Volunteer Writer & Content Developer

Time Commitment: 
Long-Term (6+ months)
Deadline to Apply: 
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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We are seeking two remote content writers to develop educational content and grant submissions. The team of writers develops blog posts, newsletters and grant submissions to support PAWS goals. We have a strong readership of more than 7,000 website hits per month. Our goal is to attract more readers and donors to support our mission. The role falls within two teams - the Education Team and the Grants team at PAWS. There's a lot of collaboration in content development with the Fundraising and Marketing teams. More about PAWS

This will be your chance to become an influential voice for animal welfare and make a real difference! As a Writer for PAWS, you will have the opportunity to enhance your writing and WordPress skills, expand your knowledge and ability to drive excellent SEO rankings and create a valuable impact for people and their pets.

Description: 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

  • Collaborate to brainstorm ideas and topics that appeal to the public and resonate with our mission and values.

  • Select grant opportunities from the list and work with prior examples and the Grants Lead to prepare a clear compelling submission to meet timelines.

  • Write and publish chosen topics monthly that are relevant, timely and appealing to a broad audience. 

  • Upload well-written content to the website using WordPress, making use of appropriate brand coherence, structure, and imagery to maximize appeal, impact and SEO (search-engine-optimization) so our material ranks well.

Qualifications and Requirements: 

  • Has a passion for animal welfare.

  • Strong written communication skills.

  • Ideally some background in education, formal writing/reporting, and some WordPress experience.

  • Organized and self-directed in planning work to meet deadlines

Commitment:

  • Can contribute a minimum of 2 hours per week

  • Fully expect to be able to contribute for minimum of 6 months

  • Location – Canada – this is a virtual role. Monthly meetings are held at 7:30pm EDT

    This remote role represents a remarkable opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our communities and the animals we cherish. At PAWS, we are committed to continuously reviewing and improving our programs, and we look forward to welcoming a dedicated Volunteer Writer & Content Developer who shares our passion for creating positive change. 

    If you are ready to join our compassionate team and make a meaningful difference, apply today! Together, we can build a brighter future for pets and their families. 

    To apply, please send an email with “Writer & Content Developer” in the subject line to volunteer@pawscanada.ca

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