Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Program

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

Job summary

An innovative organization focused on reducing global poverty is seeking passionate individuals for a volunteer Writer/Journalist Program. This engaging opportunity allows you to contribute to content creation for BORGEN Magazine and The Borgen Project Blog while supporting advocacy efforts. As a volunteer, you'll have the chance to make a real difference in the world by writing articles, researching important topics, and assisting with fundraising initiatives. This program is flexible, allowing you to work remotely and complete tasks at your own pace. Join a community dedicated to improving lives and shaping foreign policy to prioritize poverty reduction.

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

• Passion for fighting poverty and making a difference is essential.
• No prior experience necessary, open to all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Write articles and conduct research on relevant topics.
• Assist with advocacy efforts and fundraising campaigns.

Skills

Article writing

Researching topics

Advocacy

Fundraising

Education

No specific education required

Job description

Join to apply for the Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Program role at The Borgen Project.

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 will include:

• 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.

Start Date: 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

• Volunteer

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Civic and Social Organizations
• Non-profit Organizations