Join to apply for the Volunteer: Political Affairs Programme role at The Borgen Project
2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Volunteer: Political Affairs Programme role at The Borgen Project
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.
Political Affairs Programme The role focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. 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
* Leading public and political outreach in your state and district.
* Meeting with members of Congress/Government in your State/District/Constituency.
* Representing The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
* Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
* Mobilizing individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
* Speaking to groups, classes and organizations.
* Writing letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.
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.
This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Borgen Project by 2x
Sign in to set job alerts for “Volunteer” roles.
Ashford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Ashford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Maidstone, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Volunteer Volunteer manager to recruit and look after our team | Empathy Action
Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago
Senior Volunteer & Social Value Coordinator Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust
Maidstone, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Folkestone, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Swanley, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Eastchurch, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Volunteer Graphic Design - Ongoing | REUSE Foundation
Worth, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Volunteer: Nonprofit Leadership Programme
Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Volunteer: Nonprofit Leadership Programme
Volunteer: Nonprofit Leadership Programme
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Volunteer: Nonprofit Leadership Programme
Ashford, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Ashford, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Eastchurch, England, United Kingdom 12 hours ago
Volunteer: Nonprofit Leadership Programme
Kent, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Volunteer: Nonprofit Leadership Programme
Kent, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Volunteer: Nonprofit Leadership Programme
Maidstone, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom 6 hours ago
Volunteer Senior Impact Roles at REUSE Foundation - Help Confront the Plastics Crisis | REUSE Foundation
Worth, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago
Volunteer PR expert to help spread the word about childhood arthritis | Juvenile Arthritis Research
Tonbridge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Volunteer Fundraising happy birthday event | Take Off
Canterbury, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Volunteer Trustee with strong knowledge of fund raising | Tenterden Mindfulness
Kent, England, United Kingdom 10 months ago
Ashford, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Bobbing, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Volunteer Company Secretary | Maidstone Homeless Care
Maidstone, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Sevenoaks, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Kent, England, United Kingdom 10 months ago
Greenhithe, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Kent, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Maidstone, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Ashford, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr