Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to reducing global poverty through advocacy and content creation. The Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful articles and support fundraising efforts. This part-time, remote programme allows you to work flexibly while making a difference in the world. Ideal for passionate individuals looking to gain valuable experience in writing and advocacy without the need for prior experience. If you're eager to create change and help improve lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

College credit available

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals committed to fighting poverty.
• No prior experience required; open to all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Write articles and research topics for BORGEN Magazine.
• Support advocacy efforts and assist with fundraising.

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 many bills benefiting nearly 500 million people in developing countries.

Volunteer: 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 and complete the programme sooner.

Responsibilities include:

1. Article writing
2. Researching topics
3. Supporting The Borgen Project's advocacy efforts
4. Assisting with fundraising, including creating personal campaigns and meeting targets

Experience

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

Details

This is an unpaid opportunity, with college credit available.

Start Date

New programmes start every month; you can select your preferred start month.

Additional Information

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