Volunteer: Political Affairs Programme

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 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.

Political Affairs Programme

This role focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian, and U.K. foreign policy. It is a part-time, 12-hours-per-week, 12-week unpaid remote program. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities 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 by creating personal campaigns and meeting targets.
• Mobilizing individuals to contact their government representatives in support of key legislation to reduce poverty.
• 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 seek individuals passionate about fighting poverty and advocating for change, regardless of GPA or background.

Details

This is an unpaid program, although college credit is available.

Start Date

New programs begin every month; you may choose your start month.

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

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