Volunteer: Regional Director

Borgen Project; Leicester; Remote; 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 key poverty reduction legislation. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence foreign policy and improve living conditions for those affected by global poverty. With flexible hours and the chance to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for those looking to contribute to meaningful change in the world.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Understanding of politics

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

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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. The campaign aims to influence U.S. and U.K. foreign policy to prioritize poverty reduction.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world?

Look no further! 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 experience, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of 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 key poverty reduction legislation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Meet with local government leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for the world’s poor.
2. Mobilize community members to contact their government leaders supporting poverty reduction legislation.
3. Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
4. Build a network of engaged supporters.
5. Serve as The Borgen Project’s ambassador in your city.

Qualifications

1. Basic understanding of politics and international development.
2. Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
3. Strong team player who brings new ideas.
4. Ability to exercise independent judgment and decisiveness.
5. 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 every month, and you choose your start month.

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