Foresight: climate, geopolitics, democracy
The lab · The Impossible Futures Lab
The Impossible Futures Lab gives young people a space to imagine the world of 2050 and debate it (climate, geopolitics, democracy, crises, everyday life), with scenarios grounded in solid sources.
Discover the labAssignments
- Set the lab’s annual roadmap and its working scenarios
- Open the lab’s four horizons: future geopolitics, democracy in 2050, crises and resilience, everyday life in 2050
- Lead the lab’s team, its officers and contributors
- Run foresight workshops and turn them into published analyses
- Safeguard the scientific soundness of the climate data used
- Represent the lab within the team, with partners and at events
- Build the lab’s projects with the fundraising lead
Profile we are looking for
- A solid grasp of climate and social issues
- Experience leading a team or a project
- Imagination combined with rigour
- The ability to work remotely with people from several countries
A volunteer role, open to young people
Every role we offer is fully 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
- A background in environmental science, foresight, urban planning or economics
- Experience with scenario methods or participatory workshops
What this role gives you
- Leading an international foresight lab
- Command of climate foresight methods
- A seat on YouthShare’s coordination team
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 given in each role description.
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.
Know the right person?
Recommend this role to them: they receive an email from YouthShare that presents it, with your name and the link to apply. You can also share the listing on your networks.