Volunteer: Political Affairs Program

The Borgen Project; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Borgen Project seeks dedicated volunteers for a Political Affairs Program focusing on poverty advocacy in Canada and beyond. This part-time, remote, unpaid role involves political outreach, fundraising, and public speaking to advance poverty-reduction efforts. Passionate individuals looking to make an impact are encouraged to apply, with flexible start dates and potential college credit opportunities.

Benefits

Potential for college credit

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; passion for fighting poverty emphasized.
• Eager individuals from any GPA/background welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead public and political outreach efforts in your district.
• Mobilize individuals to advocate for poverty-reduction legislation.
• Assist with fundraising and represent The Borgen Project at events.

Skills

Public Speaking

Political Outreach

Fundraising

Job description

From CNN to The Huffington Post, the world is talking about the innovative movement that is downsizing global poverty. The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nations on earth should be doing more to address global poverty. The national campaign is working to make poverty a focus of U.S. and U.K. foreign policy.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world?

The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine, and poverty.

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

Political Affairs Program

This role focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian, and U.K. foreign policy. It is a part-time, unpaid, remote program requiring 12 hours per week for 12 weeks. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities Include

1. Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
2. Meeting with members of Congress/Government in your State/District/Constituency.
3. Representing The Borgen Project at various events.
4. Assisting with fundraising, including creating a personal campaign and meeting targets.
5. Mobilizing individuals to contact their government representatives in support of poverty-reduction legislation.
6. Speaking to groups, classes, and organizations.
7. Writing letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media, and other groups.

Experience

No prior experience is necessary. We seek passionate individuals eager to fight poverty, regardless of GPA or background.

Details

This is an unpaid opportunity, but college credit may be available.

Start Date

Programs begin each month; you may choose your start date.

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