Volunteer with WHIS!

Join the Movement for a Healthier World – Volunteer with WHIS!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community and beyond? The World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) is looking for passionate, committed volunteers to join our mission of improving health and wellbeing for all through collaboration, innovation, and community-led action.

By volunteering with WHIS, you’ll be part of a global network working to create healthier, more sustainable societies. 

You’ll gain valuable experience, connect with inspiring leaders, and contribute to projects that truly make a difference.

We’re looking for volunteers with experience or interest in the following areas:

• Community Outreach Coordination
• Event Planning
• Fundraising
• Project Management
• Volunteer Coordination
• Grant Writing
• Other (please specify)

No matter your background, if you care about making a difference, there’s a place for you at WHIS.

can you give me an outline for a volunteers role for WHIS as per our requirements?

WHIS Volunteer

To support the successful delivery of WHIS activities by assisting with event coordination, community outreach, social media, research, and local engagement. Volunteers play a vital role in amplifying WHIS’s mission to improve global health

 and wellbeing through innovation, collaboration, and empowerment.

Event Support

• Assist with the setup and running of WHIS events (online and in-person)
• Welcome and support attendees, speakers, and sponsors
• Help with registrations, logistics, and materials distribution
• Ensure venues are well-organized and accessible

Community Engagement

• Promote WHIS initiatives (e.g., WHISKids, WHISSeniors, WHISatWork) locally
• Support outreach to local schools, community centres, and partners
• Engage with the public to raise awareness of WHIS services and priorities

Communications and Social Media

• Share WHIS news and event updates on personal and local platforms
• Capture photos/videos at events for WHIS media channels
• Draft social media posts, blog snippets, or highlight reels
• Help with LinkedIn Live events and chat moderation (where relevant)

Research and Insights

• Support local health mapping and community needs assessments
• Help identify local leaders or groups aligned with WHIS goals
• Contribute to compiling briefings or speaker backgrounds for events

Reporting and Feedback

• Provide feedback after each activity
• Assist with data collection (e.g., surveys or headcounts)
• Help document success stories and community impact

• Flexible hours; average 2–5 hours per week (can vary)
• Must be available for key events (either online or on-site as agreed)

• Primarily remote, with optional in-person opportunities based on your city or region
• Volunteers can be assigned to specific cities/regions aligned with WHIS rollout

• Friendly, reliable, and a team player
• Good communication and organization skills
• Interest in health, wellbeing, innovation, or community engagement
• Social media knowledge is a plus
• Multilingual abilities are a bonus

• Appreciation for others and what they do
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Respect, empathy, and a commitment to fairness and justice
• Diversity of thought and an openness to learn
• Integrity, humility, and clear communication
• Team spirit and collaboration
• Passion for health, innovation, and sustainability

• Be part of a global movement improving health and wellbeing
• Access to networking opportunities and events
• Certificate of participation and recommendation (after 3 months or key event delivery)
• Learn about innovation, public health, digital tools, and sustainable development
• Opportunities to progress to WHIS Ambassador or Intern roles

Local WHIS Coordinator or WHIS Executive Team

As a volunteer for the World Health Innovation Summit (WHIS), you have a unique opportunity to make a real impact by supporting our mission to improve global health and wellbeing through innovation, collaboration, and community action.

Whether you’re passionate about health equity, mental wellbeing, or sustainability, your efforts can help fund WHIS initiatives like:

• WHISKids, WHISSeniors, and WHISatWork – empowering people across all ages and stages of life
• Local health events and education – bringing prevention and wellness into communities
• Support for innovators and grassroots projects – scaling solutions that make a difference

• Organize a sponsored walk, run, or cycle
• Host a community health day or coffee morning
• Set up a birthday fundraiser on social media
• Launch a crowdfunding campaign with friends and family
• Partner with local businesses for charity nights or raffles

Every penny raised helps us support thriving, healthy communities around the world. 

WHIS is powered by people like YOU driven to create change.

Let’s inspire hope and build a better future together. 💙

Let’s take action together volunteer today and help shape a healthier tomorrow.

Be a changemaker. Be a voice for better health. Be part of WHIS.

Sign up today and let's build a healthier future—together.