Political Affairs Programme - The Borgen Project

Apprenticeships; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to fighting poverty through political advocacy. The Political Affairs Programme offers a unique opportunity to make a difference while gaining valuable experience. Engage with policymakers, lead outreach efforts, and mobilize support for key legislation. This part-time, unpaid program allows flexibility in hours and can be completed remotely. Ideal for those passionate about social change, regardless of background or experience.

Benefits

College/University Credit

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; seeking passionate individuals.

Responsibilities

• Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
• Assisting with fundraising by creating personal campaigns.

Skills

Advocacy

Public Outreach

Fundraising

Job description

Political Affairs Programme - The Borgen Project

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14th May 2025

The Borgen Project is an international organisation working at the political level to improve living conditions for those impacted by war, famine, and poverty.

With 20 years of experience in advocacy, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of numerous bills benefiting nearly 500 million people in developing countries.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further!

Political Affairs Programme: Internship/Voluntary

This role focuses on making poverty a priority in U.S., Canadian, and U.K. foreign policy.

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

Responsibilities include:

• Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
• Meeting with members of Congress or government officials in your area.
• Representing The Borgen Project at various events.
• Assisting with fundraising by creating personal campaigns and meeting targets.
• Mobilising individuals to contact their government representatives in support of key legislation.
• Speaking to groups, classes, and organizations.
• Writing letters of support to political leaders, media, and other groups.

Experience needed:

No prior experience is required. We seek passionate individuals eager to fight poverty and advocate for change, regardless of GPA or background.

Details:

This is an unpaid programme, but college/university credit may be available.

Start Date:

Programs begin every month; you can choose your start date.

The closing date for applications is 10/06/2025.

Location

This job is nationwide in the UK.