Volunteer: Political Affairs Programme

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

Job summary

The Borgen Project is seeking volunteers for its Political Affairs Programme, focusing on advocacy to make poverty a priority in U.K. foreign policy. This part-time, unpaid remote role involves leading outreach efforts, meeting government officials, and mobilizing citizens for legislative support.

Benefits

Potential college credit

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary.
• Seeking individuals passionate about advocating for change.

Responsibilities

• Leading public and political outreach.
• Meeting with government representatives.
• Representing The Borgen Project at events.

Skills

Passion for fighting poverty

Advocacy

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?

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, unpaid, remote programme of 12 hours per week for 12 weeks. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities

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 legislation to reduce poverty.
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 seek individuals passionate about fighting poverty and advocating for change, regardless of GPA or background.

Details

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

Start Date

New programmes begin every month. You can choose your start month.

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