Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to addressing 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 role allows you to work flexibly while gaining valuable experience in writing and advocacy. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a movement that has positively influenced millions, this is the perfect chance to engage and grow in a meaningful way.

Benefits

College credit may be available

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals eager to fight poverty and advocate for change.
• No specific educational background required.

Responsibilities

• Write articles for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.
• Research topics and assist with advocacy efforts.
• Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.

Skills

Article Writing

Research Skills

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 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 the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of numerous bills benefiting 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 and complete the programme in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities include:

1. Article writing.
2. Researching topics.
3. Assisting with The Borgen Project's 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 advocate for change, regardless of background or GPA.

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

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

This volunteer opportunity is offered 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
• Non-profit Organizations