About Uyyarvu

Uyyarvu is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and creating accessible, culturally responsive mental health education and resources. We are committed to fostering open conversations around mental health and making mental health information more approachable for the communities we serve.

Position: Volunteer Research Assistant

Location: Remote, with some in-person tasks

Job Type: Volunteer / Unpaid

Hours: Flexible; approximately 3–5 hours per week

Start Date: Flexible

About the Role

Uyyarvu is looking for a creative and passionate Volunteer Content Creator to help develop engaging, educational, and relatable mental health content for our social media and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys psychology, social media, and creating content that can make mental health information easier to understand and connect with. You will collaborate with our research, communications, and creative teams to develop content that aligns with Uyyarvu’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

- Create engaging and educational content related to mental health and wellness
- Develop content ideas for Instagram, TikTok, and other digital platforms
- Create social media posts, carousels, reels, videos, captions, and other digital content
- Translate mental health research and information into accessible, audience-friendly content
- Collaborate with the Research and Content team to ensure information is accurate and evidence-informed
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for initiatives
- Assist with developing content calendars and planning upcoming social media content
- Stay informed about relevant mental health topics, awareness days, and emerging conversations
- Ensure content is inclusive, respectful, culturally responsive, and aligned with Uyyarvu’s mission




- Collaborate with other volunteers and team leads on events and educational initiatives

Qualifications
- Strong interest in mental health, psychology, social media, communications, content creation, or related areas
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Creative mindset with an ability to develop engaging content ideas
- Familiarity with social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn
- Strong understanding of social media trends and audience engagement
- Ability to communicate complex topics in transparent, accessible, and respectful language
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
- Familiarity with Canva, CapCut, or similar tools is an asset
- Previous content creation, social media, communications, or nonprofit experience is an asset
- Interest in reducing mental health stigma and increasing mental health literacy

What You'll Gain

- Experience translating academic research into accessible educational content
- Opportunities to develop research, writing, communication, and content development skills
- A chance to contribute to initiatives focused on reducing mental health stigma and improving mental health literacy
- Volunteer experience that can be included on your resume or CV
- A letter of recognition/reference may be provided to volunteers who complete at least six months of service, based on their involvement and contributions.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume/CV and a brief cover letter or statement of interest outlining your interest in Uyyarvu, your relevant experience, and what you hope to contribute to the organization. You can apply via Indeed or send an email to [email protected].

Uyyarvu is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming volunteer environment. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and with diverse lived experiences to apply.

Pay: $0.01-$0.10 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (York District)

📌 Volunteer Creative Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 Uyyarvu
📍 Toronto