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PREFACE
Join the Team!
Thank you for your interest to hitch IVolunteer International. At IVolunteer International we value communication and collaboration as our two major driving forces. Since we operate worldwide and our volunteers are from round the world, we utilize futuristic communication platforms to stay in-tuned to instill the impact we make within the world. We are excited to understand that you’ve chosen our organization for subsequent step of your life, let it’s employment , internship, or a staff volunteer opportunity.

ABOUT POSITIONS
Below are a number of the opportunities that are currently available to you. If you meet the wants and if you’re passionate, apply and allow us to know. Please know that your resume is a crucial component of your application. For your convenience, here are some professionals resume templates for you to settle on from. Good luck!

ABOUT WRITER’S COUNCIL POSITION
Writers’ Council Fellowship – Cohort 6
This position is hospitable citizens of any country.
We are an LGBTQI+ friendly organization and an civil right Employer.

DEADLINE FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATION
Application Deadline: November 30, 2021 at 10:00a Eastern civil time (EST).
Start Date: January 10, 2022
End Date: June 15, 2022

DETAILS INFORMATION ABOUT WRITING POSITION
This is an edge which will hold membership in IVolunteer International’s Writer’s Council. The “Writer’s Council” consists of volunteer writers who will keep the organization’s official blog energized by sharing stories that are mainly concerning capacity development, human rights & security, sustainable development goals, research & opinion, women & youth, and volunteer stories. However, we also welcome stories inspired by current events happening within the world or within the writer’s own communities. We welcome all creative topics suggested by our Writers and that we are very flexible in approving them.

The Writers’ Council may be a leadership training and activist empowerment program. Through monthly guest-speaker series, cohort members are going to be ready to hone their expertise and knowledge on a spread of professional and private skills that are essential in creating impact-oriented advocacy movements. Fellows also will get the chance to form new friendships across the world and collaborate on covering social issues.

The position may be a flexible position, which suggests that the tasks allocated to you want to be completed on your own time on or before the deadline and you’ll work from anywhere, virtually. this is often an unpaid, volunteer position with none financial compensation. The position is hospitable citizens of any country. We always work together with your schedule.

OBJECTIVE OF THE WRITER’S COUNCIL

-Establishing a web platform for Gough leaders and writers to share their stories and therefore the stories of others.
Training young and aspiring community leaders and activists on professional development to require their initiatives from advocacy to action.

-Being a platform for change-making, and a source for inspiration to our readers.

Application Requirements
-Understand the vision and mission of IVolunteer International and therefore the Writer’s Council.
-Proven history of community engagement, local activism, and leadership.
-Applicants must be between 18 – 35 years aged as of January 10, 2022.
-Have strong communication skills (reliability, response time) and have access to software like Slack, Zoom, and reliable access to the web to use other software like email, Google Drive, etc.
-Have some experience and knowledge of Google Drive, Google Documents, WordPress and Microsoft Office.
-Be ready to author and publish articles on WordPress (training are going to be provided)
Have a superb command of English language in writing and speaking.
-A proven willingness and skill to satisfy deadlines.
-Have basic soft skills and leadership qualities to figure together during a team.
-Have appropriate time and willingness to plan to achieving the goals and objectives of the program
Job Responsibilities
-Work along side your assigned Editor to realize the objectives of the Writers’ Council and therefore the blog.
-Be ready to cover events within the area people and interview activists and advocates as requested.
-Publish a minimum of 4 articles per month (1 article per week).
-Attend bi-weekly and/or monthly virtual meetings.
-Attend bi-weekly and/or monthly professional development seminar series.
-All stories authored must be of your own work. If needed, the content including information and pictures must be appropriately cited. No previously copyrighted material is allowed to be in your work. All authors must have a significant understanding of ethics in journalism and plagiarism. As a writer, you’ll write on any topic you’re curious about also . within the past, some writers have written articles to boost awareness about psychological state , equal pay, internationally celebrated days, etc. you are doing not need to “stick” to a specific few avenues. We encourage you to be creative.

-All selected candidates will receive WordPress training through an orientation.

COMMITMENT AND CONTRACT
A commitment of a minimum of 3-5 hours every week is predicted . This cohort are going to be 5-months, from January 10, 2022 to June 15, 2021. If you’re expecting to use this chance for school credit, a commitment of a minimum of 10-15 hours every week is required.

RECOGNITION &BENEFITS
-Training on WordPress utilization, academic writing, blog writing, and general ethics in journalism and feedback on each article for improvement.
-Professional Development seminar series organized monthly, persisted Zoom from experts in various fields.
-A letter of advice at the top of the volunteer period.
-A personal portfolio of your published articles maintained under a custom web address.
-The opportunity to network with high-level representatives from organizations worldwide and to attend exclusive partner events.
-Experience in operating a start-up nonprofit organization and public service.
-An opportunity to practice your journalism and writing/reporting skills.
-The ability, privilege, and power to offer voice to the voiceless.

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