Volunteer: Political Affairs Programme

The Borgen Project; Dundee; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Borgen Project seeks a Political Affairs Programme Volunteer to advocate for poverty reduction in U.S. and U.K. foreign policy. This unpaid role involves public outreach, meeting with officials, and mobilizing support for legislation. Flexible hours and college credit may be available.

Benefits

College Credit

Qualifications

• Passionate about fighting poverty and advocating for change.

Responsibilities

• Leading public and political outreach.
• Meeting with government representatives.
• Assisting with fundraising efforts.

Skills

Advocacy

Public Outreach

Fundraising

Job description

Job Opportunity: Political Affairs Programme Volunteer

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 organization 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 nearly 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 requiring 12 hours per week for 12 weeks. If your availability is limited, you may work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities

• 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 by creating a personal campaign and meeting targets.
• Mobilizing individuals to contact their government representatives in support of key legislation to reduce poverty.
• 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 seek individuals passionate about fighting poverty and advocating for change, regardless of GPA or background.

Details

This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity; college credit may be available.

Start Date

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

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