Volunteer Content Writer

About OEF

Oluwafemi Ebenezer Foundation (OEF) is a Nigerian humanitarian and community-impact nonprofit. We provide practical relief, support dignity and help underserved people and communities move towards greater safety, health, learning, opportunity and social connection. Feed Someone is our founding movement and flagship outreach initiative.

About the opportunity

OEF is building an editorial team to document our work and communicate humanitarian and community-impact issues with clarity and care. The Content Writer will develop articles, website content, campaign materials, briefings and impact stories in collaboration with OEF leadership and programme contributors.

Who we are looking for

Curious, imaginative and self-directed writers, students or early-career communications professionals who can research carefully, write with clarity, propose fresh ideas and represent vulnerable people and communities respectfully. Previous nonprofit experience is useful but not required.

Nice to have: Familiarity with Google Workspace, content management systems, SEO and keyword-research tools, and AI-enabled writing or research tools. Applicants should be comfortable using AI to improve efficiency while maintaining accuracy, originality and editorial judgement. The ability to learn unfamiliar tools quickly is valued.

Core responsibilities

• Research and create articles, programme updates, website content, campaign materials and impact stories.
• Research assigned social-impact topics using reliable and relevant sources.
• Interview team members or programme contributors when additional context is required.
• Edit and refine content for clarity, accuracy, structure and audience relevance.
• Collaborate with designers and programme contributors to prepare content for publication.

Expectations

• A commitment of 10 hours per week for at least three months, arranged flexibly around agreed deadlines.
• Strong written English and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and engagingly.
• Consistent delivery against agreed editorial timelines.
• Careful research, accurate sourcing and sound editorial judgement.
• Openness to feedback and the ability to revise work constructively.
• Creative initiative to develop original angles, suggest useful topics and move approved assignments forward independently.

Benefits and experience

• Practical editorial and nonprofit communications experience.
• Access to modern writing, collaboration, productivity and AI-enabled tools.
• Learning resources, practical training and relevant certification opportunities.
• Professional recognition through verified LinkedIn experience and performance-based references or recommendations.
• Potential consideration for future paid opportunities based on performance and organisational needs.