Volunteer: Advocate

The Borgen Project; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for an entry-level volunteer position as an Advocate. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by raising awareness about global poverty and advocating for change. You'll engage with community members, manage fundraising initiatives, and represent the organization in your city. With a focus on improving living conditions for those affected by war and famine, this role is perfect for those looking to gain experience in advocacy while contributing to a noble cause. Join a movement that has already benefited millions worldwide!

Qualifications

• Excellent overall communication skills: oral, written, presentation.
• Ability to self-manage and prioritise assignments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador for the world’s poor and build awareness.
• Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
• Contact government leaders in support of key poverty-reduction programmes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Self-management

Prioritisation

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 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 the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of numerous bills benefiting close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Role: Advocate

This is a great entry-level volunteer position for someone looking to be part of The Borgen Project.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador for the world’s poor. Build awareness of the issues and ways people can help.
• Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
• Represent The Borgen Project in your city - attend events and engage people in the cause.
• Contact government leaders in support of key poverty-reduction programmes.

Qualifications

• Excellent overall communication skills: oral, written, presentation.
• Ability to self-manage and prioritise assignments.

Location

U.S., U.K., and Canada

Salary

Unpaid

Duration

3 months

Hours

4 hours per week

Start Date

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

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