Drafting Articles on environmental protection and conservation

Draft articles on environmental topics as an online volunteer

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ASCOA - Association for Community Awareness

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Thursday 3 Aug 2023 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Draft articles on environmental topics as an online volunteer

You have:

  • Fluent in English speaker
  • Familiarity with Environment and conservation
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
  • Previous article drafting experience preferred
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Contract

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ASCOA is looking for 5 Online Volunteers, fluent in English language, to support the drafting of articles on the Environment, Conservation, and Climate Change. Selected online volunteers will have the chance to collaborate with ASCOA team and to learn about activities related environment in ASCOA. Online volunteers will also receive feedback on their collaboration and quality of work, a certificate of appreciation upon successful completion of the assignment, and will be given credit of support where applicable. Each online volunteer will be asked to draft 3-5 articles in English.

  • Draft 3-5 articles, in total 3.000 words approximately
  • Copyedit and proofread the articles and modify updates provided by Editor in chief to ensure high quality
  • Collaborate with the Communications Team to ensure reports are high-quality and effective
  • Provide feedback and suggestions to improve the quality of the document

Online Volunteers must never be requested to make donations in-kind or financial contributions or to solicit donations from third parties.

Required experience Fluent in English speaker Familiarity with Environment and conservation
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Previous article drafting experience preferred Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to meet a tight deadline while drafting an article? This question assesses your ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively. Share specific details about the deadline, your approach to prioritizing tasks, and the outcome.
How do you ensure the accuracy and quality of your articles? Interviewers ask this to understand your attention to detail and editing skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to collaborate effectively with a team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to volunteer in the field of environmental protection? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle receiving critical feedback on your writing? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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