Volunteer: Regional Director

Borgen Project; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to volunteer as Regional Directors. In this role, you will serve as an ambassador, mobilizing your community to advocate for critical poverty reduction legislation. This opportunity allows you to make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by war and poverty. You'll engage with local leaders, manage fundraising initiatives, and build a network of advocates dedicated to improving living conditions globally. Join a mission-driven organization that has positively impacted millions and be part of a movement that strives for change!

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of politics and international development.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Meet with local leaders to advocate for legislation.
• Mobilize community support for poverty reduction efforts.
• Manage fundraising campaigns effectively.

Skills

Understanding of politics

Organizational skills

Team player

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Job description

Join to apply for the Volunteer: Regional Director role at The Borgen Project.

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 the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Regional Director

You don’t need to be a lobbyist to help influence foreign policy. As a Regional Director, you’ll serve as a Borgen Project Ambassador in your city - mobilizing your friends, family, and colleagues to contact your government in support of key poverty reduction legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with local government leaders and lobby for legislation that improves living conditions for the world’s poor.
• Mobilize people in your community to contact their government leaders to support poverty reduction legislation.
• Manage and implement fundraising campaigns.
• Build a network of people engaged in the cause.
• Serve as The Borgen Project’s ambassador in your city.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of politics and international development.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks while managing their work time efficiently.
• Strong team player that loves to bring new ideas to the table.
• Ability to demonstrate frequent independent judgment with decisiveness.
• Excellent overall communication skills: oral, written, presentation.

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

Salary: Unpaid

Duration: 6-months

Hours: 4-6 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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Volunteer

Job function

Other

Industries

Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations