Volunteer: Political Affairs Program

Borgen Project; Hamilton; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Borgen Project is seeking volunteers for its Political Affairs Program, a part-time, unpaid remote opportunity focused on political outreach and advocacy against poverty. Participants will engage in various responsibilities, including meeting with government officials and mobilizing community support for key legislation. This program offers valuable experience and may provide college credit.

Benefits

College credit may be available

Responsibilities

• Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
• Meeting with members of Congress/Government in your area.
• Representing The Borgen Project at various events.
• Assisting with fundraising and creating personal campaigns.
• Mobilizing individuals to contact government representatives about key legislation.
• Speaking to groups, classes, and organizations.
• Writing letters of support to political leaders and media.

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From CNN to The Huffington Post, the world is talking about the movement to reduce global poverty. The Borgen Project advocates for making poverty a focus of U.S. and U.K. foreign policy. The organization works to improve living conditions for those affected by war, famine, and poverty.

With 20 years of experience, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of bills benefiting nearly 500 million people in developing countries.

Political Affairs Program

This is a part-time, unpaid, remote program of 12 hours per week for 12 weeks. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program sooner.

Responsibilities

• Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
• Meeting with members of Congress/Government in your area.
• Representing The Borgen Project at various events.
• Assisting with fundraising and creating personal campaigns.
• Mobilizing individuals to contact government representatives about key legislation.
• Speaking to groups, classes, and organizations.
• Writing letters of support to political leaders and media.

Experience

No prior experience is necessary. We seek passionate individuals interested in fighting poverty, regardless of background or GPA.

Details

This is an unpaid opportunity; college credit may be available.

Start Date

Programs start every month. You can choose your start month.

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