Advocate

About the Role

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

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

Schedule

Duration: 3-months, 4-hours per week. New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.