MAiD Journeys Story Interviewer & Writer

About MAiDHouse

MAiDHouse is a Canadian nonprofit that fills the space between healthcare and death care, providing guidance, education, and support for people eligible for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and the people who walk alongside them. We believe that dignity in dying must be accessible to everyone, and we meet people where they are, at no charge.

About MAiD Journeys

MAiD Journeys is our archive of personal stories told by people who chose MAiD, and by the family members and loved ones who held them through it. Each story is shared freely, in the hope that it might bring comfort, information, or recognition to someone else navigating this path. These are not simple stories to tell. They ask for a writer who can listen more than they speak, hold what they hear with care, and then put it on the page in a way that does the person justice.

The Role

As a MAiD Journeys Story Interviewer & Writer, you will connect with individuals and families across Canada who have chosen to share their experience with MAiD. You will conduct a conversation by phone or video gather their story, and write it up for publication on our website. This role is fully remote and open to volunteers in all Canadian time zones.

What You Will Do

• Reach out to individuals or families who have expressed interest in sharing their story, and schedule a time that works for them.
• Conduct a warm, unhurried interview, by phone or video, guided by curiosity and care.
• Write a narrative piece that reflects the person's voice, honours the fullness of their experience, and is ready for editorial review.
• Follow our consent and editorial process from first contact through to publication, including returning the story to the subject for review and approval.
• Hold all conversations and personal details with strict confidentiality.

Who We Are Looking For

You do not need a journalism degree. You need to be a skilled writer, a careful listener, and someone who can be present with people in tender circumstances without becoming overwhelmed by them.

You bring:

• Proven skill in narrative or feature writing, journalism, memoir, oral history, social work communications, palliative care, or similar backgrounds are all welcome.
• A genuine comfort with end-of-life conversations. You are not afraid of the subject of death, and you do not need to make it easier than it is.
• A trauma-informed approach, you know how to follow someone's lead, ask without pressing, and sit with silence when that is what is needed.
• Deep respect for the trust that is extended when someone shares a story like this. You understand that the act of sharing is itself a form of generosity, and you treat it accordingly.
• Strong editorial self-awareness the ability to write in the subject's voice, not your own.
• Flexibility and patience. Some stories come together quickly; others need more time and care. You are comfortable with both.
• Reliable access to a phone or video platform, and the ability to schedule across Canadian time zones.

Time Commitment

This is a flexible, project-based volunteer role. Each story typically involves one to two hours of interview time and two to four hours of writing and revision. The number of stories you take on is up to you and depends on your availability.

What You Will Gain

This work is meaningful in ways that are difficult to describe until you have done it. You will hear stories that stay with you. You will help ensure that people who chose to die on their own terms are remembered with dignity and care. And you will contribute to a growing public record that helps others feel less alone as they navigate one of life's most significant passages. Volunteers receive editorial support from the MAiDHouse team, a letter of reference upon request, and the knowledge that their writing will genuinely matter to the people who read it.