Visual Content Designer - Canva Expert (Volunteer/Remote)

Company Description

About Abuse Refuge Org:

At ARO, we are here to support your personal healing journey towards your complete well-being. We bring solutions and real-time education for 21 different types of abuses. The most prevalent abuses are Sexual Abuse, Spousal Abuse, Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, Narcissistic Abuse, Financial Abuse, Self Abuse, Elderly Abuse, Isolation Abuse, Child Abuse, Bullying, Cyberbullying, Workplace Abuse, Religious Abuse, Medical Abuse, Food Abuse, Authority Abuse, Educational Abuse, Child Sexual Exploitation, Sex Trafficking, and Political Abuse. Support our efforts by visiting AbuseRefuge.org and NormTherapy.com to sign up for Norm Therapist® Training to become one of our dynamic staff members who serve Victims and Survivors of abuse worldwide, schedule Norm Therapy® sessions, become a Live Stream volunteer, join our mailing list to learn how you can make an impact on the Abuse Care Community, and provide life-saving financial assistance with a generous donation.

At this time in ordinance with our BFOQ policy we are only hiring female identifying volunteers. In the near future we will be launching a male side to ARO at which point we will open up opportunities to all who are interested. You can view our BFOQ policy here https://abuserefuge.org/human-resources/#BFOQ

ARO is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  We support the LGBTQ-IA+ community and the disabled communities.  

For more about our hiring practices, please refer to:  

Human Resources – Abuse Refuge Org

Job Description

• Are you seeking a volunteer role that affords you an opportunity to gain valuable work experience while being committed to helping further the efforts of ARO’s mission in helping victims of abuse?

• Do you like the flexibility of working within a virtual environment?

• Enjoy interacting globally with others who share the same passion for making a difference?

• Are you interested in the value of developing your skill sets, departmental cross-training, leadership roles, mentoring or the opportunity to excel within your chosen vocation?

Apply with ARO today and join our team of amazing volunteers!  

**This is an unpaid volunteer position

 Only hiring female identifying volunteers - read more about our BFOQ policy below.

Responsibilities And What You Will Do:

• Design and edit visually compelling infographics and other assets using Canva to effectively communicate our mission, projects, and impact.

• Assist in reviewing video content, ensuring the visuals, text, and branding align with our mission and messaging. 

• Ensure that all designs are consistent with ARO’s visual identity, mission, and values.

• Develop eye-catching visual content for social media platforms, including graphics for posts, stories, and ads to engage with our community and raise awareness.

• Use your creative skills to design materials that amplify our cause and help communicate our message to a wider audience.

• Assist in creating content that will be shared across our digital platforms (social media, websites, presentations) to build awareness and inspire action.

• Be a key part of creating visuals for fundraising, advocacy, and community-building campaigns.

Qualifications

• Must be available to volunteer 8-10 hours a week / 10+ months

• Proficiency in Canva with a portfolio showcasing experience in infographics, and social media graphics. 

• Basic understanding of video production and editing techniques.

• Strong understanding of design principles and ability to create visually appealing content that resonates with diverse audiences.

• Experience in video review or editing is a plus.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

• Interest in supporting the goals of our organization and a passion for making a positive impact.

• Knowledge of current visual marketing trends and social media design best practices.

• Must reside in the US or a neighboring country.

Please note: As part of our volunteer program, we ask all volunteers to actively engage with our organization's social media platforms by liking, sharing, or commenting on posts to help spread awareness of our mission and initiatives.

Your background and experiences matter to us. If this position resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification. We value passion and potential as much as experience.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.