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Published 10 days ago

Advocacy Fellow Wilmington Delaware

Fund for Global Health
Remote, Volunteer must be in Delaware, US
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    approximately 6 hours a week for a minimum of 12 months
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, International Relations, Policy
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Advocacy Fellows in Delaware research global health issues in U.S. foreign aid, develop outreach skills to build support for Congressional action, and advocate with the office of Senator Chris Coons, a member of the Senate subcommittee that funds U.S. foreign aid. Successful candidates bring a desire to impact public policy, basic research and writing skills, and detail-orientation. Initiative, curiosity and reliability are important.

    Advocacy Fellows commit to work about 6-8 hours a week for a minimum of 12 months, with twice-a-week small-group coaching on zoom. All activities can be conducted remotely.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in Delaware, US
    Associated Location
    Wilmington, DE, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Before you apply, start with a brief chat with our Director of Advocacy, Keith Johnson, to answer your questions and see if this is what you're looking for. Email Keith a brief statement of interest and a few times you would be available, after 8:30am Pacific Time/ 11:30am Eastern Time: k.johnson@fundforglobalhealth.org

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