Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

The Borgen Project offers a Writer/Journalist Programme focused on content creation for BORGEN Magazine and its blog. This part-time, unpaid program allows individuals to contribute to meaningful advocacy work and gain valuable experience while making a difference in the world. Participants can work remotely, completing tasks over 12 weeks, with flexibility to accommodate varied availability.

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

• Passion for fighting poverty and advocacy.
• No prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Write articles for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.
• Research topics and assist advocacy efforts.
• Create a personal fundraising campaign.

Job description

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 benefitting 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 The Borgen Project's advocacy efforts
• Assisting with fundraising by creating a personal campaign and meeting targets

Experience

No prior experience is necessary. We’re looking for people passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPA or background.

Details

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

Start Date

New programmes begin every month. You can choose your start month.

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