Volunteer: Political Affairs Programme

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

Job summary

An innovative organization dedicated to tackling global poverty is seeking passionate individuals for a part-time, remote program. This unique opportunity allows you to contribute to advocacy efforts that influence U.S., Canadian, and U.K. foreign policy regarding poverty. Over 12 weeks, you will engage in meaningful work that aims to improve the lives of millions affected by war, famine, and poverty. If you are committed, have strong communication skills, and want to make a difference, this program is perfect for you. Join a movement that is making headlines and driving change on a global scale!

Qualifications

• Passion for advocacy and human rights is essential.
• Commitment of 12 hours per week for 12 weeks is required.

Responsibilities

• Focus on making poverty a priority in foreign policy.
• Engage in advocacy efforts to support global poverty reduction.

Skills

Advocacy

Human Rights

Communication Skills

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

Minimum Requirements

1. Passion for advocacy and human rights.
2. Ability to commit 12 hours per week for 12 weeks.
3. Strong communication skills.