Volunteer: Political Affairs Programme

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

Job summary

An established organization is seeking dedicated volunteers for its Political Affairs Programme, aimed at making poverty a priority in foreign policy. This part-time, remote role allows you to engage with political leaders, mobilize communities, and advocate for change. With flexible scheduling, you can contribute to impactful initiatives while gaining valuable experience. Join a passionate team committed to fighting global poverty and making a difference in the world.

Benefits

College Credit

Flexible Scheduling

Remote Work

Qualifications

• Passionate about fighting poverty and advocating for change.
• No prior experience required; open to all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead public and political outreach in your area.
• Meet with government officials to discuss poverty reduction.
• Represent the organization at various events.

Skills

Public Outreach

Advocacy

Fundraising

Communication

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?

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 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 poverty-reduction legislation.
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 are seeking individuals passionate about fighting poverty and advocating for change, regardless of GPA or background.

Details

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

Start Date

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

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