Volunteer Content Writer
About the role
The Volunteer Content Writer plays a crucial role in amplifying the RedLife Blood Donors Community's mission by crafting compelling articles, news updates, and patient stories for our website. This position involves producing 2-4 pieces per month, each 500-800 words, on topics such as the life-saving impact of blood donations, donor testimonials, health myths debunked, upcoming blood drives, and community success stories across Pakistan.
Content must be engaging, accurate, and optimized for SEO with keywords like "voluntary blood donation Pakistan" or "RedLife blood camp." The writer collaborates with the team to align on themes, gathers feedback for revisions, and ensures all materials inspire action while adhering to ethical storytelling guidelines, especially for sensitive patient narratives.
Responsibilities
- Produce 2-4 articles per month (500-800 words each) on assigned topics.
- Optimize content for SEO using relevant keywords.
- Collaborate with the team to align on themes and incorporate feedback.
- Ensure content adheres to ethical storytelling guidelines, particularly for sensitive patient narratives.
- Simplify complex medical information for diverse audiences, including students, families, and professionals.
- Verify facts using reliable sources such as WHO guidelines or local health authorities.
- Participate in team meetings via WhatsApp or Zoom.
Requirements
- Prior experience in content creation, such as blogging, journalism, university newsletters, or social media writing.
- Portfolio showcasing 3-5 health-related or nonprofit pieces.
- Familiarity with blood donation awareness, public health topics, or volunteering in Pakistan is a plus.
- Basic skills in tools like Google Docs, Canva for visuals, and WordPress for posting.
- Strong research abilities to verify facts from reliable sources.
- Sensitivity to cultural contexts in Islamabad.
- Excellent English and Urdu writing skills.
- Commitment to consistent monthly contributions.
Benefits
- Opportunity to build a portfolio and network with RedLife's university partners.
- Gain certificates for resumes.
- Immense satisfaction in saving lives through words.
- Flexible, remote volunteer role.