writing for a cause
Writing by Jana on Wednesday, 30 of April , 2008 at 7:46 am
So back to business: I need to diversify my (writing) portfolio! Badly. So I’ve decided to contact a number of NGO’s, charities, and not-for-profits to offer my particular services.
I’ve found a ton of links on Volunteer Match that need “Virtual Volunteers,” and many require writers for web content, newsletters, press releases, articles etc.
It’s working for free, and it’s probably taking on more responsibilities then I reasonably have time for right now, but seeing as how I’ve been wanting to volunteer for ages, and I really do need a more varied portfolio, it’s also killing two birds with one stone.
Should be interesting.
I’ve read some advice out there that states you should aim for including as much as possible in your portfolio, including pieces of work that aren’t your best. That sounds completely messed up to me. I have no desire to show potential clients crap, nor do I think that dozens of articles are necessary, but I do need to show them the full range of my capabilities and talents.
I’m actually really looking forward to this; although, there is a part of me that feels guilty for volunteering only to satisfy my own needs and goals.
Category: the business of writing, writing
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Comment by Soleil Noir
Made Thursday, 1 of May , 2008 at 12:33 pm
*shrugs* Wanting to do Volunteeer work at all, to me, sounds wonderful. If it just so happens that it also helps you out a long the way? More power to you.
They get what they need. You get what you need. Everyone wins!
Easier said than done, but try not to feel guilty over it. 
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