ClimaFacts Atlantic (Writer (Newsline))

Organization Name: ClimaFacts Atlantic
Opportunity Title: Writer (Newsline)
Category: Environmental Improvement
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: June 3, 2024
End Date: June 3, 2026

Email: climafactsatlantic@gmail.com
Details:

• Appropriate for youth (i.e., less than 18)
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over

Opportunity Description:

Role Description: Newsline Writers will be responsible for the preparation of a monthly or bi-monthly newsline, which highlights new climate change related information with relevance to Atlantic Canada. Newsline Writers will be responsible for summarizing news and local initiatives related to climate change into concise, easy-to-understand articles. While this position involves a bit of writing, the main responsibility of the Newsline Writers will be to format and compile the newsline and include engaging activities (such as crosswords, puzzles, etc.). Role Requirements: -Ability to write articles consistent with proper grammar, spelling, flow, and schematics -Experience and familiarity with climate change issues, specifically happening in Atlantic Canada is a plus, but not required -Ability to produce well-organized and well-formatted newslines, following a template, within reasonable time frames -Creativity and basic knowledge in producing engaging activities Benefits and Relevance of this Role: -Gain experience in writing and reporting -Learn more about climate change / environmental science -Contribute to the community and the environment -Help others to learn more about climate change and decrease the misinformation that exists -Potential to gain volunteer hours / references Position Type: Virtual Application Process: Please fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/YTwjtA3u28RdAFfz9 Further questions about the organization, volunteer positions, or applications can be directed to climafactsatlantic@gmail.com.