Volunteer Content Creator - Remote Nonprofit India — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This is an unpaid volunteer role requiring only 2–3 hours per week, making it one of the most location-flexible commitments you'll find. There are no stated timezone restrictions, and the deliverables (social media content, graphics, written materials) are entirely async-friendly — ideal for digital nomads who want to give back while traveling.
Location flexibility: While the organization is based in Mumbai and works with Indian NGOs, the work itself is fully remote and digital. No physical presence is required. A nomad in Lisbon, Bangkok, or Medellín could contribute equally well, as long as they can submit work and attend occasional async check-ins.
Visa considerations: Since this is unpaid volunteering with minimal hours, it does not typically trigger work visa requirements in most countries. You can fulfill this role on a tourist visa or digital nomad visa almost anywhere in the world.
- Lisbon: Cost of living ~$1,500–2,000/month; this role adds no income, but the LinkedIn recommendation and portfolio work could strengthen a Portugal Digital Nomad Visa application.
- Bangkok: Cost of living ~$800–1,200/month; Thailand's LTR visa requires proof of income from other sources — this volunteer role is a resume booster, not an income source.
- Medellín: Cost of living ~$900–1,300/month; Colombia's digital nomad visa requires income proof; again, pair this with paid work.
Best suited for nomads who already have a primary income and want meaningful portfolio work, a LinkedIn recommendation, and social impact experience without additional financial burden.
Note: This is a volunteer position without any pay.
About Proximity Foundation
Proximity Foundation runs structured coding education programs for young people aged 14–18 at Community Care Institutions (CCIs). Using a computer-based LMS curriculum covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL, we pair students with volunteer mentors in cohort-based sessions designed to build real technical skills and lasting confidence.
We are scaling from the first cohort to many cohorts within Mumbai and building the operational team that will carry this program forward. Every role in Proximity Foundation is a direct investment in the young people we serve.
- Role Type: Volunteer
- Time Commitment: 2–3 hrs. a week
- Department: Communication & Outreach
- Reports to: Communication & Outreach Lead
Role Focus
Supporting the content engine of Proximity Foundation. Create compelling, on-brand digital content — social media posts, impact stories, graphics, and program updates — that serves both the Communications & Outreach team's recruitment and visibility goals and the Partnership & Engagement team's donor and partner engagement needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Content Creation for Comms & Outreach
- Produce social media content (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X) aligned with the communication calendar
- Write impact stories and program updates showcasing student journeys and volunteer contributions
- Create or source graphics, visuals, and templates aligned to Proximity Foundation's brand identity
- Draft volunteer recruitment posts and outreach materials as directed by the Comm & Outreach Lead
- Content Creation for Partnerships & Engagement
- Produce content for donor briefings, partner introductions, and pitch materials — briefed by the Comm & Outreach Lead in coordination with the Partnership & Engagement Lead
- Create one-pagers, impact summaries, or presentation assets for specific donor or partner engagements
- Ensure all partnership/donor-facing content is accurate, compelling, and approved before use
- Process & Workflow
- Submit all content drafts to the Communication & Outreach Lead for review before any publishing or sharing
- Incorporate feedback promptly — do not publish or share independently
- Maintain a shared, organised content library accessible to both the Comms and Partnerships teams
- Follow the agreed content calendar and deliver to agreed deadlines
- Reporting
- Provide a weekly update to the Comm & Outreach Lead on content produced, pending approvals, and upcoming planned content
What a Typical Week Looks Like
You'll be creating and scheduling content, collaborating with the Partnerships Lead on what materials they need next, and reviewing work from other Content Creators on your team.
Why This Role Matters
You'll build Proximity Foundation's voice from the ground up — and the materials you create will directly open doors to partnerships and funding that sustain the program.
Skills & Experience
Content Writing | LinkedIn / Instagram | Figma / Canva / Presentation Design | Stakeholder Communication | Content Strategy | Brand Guidelines
Who Can Apply
- Can volunteer for 2–3 hrs a week without any pay, salary, or stipend.
- Have relevant skills and interests: Content Writing, Figma, Canva, Design, Content Strategy, etc.
- Driven by social initiatives and want to make an impact in the lives of under-privileged students.
- Women wanting to start or restart their career are also welcome to apply.
Benefits
- Volunteer Certificate
- Letter of Recommendation
- LinkedIn Recommendation
- Flexible Work Hours
How to Apply
To express interest in this role, please send a short note (no formal CV required) to: [email protected]
Tell us a little about yourself, why this role appeals to you, and any relevant experience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — enthusiasm and reliability matter most.
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