Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Program

The Borgen Project; Whitehorse; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The Borgen Project is seeking passionate individuals for a part-time Writer/Journalist program focused on content creation for BORGEN Magazine and their Blog. This unpaid role offers the opportunity to contribute to advocacy efforts against global poverty while gaining valuable experience. Participants can work remotely and have flexible start dates.

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary, looking for passionate individuals.

Responsibilities

• Write articles and assist with advocacy efforts.
• Conduct research on various topics.
• Help with fundraising and personal campaigns.

Skills

Researching topics

Article writing

Advocacy

Job description

Overview

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 advocacy, 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:

• Article writing
• Researching topics
• Assisting with advocacy efforts
• Assisting with fundraising, including creating a personal fundraising campaign and meeting targets

Experience

No prior experience is necessary. We’re looking for passionate individuals committed to fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of GPA or background.

Details

This is an unpaid program, although college credit is available.

Start Date

New programs begin every month. You can choose your start date.

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