Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking passionate volunteers for their Writer/Journalist Programme. This remote, part-time opportunity focuses on creating impactful content for BORGEN Magazine and The Borgen Project Blog. You'll engage in article writing, research, and advocacy efforts aimed at addressing global poverty. With flexible scheduling, you can complete the programme in 12 weeks while making a difference in the world. Join a movement that has already supported millions in improving their living conditions and be part of a cause that matters.

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals committed to fighting poverty.
• No prior experience necessary; college credit available.

Responsibilities

• Write articles for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.
• Research topics and assist with advocacy and fundraising efforts.

Skills

Article writing

Researching topics

Advocacy efforts

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

The role focuses on 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
• Assisting with advocacy efforts
• Assisting with fundraising, including creating a personal campaign and meeting targets

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

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

Start Date: New programmes begin monthly; you can choose your start month.

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