Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

The Borgen Project is seeking volunteers for its Writer/Journalist Programme, which focuses on content creation while working towards fighting global poverty. This remote, part-time position lasts 12 weeks and requires approximately 12 hours of work weekly. Passion for social issues is essential, while previous experience is not mandatory.

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; looking for passionate individuals.
• Ability to assist in fundraising and advocacy efforts.
• Must have enthusiasm for fighting poverty.

Responsibilities

• Article writing for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.
• Researching topics for publications.
• Assisting with advocacy and fundraising efforts.

Skills

Writing

Research

Advocacy

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.

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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 will include

• 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

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations

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