🎬 Take Centre Stage & Become a Volunteer Presenter

Imagine being the face of stories that inspire change; stories that connect engineers and their families to life-changing support.

As a Volunteer Presenter, you’ll step into a role that’s more than just being on camera, it’s about amplifying voices, raising awareness, and making a genuine impact in the engineering community.

You’ll work alongside our marketing team to bring powerful scripts to life, presenting content on vital topics like neurodiversity, mental health, and essential support services. Whether you’re filming remotely or attending in-person shoots, you’ll represent real stories with warmth, authenticity, and purpose.

Every video you present will have the potential to reach thousands, connecting engineers to resources that can transform their lives. You’ll become a recognisable face for Foothold; someone who brings our mission to life in a way that’s relatable and compelling.

If you’re ready to share your voice, inspire others, and play a key role in our digital content, this is your chance to shine. Join us as a Volunteer Presenter and help tell the stories that matter.

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Darren shared his journey with ADHD to the engineering community and how it impacted his career and life

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Your Voice, Their Story – What You’ll Get

When you join us as a Volunteer Presenter, you’re not just stepping in front of the camera; you’re stepping up to make a real difference. You’ll have the opportunity to share powerful stories that connect engineers to the support they need – from mental health resources to financial assistance and beyond.

We’ll equip you with the tools to shine. You’ll receive training and coaching to refine your on-camera presence and deliver impactful messages with confidence. Your work will be featured across our platforms, from YouTube and social media to our website; giving you real experience for your portfolio, including showreels and campaign clips that can open doors in the future.

You’ll also get to connect with our team and the wider engineering community; a chance to build meaningful connections with industry professionals and other volunteers who are as passionate about making a difference as you are.

And it’s not just about the skills and exposure, there’s a powerful sense of fulfilment in knowing that your voice is helping to inspire others and raise awareness about the challenges engineers face. Whether you’re filming remotely or joining us in person, every video you present has the potential to create a ripple effect of impact and connection.

Ready to use your voice to share stories that matter? Join us and help us bring these stories to life. 💪

Be the Face of Foothold

🌟 What we’re looking for

We’ve had some incredible presenters step up to share their stories, and Mikaela is one of them.

A neurodivergent engineer and passionate advocate, she’s helped us raise awareness about ADHD and neurodiversity, reaching thousands of people through impactful videos.

Her voice brought authenticity and heart to our campaigns, showing just how powerful a single story can be. Now, we’re looking for more voices to continue this important work – could it be yours?

🌱From Seeking Support to Shaping Stories

Mikaela’s journey with Foothold began when she reached out for support in getting an ADHD diagnosis; a step that helped her complete her engineering placement with newfound confidence. But her connection with us didn’t end there.

She became a Volunteer Presenter; bravely sharing her story to help others feel seen and understood. Her videos for Neurodiversity Celebration Week and ADHD Awareness Month quickly became some of our most impactful content; even earning us a nomination for a Smiley Charity Film Award 🏆.

Mikaela’s voice not only brought attention to vital issues; it helped shape a broader conversation about neurodiversity in the workplace.

Now, we’re looking for more voices to join her in making a difference.

"..I remembered seeing an email from the IET mentioning Foothold.. then I thought okay I'll see if I can get some help through Foothold." - Mikaela

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Read Mikaela's story

See other content from Mikaela about how Foothold and learn how we helped her get a diagnosis for ADHD so that she could pass her placement with confidence.

💡 Real voices, real impact

Richard Spalding is a long-standing advocate for engineers, using his experience and leadership to champion support for the community as a Foothold Trustee and volunteer presenter. Joe Dunn, a Chartered Engineer, brings his passion for storytelling to our campaigns, using his engineering background to share powerful, relatable messages.

Both Joe and Richard helped us launch our Donate Direct campaign, speaking from the heart about why supporting engineers matters. Their messages resonated across the IET community, highlighting how donations to Foothold provide essential support in areas like mental health, neurodiversity, and financial wellbeing.

Whether it’s raising awareness, encouraging donations, or sharing your own story, our presenters play a crucial role in bringing Foothold’s work to life. Just like Joe and Richard, you can help us ensure engineers and their families never face life’s challenges alone.

👉 Join our presenter team today – and be the voice that makes a difference.

👉 Apply now to become a Volunteer Presenter

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🎥 Share Our Video With Others!

In this video, Mikaela is asking for any potential Volunteer Presenter to join. She managed share her story as a neurodivergent engineer to inspiring others to get involved. Her experience shows how personal stories can spark real change, connecting engineers to vital support and raising awareness about challenges that often go unnoticed.

Watch, share, and see how your voice could make a lasting impact too. 👉 Spread the word and help us reach more people!

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