Volunteer: Political Affairs Programme

Volunteermatch; Leicester; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking passionate individuals for a part-time remote program focused on advocating for poverty in foreign policy. This unique opportunity allows participants to engage with political leaders, conduct impactful research, and develop advocacy materials. As part of a mission-driven team, you will contribute to significant outreach efforts aimed at addressing global poverty. If you are eager to make a difference and have limited availability, this flexible program lets you work at your own pace. Join this movement to influence policy and help improve lives worldwide.

Qualifications

• Strong advocacy skills with experience in engaging political leaders.
• Ability to conduct thorough research on global poverty issues.

Responsibilities

• Engage with political leaders to advocate for poverty-focused policies.
• Conduct research on global poverty issues and their implications.

Skills

Advocacy

Research Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Relevant Degree in Political Science or Social Work

Job description

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.

1120 Pacific Avenue Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98402, US

Mission Statement

The Borgen Project is an innovative, national campaign that works with U.S. and U.K. leaders to improve their response to the global poverty crisis.

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.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights

Immigrants & Refugees

Responsibilities

1. Engage with political leaders to advocate for poverty-focused policies.
2. Conduct research on global poverty issues and their implications.
3. Support the development of advocacy materials and campaigns.
4. Collaborate with team members to strategize outreach efforts.