Volunteer: Regional Director

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join as Regional Directors. This volunteer role empowers you to influence foreign policy and mobilize community support for poverty reduction legislation. With a flexible start date and the ability to work from your city, you will engage with local government leaders and implement fundraising campaigns. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the fight against global poverty while building valuable skills and connections.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of politics and international development.
• Strong team player with innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Meet with local government leaders and lobby for legislation.
• Mobilize community members to contact their government representatives.
• Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Political Awareness

Innovative Thinking

Job description

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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 make poverty a focus of U.S. and U.K. foreign policy.

Are you passionate about making a difference?

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, 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 your government in support of poverty reduction legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with local government leaders and lobby for legislation that improves conditions for the poor.
• Mobilize community members to contact their government representatives.
• Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
• Build a network of engaged supporters.
• Serve as The Borgen Project’s ambassador locally.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of politics and international development.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong team player with innovative 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; start any month you choose

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