Volunteer: Public Relations/Marketing Programme

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to reducing global poverty through advocacy and awareness. This volunteer role offers a unique opportunity to engage in public relations and marketing efforts, supporting initiatives that impact millions. You'll work remotely, developing branding campaigns, conducting market research, and pitching to media outlets. Ideal for passionate individuals looking to make a difference, this program provides a platform to enhance your skills while contributing to a noble cause. Perfect for those seeking to gain experience in a meaningful way, while advocating for change on a global scale.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is necessary; passion for fighting poverty is key.
• Open to individuals from any background or GPA.

Responsibilities

• Create branding campaigns and conduct market research.
• Pitch story ideas to media and develop fundraising strategies.

Skills

Branding Campaign Creation

Market Research

Media Pitching

Fundraising Strategy Development

Social Media Strategy

Job description

Volunteer: Public Relations/Marketing Programme

Join us to apply for the Volunteer: Public Relations/Marketing Programme role at The Borgen Project.

Overview

From CNN to The Huffington Post, the world is talking about the movement that is downsizing global poverty. The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nations should do more to address global poverty. Our campaign aims to influence U.S. and U.K. foreign policy to prioritize this issue.

Are you passionate about making a difference? If so, this is your opportunity!
The Borgen Project is an international organization working at the political level to improve living conditions for those affected by war, famine, and poverty. With 20 years of advocacy experience, we've supported numerous bills benefiting nearly 500 million people in developing countries.

Role Details

This is a part-time, unpaid, remote programme requiring 12 hours per week for 12 weeks. If your availability is limited, you may work ahead and complete the programme sooner.

The role involves:

• Creating a branding campaign
• Conducting informal focus groups and gathering feedback for market research
• Pitching story ideas to media outlets
• Developing and executing a fundraising strategy
• Planning, marketing, and presenting at informational meetings
• Utilizing social media and developing web messaging strategies
• Supporting The Borgen Project's advocacy efforts

Qualifications

No prior experience is necessary. We seek passionate individuals committed to fighting poverty and advocating for change, regardless of background or GPA.

Additional Information

This is an unpaid programme, though college credit may be available. New sessions start every month, and you can choose your preferred start date.

This volunteer opportunity is offered through VolunteerMatch in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.