Speak Your Mind Team - Blogger

2-4 hours per week (ongoing)

Please apply via the Google Form that is linked at the bottom of this posting. WE WILL REJECT APPLICATIONS SENT DIRECTLY THROUGH VOLUNTEER CONNECTOR. 

Please note that Free Your Mind Initiative is a for youth, by youth organization. Our age range is 12-25 years old.

Recommended Skills:
Experience in writing is an asset.
Knowledge of APA citation style is an asset.
Excellent written communication.
Creative and innovative thinking.
Enthusiasm and passion for mental health advocacy.

Responsibilities:
Write a minimum of one blog per month (min. 500 words) on a topic of your choice (to be verified by Speak Your Mind Co-Directors).
Closely collaborate with Co-Directors during the editing process and implement the appropriate feedback.
Attend bi-weekly, blogging team meetings.
Remain in contact with the Co-Directors of Speak Your Mind and respond to all messages within 48 hours.
Communicate any questions, concerns, and accommodation requests to the appropriate Free Your Mind Director or Executive.
Frequently check relevant channels on the Free Your Mind Discord server.
Complete orientation sessions, basic mental health literacy training, and periodic workshops relevant to your role.

Deadline to apply: Tuesday February 25 11:59PM (MST)

APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/bhebjsm2Wo56XzAy9

More Details

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

- All blogs are published on our website and promoted via our social media accounts. 
- Select blogs are brought to life (with permission from the blogger) by our Video Creation team and published on our YouTube channel. 
- All volunteers are provided with verification of hours, and a letter of reference upon request from the relevant Director.

Activities involved

Evaluation Writing

Remote or online
Flexible in schedule
Good for youth