Get involved
Whether you're a professional journalist, a wannabe or just keen to help on our discussion boards, we want to hear from you.
Support us
If you'd be interested in supporting the work of TheSite.org then please check out the different ways you can support TheSite.org.
Write for us
Freelancers: Submit a short idea, outlining what your article would cover and the resources you would use (case studies, experts etc), along with your CV. Email us.
General submissions: If you're aged 16-25 and have a riveting story to tell, something to rant about or have a special interest in a specific subject, why not get if off your chest on TheSite.org? We're always on the lookout for new diarists, ranters and case studies. So come on, let us know who you are! Email us, saying more about what you want to write about and why. Email us.
Volunteer for TheSite.org
If you'd like to volunteer for TheSite.org then we have a host of exciting opportunities available. If you have an interest in online advice then you might like to try your hand at becoming a peer advisor or help out on the discussion boards. We're also looking for photographers to use that keen eye to take the photographs we need. To find out about these openings and more just take a look at our current opportunities at TheSite.org.
Work experience
As you can imagine, TheSite.org is popular for work experience placements. It's a great way to experience a fun office environment, learn about journalism and online communities and meet some great people. If you are aged 16-25, have a way with words and are brimming with creative ideas on how we could improve TheSite.org, then we want you (as long as you can make good tea, too!)
What will I be expected to do? The editorial and communities teams work closely together enabling us to offer you experience in both areas. If you are interested in one area more than the other we'll take that on board when we receive your application. We hope to offer you a very real experience of the way we work. You won't just be photocopying and filing, there will be some boring bits too, but hey it's all part of the job!
Journalism: You will help us research and write articles, polls and surveys, scan and gather press cuttings, take photos and a whole heap more.
Communities: You will help us run chat sessions and activities on the discussion boards, create digital content such as screensavers, build surveys, update web pages and more.
Where are you based? We are based near Old Street tube station in London. If you did take a placement you would need to live in or near London or be able to stay with friends/relatives here as we do not provide accommodation.
Will you pay me? We are able to cover your travel expenses (weekly London travel cards) and a basic lunch allowance.
How much of my time do you want? Ideally we would like you to come in for two weeks solid or longer. If you are based in London we are also interested in part-time volunteers to come in for one day a week over a longer period. Our day starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.30pm with an hour for lunch, but we can be flexible on hours.
Am I suitable to work with the editorial team? Whether you are: into journalism, media and communications; an English language/literature student; write for your student/local newspaper, magazine or website; or just want a taste of what the world of website journalism is all about, send us your CV, a covering letter and three content ideas (be original and avoid reviews for film, music etc).
Am I suitable to work with the communities team? Whether you are: interested in media and communications, studying a new media related subject or keen to find out how online communities work, send us your CV, a covering letter and three ideas for community content, e.g. an idea for a chat session, some questions for a vox-pop or some ideas to develop the discussion boards.
If you are interested in journalism email Hannah. If you are interested in communities email Jim or Helen
Work for us
If you're interested in working for TheSite.org then you can find all the latest job vacancies, on YouthNet's website.
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