Public Relations & Communications Lead (Volunteer)

PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS LEAD (VOLUNTEER)

~1 hr/day (Flexible)

About RWOB: Recovery Without Borders (RWOB) is a Canadian federal not-for-profit corporation registered in March 2026, based in Toronto with chapters in New York and Enugu. Our mission: no one is left without a next step in navigating the landscape of addiction and recovery. We are building a full-spectrum recovery ecosystem — support, community, work pathways, housing, and long-term stability, connected.

Position Summary

Recovery is a public conversation, and RWOB is building its voice in it. The Public Relations & Communications Lead handles media and partner communications: getting RWOB's programs and events covered, keeping partner and speaker communications consistent, and making sure announcements go out accurate and on time.

The role centres on two recurring stories — our free weekly Friday Forum webinars and Toronto Recovery Day 2027 (Saturday, September 18, 2027, Mel Lastman Square) — plus ongoing partner and community announcements.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain media contact lists for Toronto/GTA and national outlets (print, broadcast, digital, community media)

• Draft press releases, media advisories, and media kits for Toronto Recovery Day 2027, Friday Forums, and major announcements

• Pitch stories and interviews to local media; coordinate responses to media inquiries with the leadership team

• Coordinate partner and speaker communications — announcements, cross-promotion, and briefing materials for webinar speakers and collaborating organizations

• Draft statements, quotes, and briefing notes for the Founder & CEO as needed

• Monitor media coverage of RWOB and of recovery issues; maintain a coverage log and circulate relevant items

• Work with the Digital Marketing Lead so press, social, and newsletter announcements land together

Qualifications

• Experience or training in public relations, media relations, journalism, or communications

• Strong writing skills — clear, accurate, and fast on deadline

• Familiarity with Toronto/GTA media is an asset; existing media relationships are welcome but not required

• Organized and self-directed; able to manage a pitch pipeline and follow up

• Professional judgment with sensitive subject matter — recovery stories involve real people and require care with consent and privacy

• Knowledge of the mental health / substance use sector is a plus

Time Commitment

~1 hour/day (flexible); remote; join one monthly team check-in.

How to Apply

Email your resume and a brief note on your interest and relevant experience to toronto@recoverywithoutborders.org with PR Lead in the subject line.

Volunteer roles are unpaid. This is a fully remote role.