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Writing and Communications Volunteer

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer opportunity posted by: GreatNonprofits

Posted on: March 13, 2013

Volunteer Opportunity description

Who you are
You want to do good with your writing and research expertise. You've been a seasoned research or writing professional in the for-profit world. You excelled at it. Now, you want to do something more meaningful with your life. You want to help nonprofits, support causes you believe in, and make your community and the world better.
Volunteer Description
The ideal candidate would have 10+ years of research and writing experience. Ideally you can volunteer for 16 hours per week. A part of that can be done at home. We only require you to be at the office once a week.
You will work with a mature and professional team of individuals with corporate and nonprofit backgrounds.
You'll meet some great people, be part of a community, help nonprofits, and have a lot of fun.
Key Responsibilities

- Research a variety of nonprofit causes and issues (women's rights, animals, environment, etc.) as well as cities. -Write up key findings as short articles for our blog
- Write articles about general trends in nonprofits
- Research and write articles spotlighting specific nonprofits

Desired Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years in research and writing
  • Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
  • Detail oriented

Company Description

About GreatNonprofits
GreatNonprofits (www.greatnonprofits.org) is the leading provider of reviews and ratings of nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. Currently, users can rate more than 1.8 million nonprofits directly on our website, or -- via syndication -- on our partner sites, such as GuideStar. GreatNonprofits has received media coverage in the Wall Street Journal, Economist, LA Times, USA Today, Newsweek, the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The company is based near San Francisco, in Redwood City, CA. It's easily accessible by Highway 101 or by Caltrain.

How to apply

Please send resume and cover letter to jessica@greatnonprofits.org

Location

330 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, California, 94065, United States

Time Commitment

Duration
3 months or longer
Time commitment
A lot (10+ hours/week)
Times of day
Mornings
Afternoons
Days of week
Weekdays
Schedule
Flexible schedule

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