The Role

We're looking for Volunteer Researchers & Writers to join The Tomorrow Brief's growing editorial team.

Contributors have the opportunity to research, develop, and publish articles on topics that interest them while working alongside other writers and editors.

We encourage contributors to bring their own ideas, perspectives, and areas of interest to the publication. Writers may focus on British Columbia, Canada, or international coverage, depending on their interests and knowledge.

Responsibilities

- Research current developments and emerging issues in mental health and addiction.
- Identify, develop, and pitch relevant article ideas.
- Monitor credible news, academic, government, legal, and nonprofit sources.
- Write clear, engaging, and accessible articles for a general audience.
- Independently verify factual claims, statistics, and sources.
- Explain complex research, policy, legal, and healthcare developments in understandable language.
- Work collaboratively with editors to address feedback and prepare articles for publication.
- Participate in weekly virtual team meetings and communicate regularly through team platforms.

Who We're looking for You don't need professional journalism experience or to be an expert in mental health or addiction.

We're looking for individuals who are curious, thoughtful, reliable, and interested in research, writing, journalism, or advocacy.

This opportunity may be particularly relevant to students, graduates, and early-career individuals interested in:

Mental Health • Psychology • Journalism • Law • Public Health • Public Policy • Social Sciences • Communications • Research • Advocacy

Strong candidates will demonstrate

- An interest in mental health and addiction issues.
- Strong research and written communication skills.
- Attention to accuracy, detail,



and responsible reporting.
- The ability to work independently and respond constructively to editorial feedback.
- Reliability, initiative, and a willingness to collaborate with a remote team.

Applicants are welcome from anywhere in the world. We particularly encourage individuals who can contribute knowledge and perspectives from different countries, communities, and disciplines.

Commitment

This is a remote, unpaid volunteer position designed to accommodate school, work, and other commitments.

Contributors are generally expected to produce 1–2 articles per week , with flexibility depending on the length, complexity, and research involved in each piece.

There are no set working hours, and writers have flexibility in choosing their topics and managing their schedules. We ask that contributors remain actively engaged, communicate consistently, and meet agreed deadlines.

Weekly virtual team meetings are mandatory , with meeting times communicated in advance. Volunteers should notify the team if they are unable to attend.

Occasional special editions may involve specific topics or deadlines, but these will only apply when explicitly announced by the Founder & Executive Director.

Why Join?

As a member of The Tomorrow Brief, you'll have the opportunity to:

- Build practical research, writing, and communication experience.
- Develop a portfolio of published articles with author attribution.
- Explore mental health and addiction issues that genuinely interest you.
- Gain experience working with an editorial team and responding to constructive feedback.
- Strengthen your ability to communicate complex information to a wider audience.
- Connect with contributors from different academic, skilled, and geographic backgrounds.
- Contribute to more informed and accessible public discussions about mental health and addiction.

📌 Volunteer Researcher & Writer (British Columbia)
🏢 For Every Tomorrow
📍 British Columbia