Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for a Writer/Journalist Programme aimed at addressing global poverty. This unique opportunity allows you to contribute to impactful content creation for an influential magazine and blog, while also participating in advocacy efforts. With flexible hours and the chance to earn college credit, this part-time, unpaid programme offers a platform for those eager to make a meaningful difference. Join a movement dedicated to improving lives and shaping policy, and help amplify the voices of those in need. Your writing can inspire change and support vital initiatives in the fight against poverty.

Benefits

College credit

Flexible hours

Remote work

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals eager to make a difference in global poverty.
• No prior experience necessary; open to all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Article writing

Researching topics

Advocacy

Fundraising

Job description

Job Opportunity: Writer/Journalist Programme at 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 numerous bills benefiting close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Writer/Journalist Programme

This role focuses on content creation for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog. It 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 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 is necessary. We are looking for individuals passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of GPA or background.

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

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

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