Volunteer Videographer
About CMHA North & West Vancouver
CMHA North & West Vancouver is a local non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mental health and supporting community well-being through various programs and services such as Counselling, Outreach, Crisis Response, Social Support Programs, and Education.
About the Project
We are seeking a creative and passionate university or college student to support the development of a digital awareness campaign for the Crisis Response Community-Led (CRCL) North Shore program. CRCL provides compassionate, community-based support for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
The volunteer videographer will spend 20-40 hours to help create engaging short-form video content for social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Content will highlight:
- What CRCL is and how the service works
- How CRCL supports individuals experiencing a mental health crisis
- The role of crisis responders and team members
- Stories, insights, and educational information about community-based crisis support
- Mental health awareness and stigma reduction messaging
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with CMHA staff to develop video concepts and storyboards
- Film interviews with CRCL team members and crisis responders
- Capture b-roll footage that supports campaign storytelling
- Edit short-form videos and reels optimized for social media platforms
- Incorporate branding, captions, and accessibility considerations where possible
- Participate in project planning meetings and feedback sessions
- Deliver finalized video content according to agreed timelines
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a college, university, or post-secondary program
- Access to personal video equipment (camera, smartphone with high-quality video capabilities, microphone, lighting equipment, etc.)
- Experience filming and editing video content
- Strong communication and storytelling skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Interest in mental health, community engagement, or social impact initiatives
Assets
- Experience creating content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, or LinkedIn
- Knowledge of video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut)
- Understanding of social media content trends and best practices
What We'd Love to Learn About You
- In your application, please tell us:
- What interests you about this project and CMHA's work
- What you hope to learn or gain from this experience
- What skills, experience, and perspectives you would bring to the project
- Any examples of video, photography, or content creation work you have completed
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on experience creating a real-world social impact campaign
- Opportunities to build your portfolio with meaningful community-focused work
- Experience collaborating with mental health professionals and community responders
- Networking opportunities within the non-profit and mental health sector
- Volunteer hours that can be applied toward academic or program requirements
- A reference letter upon successful completion of the placement
- The opportunity to help increase awareness of an innovative mental health crisis response service supporting North Shore residents
Required career level
- Volunteer
Years of experience (Optional)
- 1 - 2 years of experience
Required skills
- Digital Marketing