Volunteer: Regional Director

The Borgen Project; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate individual for the role of Regional Director. In this volunteer position, you will act as an ambassador, mobilizing your community to advocate for poverty reduction legislation. This role allows you to influence foreign policy and make a significant impact on improving living conditions for the poor. With flexible hours and the opportunity to engage with local leaders, this is a unique chance to contribute to a meaningful cause while gaining valuable experience in advocacy and community organizing.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of politics and international development.
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Meet with local government leaders and lobby for legislation.
• Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
• Build a network of engaged supporters.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Political Understanding

Time Management

Job description

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From CNN to The Huffington Post, the world is talking about the movement that is reducing global poverty. The Borgen Project believes that leaders of powerful nations should do more to address global poverty. The campaign aims to make poverty a focus of U.S. and U.K. foreign policy.

Are you passionate about making a difference? Look no further!

The Borgen Project is an organization working at the political level to improve conditions for those affected by war, famine, and poverty. With 20 years of advocacy experience, it has supported legislation benefiting nearly 500 million people in developing countries.

Regional Director: You don’t need to be a lobbyist to influence foreign policy. As a Regional Director, you’ll serve as a Borgen Project ambassador in your city—mobilizing friends, family, and colleagues to contact their government in support of poverty reduction legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with local government leaders and lobby for legislation improving living conditions for the poor.
• Mobilize community members to contact government leaders supporting poverty legislation.
• Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
• Build a network of engaged supporters.
• Serve as The Borgen Project’s ambassador in your city.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of politics and international development.
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Strong team player who brings new ideas.
• Decisive with independent judgment.
• Excellent communication skills—oral, written, and presentation.

Location: U.S., U.K., and Canada

Salary: Unpaid

Duration: 6 months

Hours: 4-6 hours per week

Start Date: Flexible; programs start monthly, you choose the start month.

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