Legal Blog Writer (Volunteer)

Overview

This volunteer role is for a Legal Blog Writer supporting the Legal & Communications work of a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability.

The position focuses on producing clear, accessible, and well-researched content on legal topics affecting youth, families, homeless shelters, education systems, and nonprofit operations. Work will support advocacy, compliance education, public awareness efforts, and policy visibility.

Responsibilities

• Write informative, accurate, and accessible blog articles on legal topics relevant to the organization’s mission (e.g., housing rights, youth protections, education law, shelter regulations, nonprofit law).
• Conduct legal research and summarize statutes, regulations, case law, and government guidance.
• Collaborate with the legal team, policy analysts, communications team, and advocacy division to ensure accuracy and alignment.
• Draft scripts or written content for Threads of Voices or other organizational storytelling formats, as needed.
• Translate complex legal topics into content appropriate for families, youth, and community partners.
• Assist in creating legal explainers, infographics, and public education materials.
• Fact-check all writing to ensure compliance, clarity, and reliability.
• Check and respond to email daily, with responses within 48 hours.
• Incorporate feedback and pursue ongoing skill development to improve performance.

Requirements

• Background in law, legal studies, public policy, journalism, or a related field.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal information in plain language.
• Excellent grammar, clarity, and storytelling skills.
• Comfort collaborating with legal, policy, communications, and media teams.
• Commitment to equity, accessibility, and ethical communication.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Skills — Not Required)

• Experience writing for blogs, publications, or nonprofit platforms.
• Knowledge of housing law, education law, youth rights, or nonprofit governance.
• Interest in advocacy, public policy, or community-based legal education.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities (Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred).

Commitment

• Volunteer role: approximately 5–10 hours per week.
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred.
• Remote via Google Meet, with occasional NYC events or meetings available.

Location

• Remote via Google Meet and/or New York City.

Compensation & Benefits

• Volunteer position (unpaid).
• Opportunity to build a portfolio of published articles, blogs, and educational materials.
• Letters of recommendation and strong professional references may be provided.
• Mentorship, professional growth, and leadership development opportunities.

Eligibility / Application Notes

At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements.

Skills & Experience (as listed)

Advocacy, Legal, Research, Writing Editorial, Writing Journalism