Climate & social foresight
The lab · The Impossible Futures Lab
The Impossible Futures Lab imagines the climate and social futures we are told are unrealistic, then documents them with the same rigour as a scenario deemed reasonable. The lab explores what becomes possible once we decide to build the future.
Discover the labAssignments
- Collect climate and social data from recognised open sources
- Clean, organise and document datasets
- Produce clear charts for analyses
- Check the figures quoted in the lab’s publications
Profile we are looking for
- Comfortable with data and spreadsheets
- Rigorous about sources
- Interest in climate
A volunteer role, open to young people
Every role we offer is voluntary. The experience we ask for can come from a course, a student project, an internship, volunteering or a personal project: every skill counts, wherever you gained it. Our roles are designed first and foremost for young people, and we weigh your motivation and potential as carefully as your track record. Want to be part of something big? Apply.
Nice to have
- Experience with Python, R or a visualisation tool
- Studies in statistics, environment or economics
What this role gives you
- Experience of climate data serving analysis
- Charts published in the lab’s analyses
Applications open until 15 January 2027
YouthShare reserves the right to close this listing before that date, as soon as the right person is found. We therefore encourage you to apply now.
The one-year commitment
A non-profit project is built over time. Every volunteer therefore commits for at least one year: time to settle in, carry the assignment through and pass on what they have learned. The weekly time depends on the role and is shown on each role page.
How selection works
Online application
You choose a role, present your background and attach your CV. A confirmation email gives you your reference.
Profile review
The Talent team reads every application and matches it with the needs of the role.
Video interview
A conversation to get to know each other and shape the assignment together.
Decision and arrival
You receive our answer by email, then your welcome into the team and your first access.
