Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

The Borgen Project; Warwick-on-Eden; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Borgen Project offers a part-time, 12-hour per week Writer/Journalist Programme aimed at creating impactful content for their publications. This unpaid, flexible role focuses on article writing, research, and advocacy efforts, perfect for those passionate about combating global poverty and supporting positive change.

Benefits

College credit may be available.

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals dedicated to fighting poverty.
• No prior experience necessary.
• Ability to create personal fundraising campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Write articles for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog.
• Research topics related to global poverty.
• Assist with advocacy efforts.
• Help with fundraising and meet campaign targets.

Job description

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

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 advocacy efforts
4. Assisting with fundraising, including creating a personal fundraising campaign and meeting targets

Experience

No prior experience is necessary. We are looking for passionate individuals dedicated to fighting poverty and advocating for change, regardless of GPA or background.

Details

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

Start Date

New programmes begin every month; you can choose your start month.

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