Tell the story of someone doing the work

Why it matters

We're in phase one of our plan: spread the word and learn from what already works. Every interview does both. It gives someone doing real work a bigger audience, and it teaches the rest of us what makes these projects succeed. You don't need to be a journalist or own a camera crew. You need curiosity and someone worth listening to.

It's a natural fit for students. The work counts as real, recognized volunteering for school service hours, and it leaves you with published writing and a story with your name on it: exactly the kind of thing universities and future employers want to see. Important work that's also good for you.

How it works

1. 1

   Find someone worth interviewing

   Look around your own community: a climate activist organizing their generation, an educator changing how people think, a regenerative farmer, a repair café, a community garden, a creator using their platform for the cause. If their work would inspire others, they're a good fit.

2. 2

   Record the interview

   Have an honest conversation and film it. You can do this two ways:

   • In person. A modern phone on a stand (iPhone 14 or newer, or an equivalent Android) is plenty for picture. For sound, use a clip-on mic for each of you: the inexpensive lavalier ones are perfect and make a huge difference.
   • Remotely. No mic or travel needed: record a live video call on Zoom or Google Meet and send us the file.

   Either way, our guidelines give you suggested questions and a few tips for clear sound and picture, so you can focus on the story instead of the gear.

3. 3

   Write a short article

   Turn the conversation into a simple write-up: who they are, what they do, why it works, and what the rest of us can learn. Follow our publishing guidelines and you'll have everything you need. We help with the polish.

4. 4

   We publish and share it

   Send us the video and the article. We review it together, publish it on the blog, and share it with the community. The person you interviewed gets a story they can share too.

What you'll need

• Someone in your community doing meaningful, regenerative or sustainable work
• A recent phone for good video (iPhone 14 or newer, or equivalent) — plus a clip-on mic each for in-person interviews, or just Zoom / Google Meet to record remotely
• An hour or two, and our publishing guidelines (we send them when you apply)

What you get

This is volunteering, so the reward is recognition and reach, not a prize. But that recognition is real:

• A byline and author profile. You become a credited, published author on our blog: a real portfolio piece you can show anyone.
• Your work, amplified. We share the story across our newsletter and community, and link to your own projects and socials.
• A volunteer certificate. Recognition of real volunteer hours and published work: ideal for students to put toward school service requirements, a CV, or a university application.
• A growing network. You connect with the changemaker you interview, with us, and with other volunteers doing the same.