Healthy Aligned Living (HAL), a registered Canadian charity based in Edmonton, is seeking a dedicated and engaging Volunteer Podcast Host for our Aligned Voices podcast.

Aligned Voices provides a platform for meaningful conversations with community leaders, professionals, advocates, and individuals with lived experience. Our discussions explore mental health, addiction recovery, trauma, resilience, youth empowerment, personal growth, and community issues.

Responsibilities

• Host and facilitate engaging podcast interviews with guests using Riverside, our online recording platform.

• Research guests and prepare thoughtful, relevant interview questions.

• Create a welcoming, respectful, and comfortable atmosphere for guests to share their experiences.

• Demonstrate active listening and ask meaningful follow-up questions.

• Collaborate with HAL's podcast production team to coordinate recordings and discuss upcoming episodes.

• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and sensitivity when discussing personal experiences or challenging subjects.

• Represent Healthy Aligned Living's mission and values throughout each episode.

Requirements

• Strong communication, interviewing, and interpersonal skills.

• Comfortable speaking on camera and conducting virtual interviews.

• Ability and willingness to learn and use Riverside for podcast recording.

• Reliable internet connection, functioning microphone, and access to a computer.

• Strong listening skills, empathy, and respect for diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

• Dependability and willingness to collaborate with our volunteer team.

• Previous podcast hosting, broadcasting, public speaking, or interviewing experience is an asset but not required.

What Volunteers Can Expect

• Opportunities to interview inspiring guests, community leaders, and professionals.

• Practical experience in podcast hosting, interviewing, and digital media.

• Opportunities to strengthen communication, leadership, and networking skills.

• Collaboration with a supportive team of volunteers.

• Experience contributing to a registered Canadian charity dedicated to youth empowerment and community well-being.

• Opportunities to build a professional portfolio and receive volunteer references based on participation and performance.

About Healthy Aligned Living

Healthy Aligned Living supports at-risk youth and individuals facing life challenges through education, mentorship, recovery resources, and community-based programming.

Through Aligned Voices, we aim to amplify important perspectives, reduce stigma, encourage meaningful conversations, and inspire positive change.

Breaking Chains. Building Futures.