Activities involved
Writing
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Resume
Also required for this position: Experience in writing
Languages Needed:

English

  • Work remotely
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for youth
  • Accessible by public transit
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Article Writer / Content Writer

5 hours / weekly
6 months, 12 months, ongoing
Article Writer / Content Writer
Vancouver Visual Art Foundation (VVAF)
📍 Remote / Online (with occasional virtual meetings)

The Vancouver Visual Art Foundation (VVAF) is seeking a skilled and passionate Article Writer to join our creative community. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in the arts who enjoys storytelling, research, and creating meaningful written content.

You will contribute one article per month, with articles ranging between 300–1,000 words, supporting our monthly newsletter and weekly blog while helping amplify voices within the visual arts community.

Role Overview
As an Article Writer, you will be responsible for producing engaging, well-researched written content related to visual art, culture, artists, exhibitions, and arts-related initiatives supported by VVAF.

Responsibilities include:
- Writing one original article per month (300–1,000 words) for VVAF’s blog and/or newsletter
- Researching and developing thoughtful, informative arts-related content
- Conducting artist or community interviews (written or virtual), when required
- Editing, proofreading, and revising drafts for clarity, tone, style, and structure
- Collaborating with the VVAF team on content ideas, scheduling, and deadlines
- Managing writing projects independently while meeting agreed timelines

Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proven confidence and experience in writing blog articles and newsletter content
- Proficiency with word processing and content management tools, including:
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Word / Office
- WordPress or other CMS platforms
- Strong research, interviewing, and note-taking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to stay focused, organized, and meet deadlines
- Strong editing and proofreading skills
- Ability to work independently online while collaborating effectively with a team
- High proficiency in English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

Ideal Candidate
- Has a genuine interest in visual arts, culture, and community storytelling
- Is self-motivated, reliable, and comfortable working remotely
- Enjoys both collaborative work and independent writing
- Brings creativity, curiosity, and professionalism to their work

About Vancouver Visual Art Foundation
Founded in 2015, Vancouver Visual Art Foundation (VVAF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to growing, inspiring, and connecting the local, national, and international visual arts community through exhibitions, publications, education, and events such as Art Vancouver.

How to Apply
Please submit: https://www.vanvaf.com/volunteer
A short introduction
Writing samples (published or unpublished)
Your availability
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Experience with a non-profit organization. 

Gain experience in an art event, gain organizational skills, productional tasks, meet new people, learn new practical skills, manage interpersonal relationships.
Activities involved
Writing
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Resume
Also required for this position: Experience in writing
Languages Needed:

English

  • Remote or online
  • Flexible in schedule
  • Good for youth
  • Accessible by public transit