Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking passionate individuals for a remote Writer/Journalist Programme aimed at combating global poverty. This part-time, unpaid role offers the chance to create impactful content for BORGEN Magazine and The Borgen Project Blog. Participants will engage in article writing, research, and advocacy efforts while having the flexibility to complete the programme in a way that suits their schedule. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and gain valuable experience in content creation and fundraising.

Benefits

College credit available

Responsibilities

• Article writing
• Researching topics
• Assisting with advocacy efforts
• Fundraising, including creating a personal campaign and meeting targets

Job description

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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, it has supported the passage of numerous bills benefiting close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Writer/Journalist Programme

This role focuses on content creation for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog. It 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:

1. Article writing
2. Researching topics
3. Assisting with advocacy efforts
4. Fundraising, including creating a personal campaign and meeting targets

Experience

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

Details

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

Start Date

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

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