Volunteer: Political Affairs Programme

The Borgen Project; Carlisle; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for a part-time Political Affairs Programme aimed at making poverty a priority in foreign policy. This unique opportunity allows you to engage in advocacy, outreach, and community representation while contributing to significant legislative efforts. With a flexible schedule, you can complete the programme at your own pace, making it ideal for those eager to make a difference without prior experience. Join a movement that has impacted millions and help shape the future of global poverty reduction.

Benefits

College credit available

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Passion for fighting poverty and advocacy.
• No prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead public and political outreach.
• Assist with fundraising and mobilize individuals.
• Represent the organization at events.

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? Look no further!

The Borgen Project is an international organisation 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.

Political Affairs Programme

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

Responsibilities Will 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 business, political, and community events.
4. Assisting with fundraising by creating a personal campaign and meeting targets.
5. Mobilizing individuals to contact their government representatives in support of key 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’re looking for people passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of GPA or background.

Details

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

Start Date

New programmes begin every month; you can choose your start month.

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