AdvocateAt — The Borgen Project

Location: U.S. U.K. and Canada
Salary: Unpaid
Duration: 3-months
Hours: 4-hours per week
Start Date: New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start

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

Key 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.
How to Apply: To apply, send your resume to hr@borgenproject.org

Training:

An online orientation on the first day of the program. A full working document of the tasks and training is provided 2 weeks prior to the start date. 101 training sessions are provided and weekly feedback and support from a dedicated manager.

Learning Outcome:

By the end of the internship, student will be able to conduct the following:
Learn how to conduct a branding campaign
Learn how to create and pitch ideas to media
Learn how to create a fundraising campaign
Learn how to advocate for a cause