Volunteer: Regional Director

Borgen Project; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for passionate individuals to serve as Regional Directors, where you will mobilize your community to advocate for poverty reduction legislation. This volunteer role offers a unique opportunity to influence foreign policy and improve living conditions for those in need. You will engage with local leaders, manage fundraising efforts, and serve as an ambassador for the cause. If you are organized, a strong communicator, and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team working towards significant global change and help create a better future for millions.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of politics and international development is essential.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with local government leaders to advocate for legislation.
• Mobilize community members to support poverty reduction efforts.
• Manage fundraising campaigns and build a network.

Skills

Understanding of politics

Organizational skills

Team player

Communication skills

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Join to apply for the Volunteer: Regional Director role at The Borgen Project.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further! 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 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.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with local government leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for the world’s poor.
• Mobilize people in your community to contact their government leaders to support poverty reduction legislation.
• Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
• Build a network of people engaged in the cause.
• Serve as The Borgen Project’s ambassador in your city.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of politics and international development.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks while managing their work time efficiently.
• Strong team player that loves to bring new ideas to the table.
• Ability to demonstrate frequent independent judgment with decisiveness.
• Excellent overall communication skills (oral, written, presentation).

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

Salary: Unpaid

Duration: 6-months

Hours: 4-6 hours per week

Start Date: New programs 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

Associate

Employment type

Volunteer

Job function

Other

Industries

Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations