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Grassroots Political Campaigner
Organisation Details
RESULTS UK
Sub theme: Health and Wellbeing, Homeless and Housing
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Local Volunteer Advocacy Group working for a well respected national charity
Description of role: Do you care about those living in poverty around the world? Do you want to use your voice to make a real difference? Do you want to be a political campaigner who delivers results?
Join our network of volunteer campaigners to use your voices and influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty!
While ending global poverty might appear to be too big a problem to fix, many of the solutions to improve global health, nutrition, and education are within reach. What’s missing is the political will to improve policies and invest the resources that are needed to achieve a more equitable world. Together, we can change that!
Our grassroots network at a glance
What does it involve?
Writing to and meeting with Members of Parliament
Publishing letters to newspaper editors or opinion pieces online
Attending events and workshops about campaigning and international development
Amplifying messages on social media
What’s in it for me?
Develop a greater understanding of international development issues
Forge powerful relationships with decision makers
Build key skills in advocacy and campaigning to create positive change
Be part of a community of like-minded people
Join our network of volunteer campaigners to use your voices and influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty!
While ending global poverty might appear to be too big a problem to fix, many of the solutions to improve global health, nutrition, and education are within reach. What’s missing is the political will to improve policies and invest the resources that are needed to achieve a more equitable world. Together, we can change that!
Our grassroots network at a glance
What does it involve?
Writing to and meeting with Members of Parliament
Publishing letters to newspaper editors or opinion pieces online
Attending events and workshops about campaigning and international development
Amplifying messages on social media
What’s in it for me?
Develop a greater understanding of international development issues
Forge powerful relationships with decision makers
Build key skills in advocacy and campaigning to create positive change
Be part of a community of like-minded people
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Oral Communication Skills, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: Campaingers Choice
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