Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their volunteer Writer/Journalist Programme. This unique opportunity allows you to contribute to impactful content creation for a renowned advocacy organization focused on reducing global poverty. You'll engage in writing articles, researching important topics, and supporting fundraising efforts to make a real difference. With flexible scheduling and the chance to earn college credit, this part-time, unpaid programme is perfect for those looking to gain experience while advocating for change. Join a movement that has already benefited millions worldwide!

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

• Passion for fighting poverty and making a difference is essential.
• No specific educational background required.

Responsibilities

• Write articles and research topics for BORGEN Magazine.
• Assist with advocacy efforts and fundraising campaigns.

Skills

Article writing

Researching topics

Advocacy

Fundraising

Education

No prior experience necessary

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 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 the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Writer/Journalist Programme

The role is focused 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

• Article writing.
• Researching topics.
• Assisting with The Borgen Project's advocacy efforts.
• Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.

Experience

No prior experience is necessary; we’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.

Details

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

Start Date

New programmes begin every month; you choose the month you wish to start.

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

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations