Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

The Borgen Project; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for its Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme. This exciting opportunity allows you to engage in meaningful content creation for a renowned publication focused on global poverty. You'll write articles, conduct research, and assist in advocacy efforts that can impact lives worldwide. While this is a part-time, unpaid programme, it offers a unique chance to gain valuable experience and contribute to a noble cause. If you're dedicated to making a difference and ready to tackle the challenges of global poverty, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; seeking passionate individuals committed to fighting poverty.
• Ability to write articles and conduct research on various topics.

Responsibilities

• Write articles for BORGEN Magazine and The Borgen Project Blog.
• Assist with advocacy and fundraising efforts.

Skills

Article writing

Researching topics

Advocacy

Fundraising

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? Look no further!

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

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

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

Start Date: New programmes begin monthly. You can choose your start month.

This volunteer opportunity is offered through VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.