Volunteer - Content Writer at Rec Room Wellness

Objective:

• To consistently produce high-quality, SEO-optimized, original blog content that supports Rec Room Wellness’ mission to help young adults achieve optimal mental wellness through education, community building, and the practice of fun. Our content aims to educate, inspire, and offer practical guidance while reflecting empathy and scientific grounding.

Content & Submission Schedule

• Publishing Day: Every other Wednesday
• Outline Due: Monday before the publish date (by EOD)
• Final Draft Due: Thursday before publish date (by EOD)
• Example: For a blog going live on Wednesday, June 11:
•  ▸ Outline due: Monday, June 2 (EOD)
•  ▸ Final draft due: Thursday, June 5 (EOD)

Content Requirements

• Length: 800–1,200 words
• Tone: Warm, informative, inclusive, and empathetic
• Style: Conversational, clear, and accessible (8th–10th grade reading level)
• Topics: Wellness practices, mindfulness, emotional regulation, community healing, etc.

Structure:

• Engaging intro
• Clear section headings (H2s/H3s)
• Short paragraphs (4-6 lines each)
• Bullet points or numbered lists when useful
• Strong CTA at the end (e.g., “Join our next wellness session”)

SEO Guidelines

• Each blog post must include:
• 1 primary keyword and 2–3 secondary keywords
• Use the primary keyword in:
• The title
• At least one subheading
• First 100 words
• 3–5 times naturally in the body

1. Include:

• Internal links to other Rec Room blogs or pages
• 1–2 external links to credible sources (e.g., APA, CDC, NIMH, etc.)
• A meta description (150–160 characters) that includes the primary keyword

Graphic Suggestions

• Each blog post must include:
• 1–2 image ideas for the graphic designer
• Add graphic suggestions within the blog post

Suggestions may include:

• Conceptual visuals (e.g., “person doing deep breathing by a window”)
• Infographics (e.g., “grounding technique steps”)
• Diverse wellness scenes (e.g., “community circle in a cozy setting”)
• Quotes 
• AI Use & Originality Policy

Permitted AI Use:

• Outlining and brainstorming
• Generating topic ideas, titles, and content structure drafts

Restrictions:

• Final content must be original and human-edited
• AI-generated drafts may not be submitted as-is

Required Checks:

• Plagiarism check: Must show <30% similarity
• AI detection check: Must show <30% AI-generated content
• Use tools like Grammarly, Copyscape, or Originality.ai before submission
• Disclosure: Add a brief note if AI was used for the outline or ideation