Volunteer

As we look ahead and begin kickstarting our planning for the 2027 season and our next Everest Freedom Challenge (EFC), we are reaching out to our community to fill several key volunteer leadership roles that are vital to making EFC 2027 a success.

To ensure we have the necessary structure and team in place to launch EFC 2027 smoothly, it is crucial that we fill these key roles by the end of 2026. Having these positions filled on time will allow us to move forward with confidence and secure the future of the 2027 season.

Priority Roles

If you are interested in being considered for any of these roles, please contact us.

Thank you for your willingness to help us climb mountains to fight sex trafficking!

Marketing Coordinator

    Role: Marketing Coordinator
    Team: Operations Team
    Time Commitment: 2–5 hours per month (Year-round)
    Location: In person or Remote

    About the Role:

    We are seeking a visionary and organized Marketing Coordinator to help share the vision and work of Freedom 8848 with a broader audience. In this role, you will work closely with Executive Leadership to develop annual thematic campaigns and align marketing efforts across social media, email communications, and video media.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Collaborate with Executive Leadership to establish annual marketing themes.
    • Coordinate marketing team functions (social media, communications, video production) to ensure unified alignment with annual themes and timelines.
    • Identify and seek strategic opportunities to promote Freedom 8848 to churches, partner groups, and community organizations.

    Qualifications & Skills:

    • Strong leadership and organizational capabilities.
    • Ability to seamlessly integrate messaging across social media, email, and video platforms.
    • Broad network of relationships and strong interpersonal skills.

    If you are interested in being considered for this role, please contact us.

    Secretary

      Role: Secretary
      Team: Executive Leadership
      Location: In person or Remote
      Time Commitment: 2–5 hours per month (Year-round)

      About the Role:

      As a vital member of our three-person Executive Leadership Team, the Secretary maintains smooth operations, clear communication, and structured data management across all society activities.

      Key Responsibilities:

      • Create meeting agendas, schedule meeting dates/times/locations, and record meeting minutes.
      • Track executive action items and ensure follow-up on key decisions.
      • Manage organization files in Google Drive and maintain the central calendar.
      • File the society’s annual return and maintain official compliance records.

      Qualifications & Skills:

      • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
      • Proficiency with Google Workspace (Google Drive, Calendar, Docs).

        If you are interested in being considered for this role, please contact us.

        Climber Engagement Lead

          Role: Climber Engagement Lead
          Team: EFC Team
          Location: In person or Remote
          Time Commitment: 2–5 hours per month (Seasonal: March to September/Oct)

          About the Role:

          Support and cheer on our climbers from registration through event day! The climber Engagement Lead builds 1-on-1 relationships with registered climbers to keep them encouraged, equipped, and prepared.

          Key Responsibilities:

          • Conduct direct 1-on-1 check-ins with climbers post-registration.
          • Track and ensure completion of required participant e-learning modules.
          • Offer encouragement, guidance, and resources to support climbers in achieving their personal fundraising goals.
          • Send thank you’s to climbers

            Qualifications & Skills:

            • Welcoming, encouraging, and highly interpersonal communication style.
            • Good tracking and organizational habits.
            • Strong Fundrazr skills and teaching ability

            If you are interested in being considered for this role, please contact us.

            Video Coordinator & Production

              Role: Video Coordinator & Production
              Team: Marketing Team
              Time Commitment: Flexible / Project-based

              About the Role:

              Bring the heart and mission of Freedom 8848 to life through captivating visual storytelling! We are looking for a creative Video Production Coordinator to produce video content tailored for recruitment and fundraising.

              Key Responsibilities:

              • Develop video content that captures the heart, vision, and theme of Freedom 8848.
              • Coordinate production schedules, filming, and post-production editing.
              • Tailor video assets specifically for climber recruitment and donor engagement across digital platforms.

              Qualifications & Skills:

              • Experience with video content development, filming, and editing tools.
              • Strategic understanding of how short and long-form video drives audience engagement and conversions.

              If you are interested in being considered for this role, please contact us.

              Climber Recruitment & Support

                  Role: climber Recruitment Lead
                  Team: Operations Team
                  Time Commitment: 2–5 hours per month (Seasonal)
                  Location: In person preferred or Remote

                  About the Role:

                  Are you energized by bringing people into a life-changing challenge? The climber Recruitment & Support Lead plays a key role in building our community of participants for the Everest Challenge (EFC). You will work closely with the Marketing Team to design recruitment strategies, connect with local athletic hubs, and guide new climbers through their initial onboarding journey.

                  Key Responsibilities:

                  • Collaborate with the Marketing Team to develop compelling climber recruitment campaigns and materials.
                  • Line up and coordinate presentation opportunities at churches, universities, and partner organizations (e.g., CAC).
                  • Answer early inquiries from prospective participants regarding registration, the e-learning platform, and the EFC event structure..

                  Qualifications & Skills:

                  • Strong interpersonal and public speaking/presentation skills.
                  • Passion for endurance events, climbing, or outdoor athletic pursuits.
                  • Ability to build enthusiasm and support participants navigating fundraising tools (e.g., Fundrazr) and onboarding modules.
                  • If you are interested in being considered for this role, please contact us.