Volunteer: Advocate

The Borgen Project; Williston (ND); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international organization focused on addressing global poverty seeks passionate individuals for a volunteer Advocate position. The role includes managing fundraising campaigns and advocating for policy changes while improving living conditions for those affected by war and famine. Ideal for entry-level candidates looking to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador for the world's poor and build awareness.
• Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
• Represent the organization in events.
• Contact government leaders for poverty-reduction programs.

Skills

Excellent overall communication skills

Ability to self-manage and prioritize assignments

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? Look no further!

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.

Advocate - This is a great entry-level volunteer position for someone looking to be part of The Borgen Project.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador for the world’s poor. Build awareness of the issues and ways people can help.
• Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
• Represent The Borgen Project in your city — attend events and engage people in the cause.
• Contact government leaders in support of key poverty-reduction programs.

Qualifications

• Excellent overall communication skills — oral, written, presentation.
• Ability to self-manage and prioritize assignments.

Location: U.S., U.K., and Canada

Salary: Unpaid

Duration: 3 months

Hours: 4 hours per week

Start Date: New programs begin every month; you choose the month you wish to start.

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