Content Writer for Africa Education Nonprofit

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Unpaid volunteer, 2-10 hours per week, 2-6 months, remote

At Anike Foundation, we believe that access to quality education is a basic human right. Sadly, millions of children in Africa lack this access. We provide essential educational materials and resources to African youths. We have helped thousands of people in several African countries, but millions more are yearning for help. We rely on a strong volunteer base and the generosity of individuals and corporations.

About this Position

We are looking for a strong content writer with a love for writing and an understanding for content creation for nonprofits. You will be responsible for writing interesting and engaging articles geared for a specific target audience and must have the ability to come up with original, relevant and timely topics. This includes profiles of program beneficiaries, stories about all of our programs, and research articles regarding education in Africa.

To succeed in this role, you must have excellent communication skills as this role might involve reaching out for interviews. Additionally, adherence to deadlines is critical. The time commitment is flexible and can range from writing one article each week to one article each month.

We’re looking for someone with:

- Excellent writing and editing skills

- Impeccable grammar and punctuation

- Creativity, and the ability to come up with relevant, interesting topics

- A professional, consistent writing style

- Knowledge of G-Suite and Microsoft Office Suite

- Bonus: ability to create graphics using Canva/Adobe Creative Suite to accompany articles

Why Volunteer With Us?

Volunteering with us will enable you to build your resume and gain invaluable experience in an environment of supportive people that are always willing to help you.

Anike Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, religion, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military and veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

We are strongly committed to a diverse and multicultural team, and encourage applicants from all walks of life and different parts of the world.

Please visit our website for more information: ​anikefoundation.org​.

How to Apply

If you are interested and have the skills listed, please complete this 10-minute application form: https://forms.gle/BPpQGJyBNg8sR5wF7. Please also attach to the application form some writing samples.

Once we receive your application, one of our Administrative Assistants will reach out to you. Our email address is contact@anikefoundation.org. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Anike Foundation!

Note:- In favor, upon completion of two months of satisfactory volunteer service, you will receive one of the following: LinkedIn recommendation, testimonial, spotlight in a newsletter or a professional reference.