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Published 1/30/26 8:14PM

Communications & Press Outreach Volunteer

MENTAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY COUNSELING EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible scheduling available. Volunteers may contribute during regular business hours, program hours, or weekends depending on availability and need, with all responsibilities carried out in a fully remote environment.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Education, Media, Mental Health
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers must be comfortable learning new digital tools, maintaining confidentiality, and working independently or collaboratively within a remote environment.

    Description

    Overview:

    The Communications & Press Outreach Volunteer helps increase visibility and awareness of our mission through strategic messaging and outreach. This role is ideal for someone with an interest in communications, media relations, and public-facing storytelling.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Draft press releases, organizational announcements, and media updates
    • Support outreach to local news outlets, partners, and community platforms
    • Update/maintain a contact list of press, media, and promotional partners
    • Assist with drafting official statements, talking points, or organizational messaging
    • Track mentions, press coverage, and outreach outcomes

    Ideal Skills & Qualities:

    • Strong writing and communication abilities
    • Professional, detail-oriented, and comfortable representing the organization
    • Interest in media relations, public communication, or PR
    • Able to interpret key updates and translate them into clear, compelling messages

    What Volunteers Gain:

    • Experience writing press releases and professional communication pieces
    • Exposure to nonprofit public relations and media outreach
    • Strengthened skills in messaging, branding, and external communications
    • Opportunities to support real media relationships and visibility-building efforts

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    Copperopolis, CA 95228, USA

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