Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

The Borgen Project; Bournemouth; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking passionate volunteers for a Writer/Journalist Programme aimed at combating global poverty. This unique opportunity allows individuals to contribute to content creation for BORGEN Magazine and The Borgen Project Blog, while supporting advocacy efforts and fundraising initiatives. With a commitment of 12 hours per week over 12 weeks, participants can work remotely and choose their start date, making it flexible for those with busy schedules. This unpaid programme is perfect for anyone eager to make a difference and gain valuable experience in writing and advocacy.

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals interested in fighting poverty and advocating for change.
• No prior experience necessary; open to all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Write articles and research topics for BORGEN Magazine and the blog.
• Support advocacy efforts and assist with fundraising campaigns.

Skills

Article writing

Researching topics

Advocacy

Fundraising

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?

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 close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Writer/Journalist Programme

This role involves content creation for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.

This is a part-time, unpaid remote programme of 12 hours per week for 12 weeks. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities include:

• Article writing
• Researching topics
• Supporting The Borgen Project's advocacy efforts
• Assisting with fundraising by creating a personal campaign and meeting targets

Experience: No prior experience necessary. We seek passionate individuals interested in fighting poverty and advocating for change, regardless of background or GPA.

Details: This is an unpaid programme; college credit may be available.

Start date: New programmes begin monthly. You can choose your start month.

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