Volunteer: Political Affairs Programme

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

Job summary

The Borgen Project seeks volunteers for their Political Affairs Programme in a remote role focusing on advocacy against global poverty. Candidates will engage in public outreach, meet political leaders, and assist in fundraising efforts. This part-time, unpaid program allows passionate individuals to make a significant impact while developing valuable skills.

Benefits

College credit may be available

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; looking for individuals committed to fighting poverty.
• Will consider candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead public and political outreach in your area.
• Meet with government representatives.
• Assist with fundraising and create personal campaigns.

Skills

Passion for social change

Public speaking

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 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 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 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 by creating a personal campaign and meeting targets.
• Mobilizing individuals to contact their government representatives in support of key 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 are looking for passionate individuals committed to fighting poverty, regardless of background or GPA.

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.

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