Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

The Borgen Project seeks volunteers for its Writer/Journalist Programme, focusing on content creation for its magazine and blog. This part-time, unpaid role allows individuals to contribute to advocacy efforts against global poverty while gaining valuable experience.

Benefits

College credit may be available.

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals eager to fight poverty.
• No prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Write articles for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.
• Research topics related to global poverty.
• Assist with advocacy efforts.
• Create a personal fundraising campaign.

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 advocacy, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of numerous bills benefitting nearly 500 million people in developing countries.

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 in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities include:

1. Article writing
2. Researching topics
3. Assisting with advocacy efforts
4. Assisting with fundraising by creating a personal campaign and meeting targets

Experience

No prior experience is necessary. We seek passionate individuals eager to fight poverty and right wrongs, regardless of GPA or background.

Details

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

Start Date

New programmes begin monthly; you can select your preferred start month.

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