(VOLUNTEER) Social Justice writers

About Us:

Canadian Center for Women’s Empowerment (CCFWE) is a national registered non-profit organization dedicated to empowering domestic violence survivors to recover from economic abuse through advocacy, education, and policy change. We work in partnership to ensure women have access to and control over their own economic resources. We focus on four strategic priorities: public education and awareness-raising;Mental health and wellness; ensuring systems do not inadvertently facilitate economic abuse; and influencing policy. Our aim now is to ensure that policy and practice recognizes economic abuse so that victim-survivors are supported to achieve economic justice and abusers are held accountable for their behaviour.

Use your writing edge to volunteer!

We are looking for Social Justice Writers, with the know-how of -driven communications, who
are passionate, driven, and have a love for creative writing. You will be working with our team to
develop the tone, message, and style. This role will require 2 - 3 hours a month and the
selected individual will work directly on a project that will impact women in Canada.

• Job Description
  ● Develop related stories, and content for multiple platforms, such as websites, press,
  newsletters, and blogs on domestic violence and economic abuse issues range from
  women, survivors, social service providers to policymakers
  ● Suggest stories and generate headline ideas in alignment with the targeted audience’s
  preferences
  ● Actively manage and pitch articles to relevant third-party platforms ( Publishers,
  Newspapers, and magazines) in collaboration with CCFWE Team
  ● Gather information, stories, and pieces from CCFWE Policy development team members
  and research other relevant topics to write about.
  ● Conduct research and interviews with survivors of domestic abuse and economic abuse
  to gather information for articles, blogs and other content.
  ● Stay up-to-date on current events and issues related to domestic violence,
  economic and financial abuse, and incorporate this knowledge into content
  development.
• ● Participate in monthly Help Us Rise Campaign Communication Coordination meetings.
  ● Work with the CCFWE and Help Us Rise Campaign communications team to
  develop creative and compelling content strategies that align with the
  Campaign’s mission and goals and that uphold the campaigns brand and standards.
  ● Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Qualifications
• 
  ● University degree or (or equivalent) in Human Rights, Law, Women Studies,
  International Development, Social Work, Journalism, Communications, or an equivalent
  combination of education and work experience
  ● Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a non-profit environment
  ● A background working with women who face barriers to employment and financial
  stability and/or individuals who have experienced domestic violence, homelessness,
  economic injustice, gender-based violence mental health, or addiction is an asset.
  ● Strong writer with the ability to inspire target audiences
  ● Demonstrated knowledge of marketing and communication strategies
  ● Demonstrated project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and
  deadlines
  ● Ability to work independently with little or no daily supervision
  ● Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to communicate with clients, colleagues, and
  management
  ● Good time management skills, including prioritizing, scheduling, and adapting as
  necessary
  ● Proficiency with computers, especially writing programs, such as Google Docs

The Social Justice Writers at CCFWE are versatile storytellers with strong writing and editing
skills who understand how to develop creative content and write compelling stories that will be
published across multiple channels to engage audiences on multiple platforms.
Social Justice Writers support CCFWE with creation and publication of dynamic HELP US RISE
Campaign content that aligns to the campaign’s strategic objectives of ending domestic and
economic abuse

Level of Commitment
Remote: 4-6 hours per week.
Duration: Minimum four months commitment mandatory

If this opportunity intrigues you and relates to your experience, then we want to hear from you.
Please take the time to tell us about yourself in a cover letter. We want to hear your story, your
background, your accomplishments, and why this role is a good fit for you.
Please submit your cover letter and résumé to: volunteer@ccfwe.org By September 6th 2025.