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10 people are interested
Writer for non-profit newsletter
ORGANIZATION: Vitiligo Support International
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10 people are interested
Vitiligo Support International (VSI) has a quarterly patient e-newsletter distributed to our worldwide membership. We are in need of a writer for several of the newsletter columns.
Applicants must have excellent work ethic, experience in narrative writing style, be able to adhere to deadlines, and willing to perform independent research.
VSI provides a starter packet of background information. Writer is expected to delve further into the subject and build an interesting storyline on the topic.
We are looking for a person who is able to commit to the job for a minimum of 1 year.
If interested, please send resumé and writing samples.
This is a paid position.
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About Vitiligo Support International
Location:
PO BOX 3565, LYNCHBURG, VA 24503, US
Mission Statement
Vitiligo Support International Inc. (VSI) is a patient driven 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, committed to supporting those affected by vitiligo, raising awareness, promoting research, and discussing effective treatments until a cure is found.
Description
VSI is a patient driven organization, offering the broadest level of personal, educational, and emotional support to the broader vitiligo community. It responds annually to thousands of inquiries and requests received by telephone, letter, and email, as well as on Facebook and its member forums. VSI is committed to meeting these requests by providing unbiased, current, accurate and relevant information to vitiligo patients, family, friends, physicians and media. VSI’s informative quarterly newsletter are emailed to over 50,00 worldwide members.
VSI also promotes congressional and public awareness of the need for increased funding for vitiligo research and better access to treatments. VSI partners with primary skin disease research and patient organizations to connect with healthcare providers, researchers and public policy leaders. VSI also collaborates with an international group of leading vitiligo experts, bringing the voice of the patient to this arena.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
P.O. Box 3565Lynchburg, VA 24503
DATE POSTED
August 20, 2015
SKILLS
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
- Reading / Writing
- Technical Writing
- Research
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 year or longer
- independent, dependable, strong narrative writing skills, and inquisitive research skills