Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

The Borgen Project seeks passionate volunteers for its Writer/Journalist Programme, focusing on content creation for its platforms. This part-time, unpaid role allows individuals to contribute to advocacy efforts against global poverty while gaining valuable experience and possibly college credit.

Benefits

College credit may be available

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals committed to fighting poverty.
• No prior experience necessary.
• Open to all backgrounds and GPAs.

Responsibilities

• Write articles for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.
• Research topics related to global poverty.
• Assist with advocacy and fundraising efforts.

Skills

Writing

Research

Advocacy

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 close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Writer/Journalist Programme

This 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 program. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities include:

1. Article writing
2. Researching topics
3. Assisting with advocacy efforts
4. Assisting with fundraising, including creating a personal fundraising campaign and meeting targets

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

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

Start Date: Programs begin each month. You can choose your start month.

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