Volunteer: Political Affairs Programme

Borgen Project; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Borgen Project recherche des bénévoles passionnés, désireux de s'engager dans un programme de 12 semaines axé sur l'amélioration des politiques de lutte contre la pauvreté au niveau international. Ce programme de bénévolat à distance de 12 heures par semaine inclut des responsabilités de sensibilisation et de mobilisation auprès des décideurs politiques.

Benefits

Crédit académique disponible

Qualifications

• Aucune expérience préalable n'est nécessaire, mais une passion pour la lutte contre la pauvreté est requise.
• Aptitudes en communication et mobilisation des individus sont favorisées.

Responsibilities

• Diriger les sensibilisations publiques et politiques dans votre district.
• Rencontrer des membres du Congrès/Gouvernement pour discuter des législations de réduction de la pauvreté.
• Représenter The Borgen Project lors d'événements d'affaires, politiques et communautaires.

Skills

Communication

Mobilisation

Engagement communautaire

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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 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.

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. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
• Mobilizing individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction 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’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.

Details This is an unpaid programme, although college credit is available.

Start Date New programmes begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations

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