Volunteer: Regional Director

The Borgen Project; Rochdale; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate individual to take on the role of Regional Director. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence foreign policy and advocate for poverty reduction legislation. As a Regional Director, you will engage with local leaders, mobilize community support, and manage fundraising campaigns. This volunteer role allows you to make a significant impact while working flexibly, dedicating 4-6 hours per week. Join a movement that has positively affected nearly 500 million lives and be a part of the change you wish to see 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.
• Mobilize community members to support poverty reduction legislation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Political Understanding

Job description

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From CNN to The Huffington Post, the world is talking about the innovative movement that is downsizing global poverty. The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nations on earth should be doing more to address global poverty. The national campaign is working to make poverty a focus of U.S. and U.K. foreign policy.

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 advocacy, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of bills 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 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 community members to contact their government leaders supporting poverty reduction 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 the ability to prioritize 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; new programs start monthly, you choose your start month.

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