Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate volunteers for a Writer/Journalist Programme aimed at combating global poverty. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful content creation for BORGEN Magazine and The Borgen Project Blog. Volunteers will engage in article writing, research, and advocacy efforts, helping to raise awareness about critical issues. With flexible hours and the chance to earn college credit, this unpaid programme is perfect for individuals looking to make a difference while gaining valuable experience in writing and public relations.

Benefits

College credit available

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals eager to fight poverty and advocate for change.
• No prior experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Article writing

Researching topics

Advocacy

Fundraising

Job description

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About 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?

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

This role involves 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 advocacy efforts
4. Assisting with fundraising, including creating a personal campaign and meeting targets

Experience

No prior experience is necessary. We welcome passionate individuals eager to fight poverty and advocate for change, regardless of academic background.

Details

This is an unpaid programme; college credit is available.

Start Date

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

Additional Information

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

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Volunteer
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Civic and Social Organizations, Non-profit Organizations