Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

The Borgen Project; Kingston upon Hull; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An international advocacy organization is offering a remote Writer/Journalist Programme. This part-time, unpaid opportunity focuses on creating articles for BORGEN Magazine and The Borgen Project Blog. No prior experience is needed, but passion for fighting poverty is essential. You will research topics, assist with advocacy efforts, and help with fundraising activities. College credit may be available.

Qualifications

• Passion for fighting poverty and making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Write articles for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.
• Research topics related to global poverty.
• Assist with advocacy efforts.
• Help fundraising by creating a personal 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?

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 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 to complete the programme in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities include:

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

Experience

No prior experience is necessary. We seek individuals passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, 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.

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