Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for a unique volunteer opportunity as a Writer/Journalist. This role focuses on content creation for a prominent magazine and blog, allowing you to make a real impact in the fight against poverty. With flexible hours and the chance to earn college credit, this program offers a valuable experience for anyone looking to enhance their writing skills while contributing to meaningful advocacy work. If you are driven by a desire to create change and have a knack for storytelling, this is the perfect chance to join an organization dedicated to making a difference.

Benefits

College credit available

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Passion for fighting poverty and social justice is essential.
• No prior experience required; open to all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Article writing

Researching topics

Fundraising

Advocacy

Education

No specific educational requirement

Job description

Join to apply for the Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme role at The Borgen Project.

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 is focused 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

• Article writing.
• Researching topics.
• Assisting with The Borgen Project's advocacy efforts.
• Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.

Experience

No prior experience is necessary; we’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.

Details

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

Start Date

New programmes begin every month; you choose the month you wish to start.

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

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Volunteer

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations