Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

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

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking passionate volunteers for a Writer/Journalist Programme aimed at combating global poverty. This remote, part-time role offers the chance to contribute to impactful content for BORGEN Magazine and The Borgen Project Blog. You will engage in article writing, research, and advocacy efforts, while also developing personal fundraising campaigns. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference and gain valuable experience in advocacy, all while working remotely at your own pace. Join a movement dedicated to improving living conditions for those affected by war, famine, and poverty!

Qualifications

• Passion for fighting poverty and advocating for change.
• No prior experience necessary; all backgrounds welcome.

Responsibilities

• Write articles and research topics for BORGEN Magazine.
• Assist with advocacy efforts and create fundraising campaigns.

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?

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 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, 12 hours per week, 12-week unpaid remote programme. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead to complete the programme in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities include:

1. Article writing
2. Researching topics
3. Assisting with advocacy efforts
4. Creating a personal fundraising 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, although college credit may be available.

Start Date: New programmes begin monthly; you choose your start month.

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