Cochrane is seeking a public collaborator to help shape a global human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to support families in making informed decisions about the HPV vaccine

Your insights will help ensure campaign materials reflect real concerns and resonate with families.

Who?

We're looking for parents or carers of a child between 9 to 14 years old, who haven’t yet received the HPV vaccine.

We welcome diverse perspectives, including those who are unsure, face access challenges, or experience other barriers.

Applicants must have reliable internet access and be comfortable communicating in English.  

What is needed?

Participate in a collaborative discussion with the campaign development team.

Review and provide feedback on campaign materials (graphics, messaging, content), including, but not limited to:

• Share insights on how messaging resonates with parents, carers or families of a child eligible for the HPV vaccine, and
• Help ensure campaign content is empathetic, culturally sensitive, and action-oriented.

Where?

This is a fully remote, online collaboration, including:

• Email correspondence for reviewing campaign materials.
• Microsoft Teams meeting for discussion.

When?

We aim to have someone in place by 3 November 2025. Review of campaign materials is expected to take place in mid-November 2025.

We estimate a time commitment of approximately 2 hours of reviewing materials by email, plus an approximately 1-hour meeting with the campaign development team.

Why?

This is an opportunity to directly influence public health messaging and make a meaningful impact on helping to protect young people from preventable cancers.

Your insights are crucial to developing a campaign that:

• Resonates authentically with families facing vaccination decisions.
• Addresses real concerns and barriers to HPV vaccination.
• Uses language and messaging that builds trust.

Confidentiality and recognition

Should you wish, your name will be listed as a contributor to the campaign. Alternatively, if you prefer, your contribution will remain anonymous, and your name will not be publicly associated with the campaign.

How to apply?

To apply, please email your interest to involvement@cochrane.org by Oct 29, 2025, at 4:00pm UK time zone, with the subject line: “HPV Vaccine Campaign Interest”

In your email, please include:

• Confirmation of your eligibility (i.e. you are a parent or carer of a child aged 9 to 14 who has not received the HPV vaccine).
• A brief statement of your interest (max 150 words), including any relevant perspectives or insights you could bring to this role.

Please note:  

• This is a volunteer role with no financial compensation available.
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.