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Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

The Borgen Project

England

Remote

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Part time

Yesterday
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Job summary

The Borgen Project offers a part-time, remote Writer/Journalist programme focusing on content creation for BORGEN Magazine and the Blog. The role is designed for individuals passionate about advocacy, allowing flexibility in completion within 12 weeks. Participants can contribute to meaningful efforts against global poverty while gaining valuable experience in writing and research.

Qualifications

  • Passionate about fighting poverty and advocating for change.
  • No prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Writing articles for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.
  • Researching topics related to global poverty.
  • Assisting with advocacy and fundraising efforts.

Skills

Writing
Research
Advocacy

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?

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 nearly 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 programme. 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 The Borgen Project's advocacy efforts
  4. Assisting with fundraising by creating a personal campaign and meeting targets

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

Details: This is an unpaid programme, although college credit may be available.

Start Date: New programmes begin every month; you may choose your start month.

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

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