Organization
The Preventive Search and Rescue Initiative Inc

Volunteer Editor - Outdoor Safety and Prevention Materials

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Hackettstown, NJ

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

Remote

Recruiting now

Hackettstown, NJ 07840

About this Opportunity

We are looking for a volunteer editor to review and polish written materials such as short articles, reports, and stories about outdoor safety. You do not need to be a professional copyeditor, but you should have a good eye for clarity, flow, and tone. An interest in hiking, search and rescue, or outdoor recreation is a plus.

Key responsibilities

  • Edit drafts of about 1,500 to 2,000 words for grammar, readability, and consistency
  • Provide light feedback on structure and transitions
  • Ensure language is clear and accessible to new hikers and general readers
  • Return edits within a few days when possible

Who you are

  • Strong command of written English
  • Comfortable using Google Docs or Word track-changes
  • Reliable and detail oriented
  • Interested in outdoor topics or public safety education

Commitment

  • Remote role
  • Flexible schedule, about 2 to 4 hours per project
  • All work can be done from home

Why join

  • Contribute directly to public safety education for hikers and outdoor users
  • Build portfolio credit for nonprofit writing and editing
  • Work with a growing organization that values initiative and inclusion

To apply, please send a short note about your experience and one brief example of your writing or editing work.