Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking passionate volunteers for a Writer/Journalist Programme aimed at addressing global poverty. This remote, part-time opportunity allows you to contribute to BORGEN Magazine and The Borgen Project Blog while gaining valuable experience in content creation and advocacy. You'll play a crucial role in raising awareness and supporting fundraising efforts, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by poverty. Join a movement that has already benefitted millions and help shape the conversation around global poverty and U.K. foreign policy.

Benefits

College credit available

Flexible schedule

Remote work

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals eager to fight poverty and right wrongs.
• No prior experience necessary, open to all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Write articles and research relevant topics.
• Assist with advocacy efforts and fundraising campaigns.

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?

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 advocacy, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of numerous bills benefitting close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Writer/Journalist Programme

The 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 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 necessary. We seek passionate individuals eager to fight poverty and right wrongs, regardless of GPA or background.

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

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

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

Additional Information

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