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.
Political Affairs Program
This is a part-time 12-hours per week, unpaid remote internship program. The program is for 12 weeks, however, if your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the internship in fewer weeks.
Responsibilities
• Leading public and political outreach in your region.
• Meet with local government.
• Represent The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events.
• Assist with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
• Mobilize individuals to contact their government officials in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
• As needed, speak to groups, classes and organizations.
• Write letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.
Qualifications
• Outstanding writing skills.
• Self-starter who can produce great results with limited supervision.
• Strong oral communication skills and ability to lead meetings and give speeches.
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