Global Policy Advocate Internship

Make a Difference in Global Policy
The Borgen Project is a leading 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, we have worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries.
Global Policy Internship: This part-time, 12-hour per week, 12-week unpaid remote internship focuses on making poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian, and U.K. foreign policy. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program 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 internship, although college credit is available.
Start Date: New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.