Volunteer: Advocate

The Borgen Project; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate volunteers to advocate for poverty reduction. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by raising awareness and managing fundraising efforts. Volunteers will engage with government leaders and represent the organization at local events. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change while developing valuable skills in communication and project management. Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives around the world, and help drive the mission of alleviating poverty in developing countries.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required for effective advocacy.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador for the world’s poor and build awareness.
• Manage fundraising campaigns and represent the organization locally.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-management

Prioritization

Job description

Join to apply for the Volunteer: Advocate role at The Borgen Project

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further! The Borgen Project is an international organization working to improve living conditions for those impacted by war, famine, and poverty. With 20 years of experience, we advocate for policies that benefit nearly 500 million people in developing countries.

Key Responsibilities

1. Serve as an ambassador for the world’s poor. Build awareness of issues and ways people can help.
2. Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
3. Represent The Borgen Project in your city by attending events and engaging people in the cause.
4. Contact government leaders to support key poverty-reduction programs.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation).
• Ability to self-manage and prioritize assignments.

Details

• Location: U.S., U.K., and Canada
• Salary: Unpaid
• Duration: 3 months
• Hours: 4 hours per week
• Start Date: Flexible; new programs begin every month, you choose your start month.

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