Build skills. Create together. Strengthen communities.
DCTribe is the learning and collaboration hub within DeCollaborators CIC. We support volunteers, presenters, creators, and mentors through practical pathways into digital skills, media practice, and community-led delivery.
Hands-on roles in media, digital, community engagement and platform support.
Mentoring & tutoring from practitioners and partners.
Collaborative projects that improve visibility, care access and local opportunity.
Part of the DeCollaborators CIC ecosystem alongside DCRadio Hub and DCRadio Directory.
What is DCTribe?
A structured hub for learning pathways, collaboration and supported participation.
Training that produces outcomes
We don’t train in isolation. Learning is attached to real briefs and community needs.
- Digital and media fundamentals
- Practical production and publishing
- Project delivery and teamwork
Supported volunteering
Clear roles, guidance, and progression steps—so volunteers can thrive confidently.
- Role descriptions and onboarding
- Mentoring check-ins and feedback
- Portfolio building and references
Collaboration across sectors
Designed to work with councils, charities, churches, businesses, and universities.
- Shared outcomes and impact reporting
- Co-designed programmes
- Ethical participation standards
Who DCTribe is for
Multiple routes for different people—built to be accessible and welcoming.
Volunteers & learners
- Young people and adults exploring creative careers
- Community members who want to learn digital skills
- People returning to work or looking for confidence-building routes
- Students seeking practical placements and portfolio outputs
Mentors, tutors & partners
- Practitioners offering training, supervision, or guest sessions
- Organisations who want visibility and community engagement
- Funders and local partners seeking measurable outcomes
- Researchers interested in ethical community media practice
Learning pathways
Choose a route that matches your interest. Each pathway can lead to roles across the ecosystem.
Media & storytelling
- Interviewing and ethical storytelling
- Audio/video basics and editing
- Publishing workflows and quality control
Digital & platform support
- Directory listings and partner onboarding
- Content management and moderation
- Basic web and platform operations
Community engagement
- Outreach and relationship-building
- Event support and community campaigns
- Impact capture and feedback gathering
Volunteer & contributor roles
Clear roles help people contribute confidently and safely.
Core roles
- Community Research Assistant (visibility + partner info)
- Content Producer (audio/video editing support)
- Presenter Support / Production Assistant
- Directory Support (listings, categories, updates)
- Community Connector (outreach + engagement)
Progression roles
- Project Lead (supported delivery responsibility)
- Mentor / Tutor (teaching + supervision)
- Community Producer (story formats + quality)
- Partnership Coordinator (stakeholder contact)
- Impact & Evaluation Support (reporting + insights)
Programmes and delivery formats
Flexible formats that suit community partners and different learning needs.
Workshops
Short sessions focused on specific skills with clear takeaways and templates.
Cohorts
Time-limited groups working through a pathway together, with mentoring support.
Community Labs
Practical “do the work” sessions that create real outputs for local partners.
Typical outputs
Partner profiles, directory listings, story packs, clips, training portfolios, event coverage, and community-led media outputs aligned to shared outcomes.
How DCTribe works
A clear join process designed to be supportive and transparent.
Step 1 — Join
Tell us your interests, availability, and what you want to learn or contribute.
Step 2 — Onboarding
Role briefing, tools access, basic standards, and a simple first task to build confidence.
Step 3 — Progress
Supported delivery, feedback, and progression into higher responsibility roles.
Partners
We welcome collaboration with councils, charities, faith networks, businesses, funders, and universities.
What partners gain
- Skilled participation capacity for delivery
- Improved visibility and communications support
- Ethical storytelling and community engagement
- Impact capture and reporting options
What we ask for
- Shared outcomes and clarity of purpose
- Safe participation expectations
- Access support for inclusive involvement
- Respectful co-design with communities
Contact & join DCTribe
Use this section as your enquiry area (form embed in Hostinger/WordPress).
Join as a volunteer or learner
Share your interests and we’ll point you to the best pathway and first role.
Partner with us
Looking to co-deliver a programme, sponsor training, or align to shared outcomes?
Ready to join DCTribe?
Build skills through real community projects—supported, ethical, and outcomes-focused.