Volunteer Writer & Content Developer

Time Commitment: 
Long-Term (6+ months)
Deadline to Apply: 
Friday, June 20, 2025
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We are seeking two remote content writers to develop educational content that appeals to our donors and guides clients and readers toward better animal care practices. 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 the Education Team at PAWS and collaborates 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.

  • 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 and impact. 

  • Ensuring a strong SEO (search-engine-optimization) so our material ranks well and is referred to readers by search engines.

Qualifications and Requirements: 

  • Has a passion for animal welfare

  • Strong written communication skills

  • Ideally some background in education

  • Some WordPress experience and a basic understanding of SEO

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

Commitment:

  • Can contribute a minimum of 1-2 hours per week

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

  • Location – Canada – this is a virtual role. Monthly meetings 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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