Volunteer: Political Affairs Programme

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

Job summary

An established industry player dedicated to reducing global poverty is seeking passionate volunteers for their Political Affairs Programme. This innovative role focuses on influencing U.S., Canadian, and U.K. foreign policy to prioritize poverty reduction. As a volunteer, you will engage in public outreach, meet with government representatives, and assist in fundraising efforts. This part-time, remote programme allows you to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience in advocacy and political engagement. Join this mission-driven organization and help shape policies that improve lives around the world.

Benefits

College credit available

Flexible start dates

Qualifications

• Passion for fighting poverty and advocacy work is essential.
• No prior experience necessary; open to all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead public and political outreach efforts in your area.
• Assist with fundraising and mobilize individuals for legislation.

Skills

Public Outreach

Fundraising

Advocacy

Communication

Education

No specific educational requirements

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 worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Political Affairs Programme: The role focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian, and U.K. foreign policy. This 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:

• Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
• Meeting with members of Congress/Government in your State/District/Constituency.
• Representing The Borgen Project at various business, political, and community events.
• Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
• Mobilizing individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
• Speaking to groups, classes, and organizations.
• 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 who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.

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

Start Date: New programmes begin every month; you choose the month you wish to start.

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

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

Job function

• Other
• Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations