Our dedicated volunteers form the backbone of our Diverse Sustainability Initiative mission, driving positive change and innovation in sustainability. Join us as we shine a spotlight on these extraordinary individuals and celebrate the impactful work they contribute to our collective vision of an inclusive and diverse profession.
Volunteering changes the workplace as we know it
We are currently recruiting new volunteers!
- 2x People of Colour (PoC) network leads
- 1x LGBTQIA+ network co-lead
- 2x DSI Support Volunteer
Are you passionate about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) topics within the environment and sustainability sector? The Diverse Sustainability Initiative (DSI) is a collaborative programme of work with the vision to transform diversity within the sustainability profession.
IEMA’s (Institute of Environment Management and Assessment) Diverse Sustainability Initiative (DSI) is looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to join our group of volunteers.
Location: Virtual (with optional in-person events, travel expenses covered)
Salary: Unpaid volunteer opportunity
Duration: Up to 3 years
Hours: 2 hours per month
Start Date: From August
Deadline to apply: 23/06/25
- View the Terms of Reference
- View the People of Colour Network Lead Advert
- View the DSI Support Volunteer Advert
- View the LGBTQIA+ Network Lead Advert
- View the Volunteer Handbook
Laura Matz, DSI Volunteer since 2021
Laura is an Impact Director and Co-Owner at sustainable impact agency betternotstop. When not volunteering for the Diverse Sustainability Initiative (DSI), Laura is helping companies shape their impact strategies, get B Corp certified, write their impact reports and implement new strategies. betternotstop is based in Manchester and is working alongside Better Business Network to support companies, and festivals, become more sustainable.
Laura has supported the DSI by dedicating time to support with website developments, creating the resources page, managing the LinkedIn page, recruiting speakers for events and many more!
Become a DSI volunteer
We will be looking to expand our network of DSI volunteers over the coming months. If you’re interested in finding out more, please contact us.
If you are an IEMA member, you can also view volunteering opportunities with IEMA.
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