Becoming a Volunteer Writer
You’ll be:
- Writing posts for our YouVersion Medium page
- Helping people find purpose and hope through the Bible
- You! You love sharing the intersection of your story and the Bible
You’ll work well if you:
- Have experience blogging or writing
- Approach writing with an understanding of the audience, platforms, and purpose
- Write copy that’s relatable across cultures
You’ll fit right in if you are:
- Passionate about the mission of YouVersion: Helping people engage with the Bible
- Looking to dedicate time to something that makes a difference on a global scale
- Love serving God and others by showing how God’s Word is relevant to our lives
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will my writing be posted?
We’ll post your writing on YouVersion’s Medium page and possibly other YouVersion branded platforms and social media accounts.
How often will I write?
If you’ve got one story to share, that’s awesome! If you have multiple post ideas, we’ve got room for that too!
Will I receive attribution for my post?
Sure! We’ll include your name and a one sentence bio with your posts.
How long are the posts?
We want to keep each post between 300-500 words.
What would I write about?
The goal of all our posts is to help people relate to God’s Word and find practical application of it for their lives. Keeping that in mind, here are a few broad topics we’d love to cover:
- Relationships
- Love
- Marriage
- Anxiety
- Hope
- Purpose
- Stress
- Loss
Can I post my writing on my own blog?
Our goal is to connect people from our posts directly to engaging with God’s Word. For that purpose, we want to streamline people’s experience between the YouVersion post and the Bible App. Thanks for understanding!
Can I write anything else?
There are opportunities to write more! We’re always looking for new Bible Plans. Let us know what you’re thinking and we’ll get back to you.
How do I apply to volunteer? You can apply for our volunteer writing team here.