Writing, Communication & Creative Projects

Holding space for your stories, helping you find their form, and supporting the expression of what matters most.

Meet Hazel Volk

I’m a content creator driven by curiosity for people’s stories, dreams, and lived experience. I bring together a background in communications, a love of language and images, and a thoughtful, people-centred approach to storytelling.

My work is informed by training in psychology, alongside several years of working with sensitive conversations around ancestry, family histories, and cultural stories. These experiences help me approach communication with empathy, systems thinking, and care, especially when working with complex, emotional, or values-based material.

I’m interested in how personal narratives are shaped by family, culture, land, and the wider social context. I love writing about ecology, change, belonging, and culture, and currently contribute to a grassroots environmental magazine in the Comox Valley.

At the heart of what I do is presence. I listen deeply, help you find the language your stories need, and craft communications that feel clear and grounded. I offer writing, editing, translation, story capture (interviews, filmed portraits), and gentle coaching for organizations and people who want to communicate with authenticity and reach broader audiences.

Pay what feels fair

I work on a donation basis for most individual projects. Rather than fixed rates, I’ll share an estimate of the time your project is likely to take, and you contribute in a way that feels fair and respectful for both of us. This trust-based contribution approach keeps my work accessible to people/organizations with limited incomes while allowing those who can to support the work more fully. Organizations that need a formal quote are welcome to request one.

Writing, Editing & Story Crafting

Do you want to tell the story of your organization, share a personal, family, or heritage narrative, offer a unique gift, or simply need guidance on a writing project?

I draw on my experience as a published author and content creator to support you with a reflective, grounded, and attentive approach. I help with writing articles, blog posts, personal narratives, and long-form projects, as well as editing and rewriting for clarity, depth, and tone. I also offer ghostwriting for those who want to express their ideas authentically. I also provide gentle guidance for beginners exploring book-writing or storytelling.

Beyond writing, I support story capture through interviews, photography, and filmed portraits, helping your stories reach broader audiences across platforms. 

I offer translation services (French ↔ English).

Websites, Content & Digital Strategy

Looking to build a website, improve your online presence, or communicate more effectively online? I help individuals and small organizations establish a clear, authentic digital presence through light communication strategy, website assessment, text rewriting, and simple WordPress website creation. I guide you in clarifying messaging, defining audiences, and structuring communication with tone and priorities in mind.

I can also support SEO optimization and pilot more complex website projects with external agencies, from concept to delivery, drawing on my experience in web design, development, and organizational website rebuilds.

Websites, Content & Digital Strategy

Looking to build a website, improve your online presence, or communicate more effectively online? I help individuals and small organizations establish a clear, authentic digital presence through light communication strategy, website assessment, text rewriting, and simple WordPress website creation. I guide you in clarifying messaging, defining audiences, and structuring communication with tone and priorities in mind.

I can also support SEO optimization and pilot more complex website projects with external agencies, from concept to delivery, drawing on my experience in web design, development, and organizational website rebuilds.

Eco-Anxiety Support & Coaching

Many of us feel fear, grief, or powerlessness in the face of ecological change. The impulse is often to “do more” to feel better, but sustained, rooted engagement usually begins with space to feel, grieve, and make sense of what’s happening. I offer gentle reflective spaces where people can explore their inner landscape and discover grounded ways to participate that suit their personality and capacity, without burning out.

Drawing on ecopsychology, trauma-informed support, grief work, and ancestral perspectives, I facilitate connective circles, meaning-making sessions, gentle coaching, and practices that clarify role and purpose while fostering belonging and connection to place. For eco-anxious people, communities, and conservation groups.

Nature &Wildlife Photography Mentoring

Ever wondered how to truly see the stories of the wild and capture them through your camera? I’ve been photographing wildlife for over 15 years with a deep connection to landscapes and the natural world. I guide beginners in preparing for outings, framing shots, and understanding camera basics, while encouraging you to observe, notice, and capture the stories around you.

My goal is to help you photograph wildlife respectfully and thoughtfully, enjoying both the process of learning and the story each moment holds.

Nature &Wildlife Photography Mentoring

Ever wondered how to truly see the stories of the wild and capture them through your camera? I’ve been photographing wildlife for over 15 years with a deep connection to landscapes and the natural world. I guide beginners in preparing for outings, framing shots, and understanding camera basics, while encouraging you to observe, notice, and capture the stories around you.

My goal is to help you photograph wildlife respectfully and thoughtfully, enjoying both the process of learning and the story each moment holds.

Genealogy Research (France)

Curious about your French roots and the stories of your ancestors? If you have the names and birthplaces of your last three or four generations, I can help you explore and expand your family tree. Using genealogy software and digital regional archives, I locate certificates, registers, and historical records, supporting you in tracing your lineage with care, accuracy, and respect for the lives behind the names.