Weekly Newsletter Copywriter

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As a Volunteer Weekly Newsletter Copywriter at FOM, you will play a crucial role in promoting mental health awareness and providing valuable insights to our community (youth aged 6-36 years old that are dealing with dark thoughts and their negative effects). Your writing skills will help shape engaging and informative content that will be delivered to our audience through our weekly newsletters. This role is a vital component of our communication strategy and contributes directly to destigmatizing mental health issues and fostering a supportive community.

Responsibilities:

1. Content Creation: Produce well-crafted, original, and compelling content for the organization's weekly newsletters. This includes articles, feature stories, event highlights, mental health tips, and relevant news updates related to mental health and our organization's initiatives.

2. Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and communications team, as well as subject matter experts within the organization, to gather information and insights that enhance the quality and accuracy of the newsletter content.

3. Consistency and Timeliness: Meet weekly deadlines for content submission to ensure the timely release of the newsletter to our subscribers. Maintain a consistent and reliable presence to build trust with our readers.

4. Tone and Messaging: Maintain a compassionate and empathetic tone in the newsletter content, ensuring that all messaging aligns with our organization's mission and values. Sensitively address mental health topics while offering supportive and informative content.

5. Edit and Proofread: Review and edit your own work to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to the organization's style guidelines. Ensure that all content is free from grammatical errors and spelling mistakes.

6. Stay Informed: Stay up-to-date with current trends, developments, and research in mental health to produce informed and relevant content. Regularly attend workshops, webinars, or relevant events to enhance your knowledge.

Qualifications:

1. Passion for Mental Health: Possess a genuine interest in mental health issues, mental well-being, and promoting awareness to reduce stigma.

2. Writing Skills: Strong writing and storytelling abilities with a flair for engaging and informative content creation. Previous experience in writing newsletters, blogs, or similar content is beneficial.

3. Empathy and Sensitivity: Demonstrate a compassionate and sensitive approach to writing about mental health topics, understanding the impact of language on readers.

4. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.

5. Collaboration: Excellent teamwork and communication skills, as you will be working with a diverse team of professionals within the organization.

6. Confidentiality: Respect the privacy and confidentiality of the individuals and information encountered during your work with the mental health organization.

7. Familiarity with Mental Health: A basic understanding of mental health issues, common disorders, and available resources is preferred. Willingness to learn and stay informed is essential.

This volunteer role provides an excellent opportunity to use your writing talents to make a positive impact on mental health awareness and support. Join our team to contribute meaningfully to the cause of mental well-being and help create a more compassionate society.