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    • Details

    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible remote role, approx. 3–5 hrs/week. Some tasks may align with event dates. Looking for 1–2 reliable volunteers to support press outreach and media engagement.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Family, Housing & Homelessness, Poverty
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Strong writing/editing skills, attention to detail, reliable communication, ability to meet deadlines. Prior media/PR experience a plus but not required.

    Description

    About the Role

    We are seeking a Press & Media Outreach Volunteer to help expand our visibility and amplify our mission through traditional and digital media channels. This role is distinct from Marketing & Outreach, focusing specifically on earned media and press relationships.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and news updates
    • Build and maintain a press contact list of local, regional, and national outlets
    • Pitch stories and events to journalists, bloggers, and other media contacts
    • Track and archive media coverage
    • Collaborate with the Marketing & Outreach team to align messaging and timing

    Qualifications

    • Strong writing and editing skills
    • Interest or experience in journalism, public relations, or communications
    • Comfortable reaching out to media outlets via phone/email
    • Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive

    Time Commitment

    Flexible; approximately 3–5 hours per week. Some tasks may align with event schedules.

    Impact

    By helping us tell our story through press and media, you will play a vital role in reaching broader audiences, raising awareness, and strengthening community support for our mission.

    About the Role

    We are seeking a Press & Media Outreach Volunteer to help expand our visibility and amplify our mission through traditional and digital media channels. This role is distinct from Marketing & Outreach, focusing specifically on earned media and press relationships.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and news updates
    • Build and maintain a press contact list of local, regional, and national outlets
    • Pitch stories and events to journalists, bloggers, and other media contacts
    • Track and archive media coverage
    • Collaborate with the Marketing & Outreach team to align messaging and timing

    Qualifications

    • Strong writing and editing skills
    • Interest or experience in journalism, public relations, or communications
    • Comfortable reaching out to media outlets via phone/email
    • Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive

    Time Commitment

    Flexible; approximately 3–5 hours per week. Some tasks may…

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    Scottsdale, AZ, USA

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