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Volunteer: Writer/Journalist Programme

The Borgen Project

Aberdeen City

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GBP 60,000 - 80,000

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to combating global poverty through advocacy and content creation. This unique opportunity allows you to contribute to BORGEN Magazine and The Borgen Project Blog while gaining valuable experience in writing and research. You will play a crucial role in supporting fundraising efforts and advocacy initiatives that have positively impacted millions. With flexible scheduling and the chance to earn college credit, this unpaid remote program is perfect for passionate individuals eager to make a difference. Start your journey with a mission-driven team focused on creating lasting change in the world.

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

  • Passion for fighting poverty and advocacy work.
  • No prior experience necessary, open to all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Article Writing

Research Skills

Advocacy

Fundraising

Education

No specific educational requirement

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 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 worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Writer/Journalist Programme

The role is focused 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 will include:

  • Article writing.
  • Researching topics.
  • Assisting with The Borgen Project's advocacy efforts.
  • Assisting with fundraising: Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
Experience: No prior experience is necessary; we’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.

Details: This is an unpaid programme, although college credit is available.

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