Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

The Borgen Project; Brighton; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative organization dedicated to reducing global poverty is seeking passionate volunteers for its Writer/Journalist Programme. This remote, part-time opportunity allows you to contribute to impactful content creation for BORGEN Magazine and The Borgen Project Blog. You'll engage in meaningful tasks like article writing, researching important topics, and supporting advocacy efforts. With a flexible schedule, you can complete the 12-week program at your own pace while gaining valuable experience in marketing, public relations, and writing. Join a movement that has positively impacted millions and make a difference in the world!

Benefits

College Credit

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals eager to fight poverty and right wrongs.
• No prior experience necessary; college credit available.

Responsibilities

• Write articles and research topics for BORGEN Magazine.
• Assist with advocacy efforts and fundraising campaigns.

Skills

Article Writing

Research Skills

Advocacy

Fundraising

Education

No prior experience necessary

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 organisation that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty.

With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Writer/Journalist Programme

The role focuses on content creation for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.

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

Responsibilities include:

1. Article writing.
2. Researching topics.
3. Assisting with The Borgen Project's advocacy efforts.
4. Assisting with fundraising by creating a personal campaign and meeting targets.

Experience: No prior experience necessary. We seek passionate individuals eager to fight poverty and right wrongs, regardless of background or GPA.

Details: This is an unpaid programme, although college credit is available.

Start Date: New programmes begin every month; you may choose your start month.

This volunteer opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Civic and Social Organizations
• Non-profit Organizations