Volunteer: Regional Director

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

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking passionate individuals to join as Regional Directors. This role empowers you to influence foreign policy and mobilize your community in support of poverty reduction legislation. With 20 years of advocacy experience, you'll be part of a movement that has positively impacted nearly 500 million lives. You will build networks, manage fundraising campaigns, and serve as an ambassador for change in your city. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the world while working flexibly with a commitment of 4-6 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of politics and international development.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with local government leaders to lobby for legislation.
• Mobilize community members to support poverty reduction legislation.

Skills

Understanding of politics

Organizational skills

Team player

Communication skills

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 numerous 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 your community to contact your government in support of 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.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment decisively.
• 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 begin each month, you choose your start month

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