Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for their Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme. This remote, part-time opportunity allows you to contribute to meaningful content creation for BORGEN Magazine and The Borgen Project Blog. With a focus on fighting global poverty, you will engage in article writing, research, and advocacy efforts. This is a chance to make a real difference while gaining valuable experience in the advocacy space. Join a movement that has impacted millions and help shape the conversation around poverty and foreign policy.

Benefits

College credit may be available

Qualifications

• No prior experience is necessary; passion for fighting poverty is key.
• Commitment to advocacy and change is essential.

Responsibilities

• Write articles and research topics for the magazine and blog.
• Assist with advocacy efforts and fundraising campaigns.

Skills

Article writing

Research skills

Advocacy

Fundraising

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 supported the passage of numerous bills benefitting 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, 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’re looking for passionate individuals committed to fighting poverty and advocating for change, regardless of academic background or GPA.

Details

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

Start Date

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

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