Nonprofit
Published 2 months ago
Writer/Researcher
Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays daytime
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
77
Cause Areas:
Children & Youth, Civic Engagement, Education, Human Rights & Civil Liberties
Good For:
Teens, Public Groups
Age Requirement:
13+
Other Requirements:
submission of ID (school issued or state issued) or the email of a parent/guardian to prove you got permission for this role.
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
Are you passionate about law, writing, and making complex topics accessible? The Law Context is looking for detail-oriented Writers & Researchers to help create high-quality educational content for our high school chapters. In this role, you will research interesting legal topics, summarize landmark court cases, and craft discussion prompts that inspire debate and learning across all our chapters.
Key Responsibilities
- Research Legal Topics: Investigate current legal events, constitutional issues, landmark cases, or foundational legal concepts.
- Create Meeting Guides: Write clear, digestible 1-page summary guides and discussion questions for Chapter Leaders to use during their meetings.
- Draft Content: Contribute short articles, case breakdowns, or educational posts for the organization’s newsletter, website, or social media.
- Ensure Accuracy: Verify facts and cite reliable sources to ensure all shared information is legally accurate and objective.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong written communication and research skills.
- Ability to break down complex legal jargon into simple, engaging language.
- High level of reliability, organization, and attention to detail.
- Interest in law, public policy, journalism, or political science.
Location
Volunteer must be in United States
Associated Location
Bangor, ME 04401, USA
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Instructions:
Key Responsibilities
- Research Legal Topics: Investigate current legal events, constitutional issues, landmark cases, or foundational legal concepts.
- Create Meeting Guides: Write clear, digestible 1-page summary guides and discussion questions for Chapter Leaders to use during their meetings.
- Draft Content: Contribute short articles, case breakdowns, or educational posts for the organization’s newsletter, website, or social media.
- Ensure Accuracy: Verify facts and cite reliable sources to ensure all shared information is legally accurate and objective.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong written communication and research skills.
- Ability to break down complex legal jargon into simple, engaging language.
- High level of reliability, organization, and attention to detail.
- Interest in law, public policy, journalism, or political science.
Time Commitment & Benefits
- Estimated Time: 1–3 hours per week (flexible, remote).
- Resume Booster: Build a portfolio of published research and writing pieces for college applications or future internships.
- Community Impact: Directly shape the educational materials used by students across multiple schools.
