Social Media & Content
You notice the light hitting someone's face. You hear a story and think 'people need to hear this.' You take photos of your food, your dog, your sunset — and somehow they look better than everyone else's. That eye you have? It tells stories. Our stories need telling.
If Any of This Sounds Like You...
Read through these. If you're nodding your head, you're in the right place.
Common questions
The questions volunteers ask most often.
What does helping with social media and content involve?
Creating posts, writing captions, taking photos at events, editing short videos, contributing blog ideas, helping us respond to community messages — anything that helps Lifes a Gambol show up well online. We're across Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Twitch, and our blog.
Do I need to be a professional content creator to help?
Definitely not. We need volunteers at every level: people who can shoot a quick phone video at a meetup, people who write well, people who know what's trending on TikTok, people who notice good moments and capture them. If you've ever made a friend laugh on a group text, that's content instinct.
Can I help with social media remotely?
Yes — most content work is remote. We share a content calendar, batch-create posts ahead of events, and coordinate over Slack or Discord. Some of our best content volunteers have never been to a meetup in person.
Do I need experience or credentials to volunteer with Lifes a Gambol?
No. We don't ask for resumes, certifications, or background checks for most roles. The only thing we care about is whether you actually want to show up and help. If a particular activity later requires a credential (working directly with kids, for example), we'll let you know and walk you through it together.
How much time do I need to commit?
Whatever you can give. Some volunteers help once a year at a single event. Others are around every week. There's no minimum, no quota, no contract. When you sign up, you tell us your real availability — weekends, evenings, one-time only, remote, whatever — and we match opportunities accordingly. Pledging your name doesn't lock you into anything.
Is this a paid role or volunteer?
Volunteer. Lifes a Gambol is community-driven, and 10% of every dollar that comes in via the brand goes to S.O.G. Helping out is unpaid — but real meals, real friends, and a real sense that you helped someone are all part of the deal.
What happens after I submit the form?
A real human reviews your pledge — usually within a day or two — and reaches out by email or text to say hello, learn a bit more about what you'd want to help with, and let you know about upcoming opportunities that fit. No spam, no automated drip campaigns. We're a small community, and we treat every pledge like it matters, because it does.
Pledge Your Gifts ☘
No contract. No commitment. Just tell us who you are and what you love doing.