Write Stories on Volunteering
Write articles on volunteering linked to SDGs in Pacific islands.
Overview
Write articles on volunteering linked to SDGs in Pacific islands.
You have:
- Experience in media especially in print.
- Knowledge of developments in the Pacific.
- Experience in interviews, research, and developing print media products.
- Understand volunteering in the Pacific.
Contract
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Interview volunteers in any of the 14 Pacific island countries with regards to volunteering in their respective countries; Write stories on volunteering (either of UNVs or partners); link these to the Sustainable Development Goals (Agenda 2030); Ensure the articles or stories are edited by UNV Pacific and that amendments are integrated into the products; Ensure, relevant or applicable photographs are obtained from interviewees; Ensure the products have community impacts and community perspectives are also captured in the stories or articles; Layout the story and photography on any application like word, publisher; Submit to the UNV Pacific Multi Country Coordinator; The Online Volunteer is expected to have written about 4 articles or stories by the end of 8 weeks.
- Writing and editing
Other communications related experience
To create awareness and to some extent advocate for volunteering in the Pacific - as a platform to contribute to the realization of SDGs.
Volunteers: 1 needed
6-10 hours per week / 8 weeks
Experience in media especially in print; Knowledge of developments in the Pacific; Experience in interviews, research, and developing print media products. Understand volunteering in the Pacific
Oceania
- English
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with writing about social issues? | This question aims to assess your familiarity with advocacy through writing. | Mention specific projects or articles you have worked on that relate to social issues. |
| How have you conducted research for your writing in the past? | The interviewer is looking for your research methodology and resourcefulness. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you use to conduct effective interviews? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a time when you had to edit a piece of work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |