)
- A passion for sustainability
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities
- Highly organised
- The ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ambition and proactivity
- At least ten years of experience in either fundraising, foundations, or ambassadorship
[151550] Volunteer Thrivability Researcher
The role
We’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Researcher specialising in the topic of sustainability to join our friendly, global team.
You should have excellent communications skills, be able to work independently as well as take part in group initiatives. You should have your own computer and fast internet and be able to work from home. Your input will be acknowledged and recognised for worthwhile inclusion in your resume.
In this volunteer role, you will be able to expand your network of contacts to include senior officials worldwide as you work through selected projects.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Fluent in English (preferred)
- A passion for sustainability
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities
- Highly organised
- The ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ambition and proactivity
Additionally, you must have a background in at least one of the following areas:
- Sustainability
- Business
- Innovation
- Strategy
- Policy
- Natural sciences
Applicants with experience in any of the following roles will be highly regarded:
- Research
- Copywriting
- Scriptwriting
- Moderating
[154521] Volunteer Copywriter and Scriptwriter
The role
We’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Copywriter to join our friendly, global team.
Your experience will include writing for an online audience using social media. Basic graphic design skills will be highly regarded.
In this volunteer role, you'll be creating relevant material for our social media channels, engaging in online communities, raising brand awareness, and promoting Thrive content.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Fluent in English
- A passion for sustainability
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities
- Highly organised
- The ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ambition and proactivity
[168987] Volunteer IT Support
The role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic IT Support team member to join our friendly, global team. You will be working alongside an enthusiastic group of developers to implement systems making the world a better place.
You should have a minimum of two years commercial experience in IT support and/or DevOps environment, with capabilities in:
- Installing and configuring computer software, systems, networks, and security
- Maintaining computer systems and managing servers and networks
- Responding in a timely manner to service issues and requests
- Providing online technical support and setting up new services
- Repairing and replacing equipment as necessary and testing new technology
- Familiarity with WordPress, Apache, Mail, DNS, CentOS, Azure, an advantage
- Software developments experience an advantage
In this volunteer role, you'll have the chance to expand your network to include senior officials worldwide as you work through selected projects.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Fluent in English (preferred)
- A passion for sustainability
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities
- Highly organised
- The ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ambition and proactivity
[168988] Volunteer System Administrator
The role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Systems Administrator to join our friendly, global team.
You should have a minimum of five years commercial experience in a DevOps environment, with capabilities in:
- VM environment: Azure, CentOS, Docker
- Apache, Mail, DNS, PostgreSQL
- WordPress, Nextcloud, Cpanel
- Networking/Security
- Development experience is an advantage
In this volunteer role, you'll have the chance to expand your network to include senior officials worldwide as you work through selected projects.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Fluent in English (preferred)
- A passion for sustainability
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities
- Highly organised
- The ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ambition and proactivity
[152623] Volunteer Team Assistant
The role
We’re looking for a Team Assistant who is motivated, organised, and loves helping others to join our friendly, global team.
- You will have to provide administrative support to teams developing various projects, including troubleshooting, maintenance, updates, and report generation.
- To communicate with all team members regularly to ensure they are well in progress.
- To greet new members of the team and act as an icebreaker.
- To facilitate the group working effectively and efficiently.
- To schedule the meetings and the upcoming projects or activities.
- There will also be opportunities to participate in projects or be part of the marketing team, research team, or writing team.
Position Requirements
- Passionate about sustainability
- Fluent in English
- Bachelor's degree
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Well-developed problem-solving skills
- Exceptional time management skill to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
[154520] Volunteer Digital Marketer
The role
We’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Digital Marketer to join our friendly, global team. You’ll have a great command of the English language and be well-connected in the not-for-profit. In this volunteer role, you will have the chance to expand your network of contacts to include senior officials as you work through selected projects.
Position Requirements
- Relevant Bachelor's degree
- Fluent in English (preferred)
- Experience in managing social media accounts, particularly Instagram and Facebook
- A passion for sustainability
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities
- The ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ambition and proactivity
[162735] Volunteer Shop Assistant
The role
Based in Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne, the task is to coordinate all activities in relation to the online shop presence, working in collaboration with the social media and multimedia design teams. You are to account for inventory, update products, source new sustainable products, and pending location fulfill the same. We will be looking to add to the shop team as more products are brought online.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Fluent in English (preferred)
- A passion for sustainability
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities
- Highly organised
- The ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ambition and proactivity
[168456] Volunteer Multimedia Animation Designer
The role
We’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Multimedia designer to join our friendly, global team.
Your experience will include:
- creating visual design and/or animated assets, interactive web video, interactive storytelling, motion graphics
- using various motion design, image editing, and video production tools and programs (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud, After Effects, Premiere, Sketch, Vimeo, Camtasia, SVG, etc.)
- experience with content layout, formatting, data, and content visualisation
- creating storyboards, style frames, mood boards
- experience with brand design, character, iconography and
- animation design
- basic knowledge of web-based applications, and CSS/HTML editing skills
- knowledge of Adobe CC (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) preferred
In this volunteer role, you'll create and develop a range of static and motion multimedia assets in accordance with a robust set of design guidelines and principles. These will include:
- Static Images: Graphic, illustrations, and icons for presentations, help center: Articles, Developer content, eLearning modules, fact sheets, presentations, emails, etc
- Video and Animation: Short animated, screencast, and/or voiceover videos for use independently or for inclusion in other multimedia assets for educational purposes
- Storyboards and mock-ups to visually tell a story
- Work with Web team on assets for seamless integration into the website and intranet
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Fluent in English (preferred)
- A passion for sustainability
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities
- Highly organised
- The ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ambition and proactivity
[170626] Volunteer Public Relations/Partnerships Developer
The role
We’re looking for a motivated, well-connected Public Relations/Partnerships Officer to join our friendly, global team. You will have at least 5 years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, and most likely have liaised with senior international leaders previously.
In this volunteer role, your input will allow you to expand your network of contacts to include senior officials worldwide, as you take on selected projects and add to your resume.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Fluent in English (preferred)
- A passion for sustainability
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Strong graphics skills
- Well-connected in public relations
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities
- Highly organised
- The ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ambition and proactivity
[153782] Volunteer Full-stack Developer: React, PHP, PostgreSQL, Linux
The role
We’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Full-Stack Web Developer to join our friendly, global team.
Your experience will include:
- Flexibility to work from home
- Exciting projects using the latest technologies
- Opportunity to join a growing team
- Effective communication among team members
- Opportunity to work with a modern, serverless, cloud-native technology stack
- Excellent team culture pursuing a very worthwhile cause
- Leading-edge cloud-native technology solution enabling scalability
- Agile development practices using Azure DevOps
- Modern Technology stack across cloud
- Design and development of software
- Scalability of the proposed solution and leveraging emerging technologies
- Responsive design for mobile and desktop (with graphic design/UX/UI team)
- Optimisation of the codebase and cross-platform compatibility
- Server/Tracking technologies: Docker, Git, VStudio, CentOS, Win Pro
- Coding technologies: Python, PHP, JS/JQuery, Node.js, HTML/CSS, PostgreSQL
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (preferred)
- Fluent in English (preferred)
- A passion for sustainability
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities
- Highly organised and efficient
- Methodical and problem solver
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ambition and proactivity
[158550] Volunteer Mobile Developer/Game Developer
The role
To expand and enhance a 3D real-time experience built on the Unity gaming engine. Working together with the research, multimedia, and marketing teams.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Fluent in English (preferred)
- A passion for sustainability
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities
- Highly organised
- The ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ambition and proactivity
[162842] Volunteer Database Administrator
The role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Database Administrator to join our friendly, global team.
You should have a minimum of five years of commercial experience in a DBA environment, with capabilities in:
- Install and maintain the performance of database servers
- Develop processes for optimizing database security
- Set and maintain database standards
- Manage database access on Azure VM environment
- Performance tuning of database systems
- Install, upgrade, and manage database applications
- Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors
- Recommend and implement emerging database technologies
- Well versed with PostgreSQL on CentOS server
- Create automation for repeating database tasks
- Advanced PostgreSQL development experience is an advantage
- Be available for on-call support as needed
In this volunteer role, you'll have the chance to expand your network to include senior officials worldwide as you work through selected projects.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Fluent in English (preferred)
- A passion for sustainability
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities
- Highly organised
- The ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ambition and proactivity
[149940] Volunteer Front-end Developer/UX
The role
We’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Front-End Web Developer to join our friendly, global team. You ought to be experienced with PHP and WordPress with an affinity for user experience design (HTML/CSS/JS).
Your experience will include:
- Flexibility to work from home
- Exciting projects using the latest technologies
- Opportunity to join a growing team
- Effective communication among team members
- Opportunity to work with a modern technology stack
- Excellent team culture pursuing a very worthwhile cause
- Design and development of web-based software
- Scalability of the proposed solution and leveraging emerging technologies
- Responsive design for mobile and desktop (with graphic design/UX/UI team)
- Optimisation of the codebase and cross-platform compatibility
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Fluent in English (preferred)
- A passion for sustainability
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities
- Highly organised and efficient
- Methodical and problem solver
- The ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ambition and proactivity
At THRIVE, we’re looking for individuals who strongly align with our mission and vision for a thrivable future. If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a growing initiative that allows you to gain valuable experience while giving back to a worthy cause, apply now.
We’re strongly committed to equal opportunities and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
[173605] Volunteer Data Analytics and Google Apps Developer
The role
We’re looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Data Analytics and Software Developer to join our friendly, global team.
Your experience will include:
- Working with google ecosystem, including studio, sheets, apps (similar to js), and SQL
- Identifying data sources, consolidating datasets, turning them into insights
- Analysing data to find answers to specific questions
- Developing and implementing SQL based queries on our existing datasets
- Generating insights from data sets and identifying trends and patterns
- Preparing reports for project teams and the organisation including visualisations and storytelling
In this volunteer role, you'll learn how to develop your cloud knowledge, work in teams, and provide actionable insights, working amongst a dynamic international team that is informing and changing the world for the better.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Fluent in English (preferred)
- A passion for sustainability
- A collaborative team player mindset
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Well-developed problem-solving abilities
- Highly organised
- The ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ambition and proactivity
