Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Program

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated volunteers for their Writer/Journalist Program. This engaging role focuses on content creation for a prominent magazine and blog, aimed at raising awareness about global poverty issues. Volunteers will have the opportunity to write articles, conduct research, and contribute to advocacy efforts that impact millions. This part-time, remote program allows flexibility in completion, making it ideal for those passionate about making a difference. Join a movement that has been actively working for 20 years to improve lives and influence policy on a global scale.

Benefits

College credit available

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Passion for fighting poverty and advocacy.
• No prior experience necessary, open to all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Write articles for BORGEN Magazine and the blog.
• Research topics related to global poverty.
• Assist in fundraising efforts and advocacy.

Skills

Article writing

Researching topics

Fundraising

Education

No specific educational requirement

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? Look no further! 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 worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Writer/Journalist Program

The role is focused 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

• Article writing.
• Researching topics.
• Assisting with The Borgen Project's advocacy efforts.
• Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.

Experience

No prior experience is necessary; we’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.

Details

This is an unpaid program, although college credit is available. New programs begin every month; you choose the month you wish to start.

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

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations