Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

The Borgen Project; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An international organization is seeking passionate volunteers for a Writer/Journalist Programme aimed at combating global poverty. This part-time, remote opportunity allows you to contribute to BORGEN Magazine and The Borgen Project Blog by writing articles and conducting research. With a focus on advocacy, you'll help raise awareness and support for impactful initiatives. This program not only provides valuable experience but also the chance to make a real difference in the world. Join a dedicated team committed to improving living conditions for those affected by war, famine, and poverty.

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals committed to fighting poverty.
• No prior experience necessary; open to all academic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Write articles and research relevant topics.
• Assist with advocacy efforts and create fundraising campaigns.

Skills

Article writing

Researching topics

Advocacy efforts

Fundraising campaigns

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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 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. It 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:

1. Article writing
2. Researching topics
3. Assisting with advocacy efforts
4. Creating personal fundraising campaigns and meeting targets

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