Vancouver Startup Week (VSW) is a community-led week of events that brings together founders, builders, creatives, investors, and the startup curious across Vancouver. We exist to strengthen the local startup ecosystem through connection, storytelling, and community-powered programming.
Role Description We’re building our VSW 2026 volunteer team and looking for a Volunteer Content Writer (Blog) to help tell the stories that make this community what it is.
As a Volunteer Content Writer (Blog), you’ll write blog content that highlights founders, startups, partners, and community moments across the VSW ecosystem. You’ll work with the Brand, Digital Experience, and Content teams to support our content calendar leading up to VSW 2026, helping us grow awareness, engagement, and community momentum.
This is a outstanding role if you’re a strong writer who enjoys startup storytelling and cares about community building.
Write blog posts aligned to VSW’s content calendar and priorities
Pitch and develop story ideas that spotlight startups, entrepreneurs, partners, and ecosystem stories
Conduct light research and occasional interviews (as needed)
Edit and refine drafts to match VSW’s voice and quality standards
Support blog publishing tasks such as formatting, headlines, meta descriptions, internal linking, and image placement
Collaborate with volunteers and leads via Slack and Google Workspace
Contribute to recurring content series that strengthen community and improve consistency
What We're Looking For 2 to 5 years of experience in blog and content writing (freelance, in-house, agency, or editorial)
Experience writing for startups, entrepreneurs,



small businesses, or innovation communities
Strong writing fundamentals: clarity, structure, voice, and storytelling
Comfortable taking direction from a brief and turning it into a polished post
Organized, reliable, and able to hit deadlines with minimal hand-holding
Genuine interest in community building and community outreach through content
Nice to Have Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in founder culture
Experience interviewing founders or writing profiles and spotlights
Familiarity with SEO best practices
Experience working with content calendars and cross-functional teams
Ability to write across tones (editorial, informative, celebratory, promotional)
Why Join VSW Contribute to one of Vancouver’s largest innovation events
Build real-world design experience across a multi-channel brand
Collaborate with a creative, supportive team
Make an impact on the startup ecosystem and expand your network
Volunteer Expectations This is a volunteer position for the VSW 2026 cycle
If selected, it is highly recommended that you volunteer at least one shift during Vancouver Startup Week to support event operations and experience the full atmosphere
Volunteers gain access to mentorship, portfolio building opportunities, and direct connections in Vancouver’s tech and startup community
Consistent volunteers may be eligible for reference letters or recommendation support
How to Apply: Send the following to Mark Ponce at [email protected]
A short intro about you and why you want to volunteer with VSW
2 to 4 writing samples (blog posts preferred)

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📌 Volunteer Content Writer (Blog) (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Startup Week
📍 British Columbia