Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Program

Borgen Project; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Borgen Project is seeking volunteers for its Writer/Journalist Program, focusing on content creation for BORGEN Magazine and the Borgen Project Blog. This part-time, unpaid program requires 12 hours per week and offers the chance to make a significant impact in the fight against global poverty.

Benefits

College credit may be available.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is necessary.
• Looking for passionate individuals interested in fighting poverty.

Responsibilities

• Article writing.
• Researching topics.
• Assisting with advocacy efforts.
• Assisting with fundraising.

Job description

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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 the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of numerous bills benefiting close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Writer/Journalist Program

This role focuses on content creation for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.

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

Responsibilities include:

1. Article writing
2. Researching topics
3. Assisting with advocacy efforts
4. Assisting with fundraising, including creating a personal fundraising campaign and meeting targets

Experience: No prior experience is necessary. We’re looking for passionate individuals interested in fighting poverty, regardless of background or GPA.

Details: This is an unpaid program, but college credit may be available.

Start Date: New programs begin every month; you can choose your start month.

This volunteer opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Civic and Social Organizations
• Non-profit Organizations