Volunteer Opportunity

Content Writer – Media Team

Organization: German-Syrian Research Foundation e.V. (DSFG)

Program / Team: Media Team

Engagement Type: Voluntary / unpaid

Working Format: Remote

Location: Flexible / Remote

Start Date: By mutual agreement

Time Commitment: Flexible; the expected level of involvement will be agreed with the team at the beginning of the engagement.

About DSFG

The German-Syrian Research Foundation e.V. (DSFG) is a Germany-based non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to science, higher education, academic cooperation, and the development of sustainable scientific networks.

Through its programs, DSFG supports students, researchers, and academics while building bridges between academic communities in Germany, Syria, and internationally.

About the Media Team

The Media Team at the German-Syrian Research Foundation e.V. (DSFG) is responsible for shaping the organization’s public voice, communicating its mission, and sharing the impact of its diverse initiatives across digital and print channels. The team develops creative content, manages multi-platform social media campaigns, and highlights research scholarships, mentorship cohorts, technical workshops, and student empowerment initiatives.

To strengthen our volunteer team, we are looking for an engaged Volunteer Content Writer.

Your Role

As a Content Writer within the Media Team, you will play a central role in crafting clear, creative, and impact-driven copy that engages our community and amplifies our mission. You will translate complex academic and non-profit initiatives into compelling narratives, engaging social media posts, newsletters, and print collateral.

Working closely with specialized teams across the foundation, you will ensure that all messaging remains consistent with our organizational voice while effectively reaching diverse audiences across multiple digital and print platforms.

Potential Responsibilities

Your activities may include:

• crafting clear, creative, engaging, and impact-driven copy for visual and multimedia assets across social platforms including posts, reels, video scripts, stories, carousels, and presentations;
• producing professional copy for print collateral such as brochures, posters, and flyers;
• writing audience-focused captions tailored to optimize platform algorithms of Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Telegram Channel, and WhatsApp Channel;
• creating compelling narratives to highlight research scholarships, mentorship cohorts, technical workshops, medical equipment donations, and student empowerment initiatives;
• drafting engaging newsletters, website SEO-friendly copy, program summaries, and social media campaign materials to keep our community informed and engaged;
• providing copy and editorial support to specialized teams including Research, Engineering, Women Empowerment, and Library Initiatives according to organizational needs;
• ensuring all messaging aligns with the organization’s voice, mission, guidelines, and communication strategies.

The exact allocation of responsibilities will be agreed within the team according to the volunteer’s interests, experience, and availability.

Your Profile

We particularly welcome applications from individuals who:

• possess strong organizational and communication skills;
• work reliably, carefully, and responsibly;
• have the ability to work independently in a remote international team;
• demonstrate comfort with digital collaboration tools such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams;
• maintain an understanding of confidentiality and data protection;
• bring good English-language communication skills;
• demonstrate adaptability in writing with the ability to switch tone and format seamlessly from short, punchy social media hooks to accessible and engaging public content;
• showcase a native understanding of platform nuances across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Telegram Channel, and WhatsApp Channel;
• exhibit strong organizational skills to manage multiple channel content schedules and campaign deadlines simultaneously.

Additional Experience That Would Be Valuable

The following are advantageous but not mandatory:

• a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Arabic, Public Relations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience;
• proven experience in content writing, copywriting, or social media management with a portfolio or work samples;
• an understanding of social media best practices, content strategy across different platforms, and basic SEO principles;
• excellent Arabic written and verbal communication skills with strong editing and proofreading capabilities.

A specific university degree is not mandatory unless explicitly stated above. Motivation, reliability, relevant experience, and willingness to take responsibility within a non-profit organization are more important.

What You Can Gain From This Experience

Volunteering with the DSFG Media Team provides an opportunity to:

• make a tangible contribution to DSFG’s mission supporting students, researchers, and academic cooperation;
• gain practical experience in content creation, copywriting, and social media management;
• build a professional portfolio of published digital and print media content;
• deepen your knowledge of non-profit storytelling and international academic communication;
• develop experience in international and intercultural collaboration;
• strengthen organizational, communication, coordination, and leadership skills;
• become part of an international network of students, researchers, academics, and professionals;
• participate, where appropriate, in selected DSFG activities, workshops, and events;
• contribute your own ideas to the further development of the Media Team;
• receive a DSFG Volunteer Certificate or confirmation of voluntary engagement following meaningful and successful participation.

Voluntary and Unpaid Nature of the Role

This is a voluntary and unpaid engagement.

It does not constitute an employment relationship or freelance contract and does not create an entitlement to remuneration.

Participation is voluntary. Responsibilities, expected availability, and the scope of engagement will be agreed transparently with the team and should remain compatible with the volunteer’s academic, professional, and personal commitments.

Confidentiality and Data Protection

Volunteers in the Media Team may have access to personal and potentially confidential information relating to applicants, participants, partners, or internal operations.

We therefore expect all volunteers to handle such information responsibly and confidentially and to comply with DSFG’s applicable data-protection and confidentiality requirements.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

DSFG is committed to a respectful, diverse, and inclusive environment.

We welcome applications regardless of gender or gender identity, age, disability, ethnic or social background, nationality, religion or belief, or sexual identity.

Selection is based on motivation, relevant skills and experience, and the operational needs of the Media Team.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through the DSFG application form.

Please provide:

• a concise CV;
• a brief statement explaining your motivation to volunteer;
• relevant academic, professional, or voluntary experience;
• information about your language skills;
• your approximate availability;
• a portfolio or work samples demonstrating your content writing or copywriting experience.

A photograph, and information about marital or family status are not required.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a brief online conversation with the team.

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