Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for a volunteer Writer/Journalist Programme. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to content creation for a prominent magazine and blog focused on global poverty advocacy. You'll engage in article writing, research, and assist in fundraising efforts, all while gaining valuable experience in the non-profit sector. This flexible, remote programme enables you to work at your own pace, making it ideal for those eager to make a difference without prior experience. Join a movement that has positively impacted millions worldwide!

Benefits

College credit available

Flexible schedule

Remote work

Experience in advocacy

Qualifications

• Passion for fighting poverty and making a difference is essential.
• No specific educational background required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Article writing

Researching topics

Fundraising

Advocacy

Education

No prior experience necessary

Job description

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

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 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 will include:

• 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

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations