The Borgen Project

My experience as a non-profit leadership intern was great. I really enjoyed the internship and I felt like I was really making an impact and advocating for the world's poor. It definitely gave me some great skills and experience!

Whilst I was at the Borgen Project, I undertook the Writer/Journalist Internship. Overall, I enjoyed completing this internship. It was always good to read and learn about all the positive developments that are being done to reduce global poverty. I should note that people from all over the world can and do read your articles. I wrote one article about the work that was being done to improve the lives of amputee people in Bolivia. Someone read this article and was so motivated by the work that they wanted to donate some prosthetic limbs to a Bolivian organisation. Further to this, I gained experience in writing articles for a lay audience. There is also a lot of flexibility, so you can determine your own schedule.

I enjoyed advocating for the poorest people in the world.

The Borgen Project is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to addressing global poverty and advocating policy changes that uplift communities worldwide. Being part of the Borgen Project is an incredible experience that I believe everyone should have. It provides a platform for enlightenment and expansion of knowledge. As we navigate through the complexities of our world, it's crucial to realize that each one of us has the power to make a positive impact. During my internship in the program, I learned valuable skills such as lobbying, branding, and fundraising. These skills are essential to stay ahead and put you on a higher platform when it comes to advocacy and communication.

Francis Nwobodo

I worked with The Borgen Project as a PR/Marketing Intern. This is a great organization that is doing great work globally. I enjoyed by time as an intern and felt appreciated by the staff. The internship is very beneficial, especially if you are on a Communications/PR/or marketing track. It allowed me to use my course knowledge and my creative side to make a difference in the world.

I volunteered with The Borgen Project, and I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the nonprofit. The exceptional team was incredibly supportive and helped me discover the intricacies of poverty and the vast number of ways to alleviate it!

I loved my stay at the Borgen Project. It challenged me to be a better person because I forced myself to be more disciplined with my writing deadlines. I raised funds for the first time to support a worthy cause and that was me stepping out of my comfortable zone. I love that I did. Truly a memorable experience.

The Borgen Project journalism internship was a rewarding, engaging experience that allowed me to provide exposure to multiple charitable causes combatting poverty globally and raise more than £400 towards the project's cause. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

I joined The Borgen Project (TBP) as a Writer/ Journalist Intern for the Content Team in Aug 2023. The overall experience has just been amazing for me. TBP offers the opportunity to widen your horizons not just in writing skills but also in ensuring the content and messages the organization generates reaches nationally and globally. I learnt quite a bit from the training materials, fundraiser, and advocacy-related activities. The newsletters and Q&A sessions were very useful too. The biggest plus for me has been the accessibility to resources and prompt support when I needed in terms of choosing topics, and managing writing schedules. Editing articles based on editors' feedback has been fun too!

I would recommend anyone passionate about "Creating a positive impact" to join The Borgen Project NOW! One is bound to learn a ton of things besides improving writing and researching skills !!

The Borgen Project is a non-profit organization that gives students a platform interested in the political science field to work with members of different congressional districts and fundraise in poverty-reduction efforts.

Throughout this internship, I have gained thoughtful knowledge of the world around us, and how different pieces of legislation can help make an impact in order to reduce poverty. What a wonderful organization to be involved with, and I would highly recommend this internship to anyone interested in public policy and or politics.

I interned on the Nonprofit Leadership Team for the fall of 2023 and had a great experience working with the team! They were always very supportive and encouraging. I learned valuable skills and knowledge that I will carry throughout my future career. I would recommend working with The Borgen Project to anyone with an interest in working for the greater good!

I had an amazing time with the Borgen Project. I was apart of the Non-profit eadership team and had an amazing experience as an intern. I learned how to get more involeved with the community and let my voice be heard to my congressional leaders. My biggest takeaway is that it challenged me and taught me about consistency. My manager was really nice and motivated me throughout the whole process and I loved her feedback and what the Borgen Project had to offer. I was able to read interesting articles write and message influential people and be more in the know of world news. Overall I loved it, grew, and learned alot.

Having interned with The Borgen Project's PR/Marketing department for 3 months, I can say with confidence that it was absolutely an enrichening and worthwhile experience. The team was very friendly and accommodating to work with; they ensure that you are provided with the resources and insight necessary to effectively do your part, along with the freedom to do it at your own pace. If you have some free time and are looking to support a good cause, then definitely check out The Borgen Project!

My internship at The Borgen Project was a transformative experience in global poverty advocacy. The organization's commitment to political affairs and eradicating poverty was evident in every aspect of its operations. I felt valued and empowered through meaningful tasks and supportive mentors. Engaging in impactful initiatives, I contributed to advocacy, lobbying, and fundraising to influence politicians/ policymakers positively. The inclusive and collaborative environment fostered lasting connections with like-minded individuals. Participating in webinars and workshops expanded my knowledge and passion for political advocacy. The flexibility provided allowed for a healthy work-life balance. Overall, the internship enriched my understanding of poverty issues and left me with a renewed sense of purpose and determination to make a difference.

I volunteered as a writer with the Borgen Project for three months. It was a very purposeful period for me. I was impressed by how well-organised they are. The editors were detailed. They contacted me to improve my stories with useful suggestions. Indeed, they expected and worked for excellence. I was excited to see my stories published on their websites.

The supervisors kept me on my toes to ensure I completed my weekly tasks. I believe their close monitoring has enhanced my ability to work remotely.

The fundraising team was equally meticulous. Apart from training me to be an effective fundraiser, they provided resources to make it easier.

I have no hesitation in recommending the organisation for placement by prospective interns

Friday Okai

I had the privilege of interning for this amazing organization during my last semester in school. Interning with them was such a wonderful way to learn more about the non-profit sector and narrow down what I wanted to do after graduation. Not only was it a fun organization to be apart of, but it also offered a lot of flexibility with my busy schedule. I highly recommend this organization for anyone looking to get involved. They do so much for the global community and strive everyday to make serious impacts!

My experience wit the Borgen Project was very meaningful . The managers are very understandable. You feel that you are growing during the internship . It is the most wonderful experience I lived it . Thanks to the Borgen Project.

I loved my time working with Borgen Project. The team is filled with supportive people who really care about you personally and professionally. I felt very welcomed and supported throughout my internship. Huge shout out to Amy for helping me lobby with the teams of Congressmen/women around the US.

I really enjoy my journey with the Borgen Project. I learn many new professional things under the guidelines of my manager. My work as a PR marketing intern was a fantastic experience I have ever had, and all the team members were so polite and highly professional. I am sure if you join this Borgen Project, you will learn many professional skills throughout your journey with the Borgen Project. I feel proud to be able to do something impactful for the world. I am happy to be part of this project which is doing its best to reduce global poverty; I appreciate their hard work.

Thanks again to the Borgen Project for giving me the opportunity to do something against global poverty.

My best wishes to the Borgen Project. You are doing great things. People need you.

Let's End Global Poverty: Join Borgen Project.

Best Regards!
Khush(FNU Khushboo)

My experience with The Borgen Project is like no other. My internship as part of the content team, meant that I am able to benefit the global community through writing, fundraising and lobbying congress. As a person seeking to become a global citizen, the nonprofit organization enabled me to advance further towards my vision. I was given the opportunity to engage myself in funding development, as well as raising awareness as part of advocacy and mobilization. In a place like The Borgen Project, you are guaranteed a seat in this leading international movement, which I believe is necessary for the fulfilment of equality and justice at the global level.

Good experience for beginners who want to pursue their career in the NGO/Political area. I took the role of HR intern in The Borgen Project. The manager is nice and is always there to help you.

I was a summer intern for the Borgen Project, and it was a fantastic internship! I learned so much over the course of the internship, especially about the political process, and being able to directly advocate for important issues was a very valuable experience.

Great organization that mobilizes people and educates globally about how everyday people can make a difference in reducing global poverty. I greatly enjoyed my time as a volunteer for The Borgen Project, learning about how I could make a difference to fight global poverty through journalism and lobbying members of congress to take action!

My experience as a Human Resources Intern with The Borgen Project was both educational and multifunctional. I learned valuable Human Resources skills as well as important advocacy techniques. The workload was very manageable and supervisors were more than willing to accommodate my needs. This program was a good way to explore my potential career path as well as my interest in non-profits.

The Borgen Project gave me the opportunity to explore the many areas of nonprofit work. I was able to gain experience in mobilizing, fundraising, and advocacy work. I am very grateful for the opportunity.

I joined the Borgen Project in April of 2022 as a writhing intern. I greatly appreciated the opportunity to write articles weekly and have feedback from the editing team. I would say the feedback was firm but helpful in fine tuning my work. I found myself however at times slightly overwhelmed with the amount of tasks. As a writer you have the responsibility of both writing weekly and collecting funds for the organization. I was able to complete these weekly tasks but I recommend taking this internship with a good amount of time to work ahead on week 1s tasks. This will allow you to hit the ground running while getting into the work. I took this internship while finishing a semester of school and it is doable, but I would recommend making sure your time management is decent enough to balance the tasks.
There were a few check ins with the writing manager and they were very attentive and helpful. I would recommend The Borgen Project to anyone who wants to help fight poverty while also getting their work published in a generally short time frame. You’ll learn to call congress and write decent articles.

Terrible internship. I worked as an unpaid intern and I needed to raise $500 for this org. They don't care about your socioeconomic background; they don't care if you are just a poor student who cannot afford to eat at a restaurant for three weeks; they just want the $500 dollars. And you don't learn anything here aside from harassing your friends and family. It completely ruined my mood. I once wanted to work for nonprofits, but now I don't.

I cannot believe the 12 weeks of my internship are already coming to an end. I am so beyond grateful for the opportunities I had with The Borgen Project, and will continue to volunteer and do all that I can to help with the fight against global poverty.

This internship granted me with various opportunities, including lobbying, fundraising, mobilizing, publications, extensive research on representatives, and many more. I highly recommend looking into possibilities with this extraordinary non-profit.

The experience I have gained with the Borgen Project gave me various opportunities to learn about the principles of the functioning of non-profit organizations. I learned about how to lobby and engage my political leaders to support important legislation related to reducing poverty. I was able to pitch stories to the media and run a fundraising campaign. Thanks to being a part of the organization, I improved my communication and advocacy skills and developed more professional writing skills because of the writing numerous e-mails to Congress and participating in online meetings required for the internship.

I really enjoyed my 12 weeks working for The Borgen Project as an HR intern. The training they provided is very useful. I gained a lot of insight into the functions of the U.S. legalization systems and practiced my outreach/mobilization skills. I was beyond grateful to gain all of this hands-on experience within human resources. Not only was I able to tremendously expand my knowledge within the field but I also got to build my resume to expand my opportunities for future HR internships or even management positions upon graduation. I can’t thank The Borgen Project enough for this amazing opportunity. Although it was a remote position, I was in constant contact with my manager. To any student looking for internships in their field, do not think twice about applying here. Good luck!

My remote experience as a Human Resources Intern with The Borgen Project was great. The remote internship was very flexible and very manageable. I feel like I gained some of the HR experience I was looking for and skills I can take with me in my future career of HR. I definitely recommend their internship programs.

My experience with this non-profit organization was top tier, they stand by their statement to fight politically to demolish global poverty. I enjoyed working with because I was enabled in experiencing the insights of working directly with congressman to gets bills voted for. It pushed me to be more outgoing since the pandemic has forced us to be so closed off to society.

The Borgen Project is an AMAZING non-profit organization that enables you to connect with others who share the same passion. It helped me step out of my comfort zone with the different weekly tasks. I enjoyed the 1-mile campaign a lot because it allowed me to find out who was my elected officials at the time. Walking around the city hall posting flyers all over and advocating to end global poverty also drew the attention of many people who worked around the area but were unaware that a representative's office was nearby. They were more inclined to email and/or call our representative to support poverty-reduction legislation. Overall, I would 100% recommend people to apply to The Borgen Project Internships.

I tried to offer my services as a volunteer. They scheduled an interview for me and then missed the time because of technical issues on thier end, so I had to reschedule. But then it was so far in the future I was confused about the date or time, and there was not a follow up. I received an email saying I was no longer being considered due to my poor communication and time management. This was so unacceptable for me to be treated this way especially as someone trying to volunteer my time to a good cause. Turns out it isn't a good cause, because they have no leniency whatsoever and will be rude.

I just finished my Writer/ Journalist Internship. I really enjoyed this remote experience, since I felt I could still manage my schoolwork and intern work. I wrote one article a week for the magazine/ blog. I have definitely grown as a writer and employee since my volunteer work here. It is a great choice for someone who wants an internship that is meaningful, educational, and manageable.

I just finished my internship at The Borgen Project as a PR/Marketing member and what a great experience it was! Not only was I able to advocate for the world's poor, but I also got out of my comfort zone and learned new skills that will help me in my career. Everyone was very helpful and kind when I needed help, especially my manager. The only thing that I see as a downfall is that it was a bit confusing for me at first (since I was an international intern) because I had to substitute some assignments; but once I had everything clear, it became one of the best experiences I had. I can assure you that you will not be the same once you complete this experience!

I loved my time at The Borgen Project working as an HR intern. They gave me the rare opportunity to gain valuable experience while serving an amazing cause. The program was well designed; roughly 12 hours per week for 12 weeks. There are some standard assignments due every week such as working with universities to bring internship and volunteer opportunities to students, contacting my local representatives, and classroom-type lessons (reading articles on HRM, learning how to interview candidates, etc.) The rest of the weekly assignments varied; some weeks I wrote letters to Congress/Media, some I mobilized friends and family for the cause, and one week I presented The Borgen Project to a class at a local university. The Borgen Project supported every assignment with written resources and quick responses from management so I always knew what was expected and how to achieve it.

Overall, I highly recommend this amazing opportunity.

Good internship overall, especially if you're interested in politics or nonprofit work. I was a writing intern with the content team, so I wrote one article per week for the blog and magazine. Organization and expectations were clear and I found the team to be very communicative even though it was a remote internship. I feel like I got a good sense of what it is like to work on a news team and I learned tips to improve my writing. The downsides were that I never really interacted with other interns and it often took a long time for articles to be published. It is also unpaid, which is something to keep in mind. I would also say most weeks you will be working more than the 12 hrs/week that the description lists.

My experience with the Borgen Project is one that I really enjoyed. I was able to gain new experience with political outreach, fundraising, and networking as a non-profit leadership intern. I learned so much from this internship and got to become more politically engaged with my community. The time spent working with this company was truly an amazing experience.

I was an HR intern at The Borgen Project and as a college student looking for experience and programs in my field, I couldn't be more grateful for this opportunity. Although it was a virtual position, I was in constant contact with my supervisor and pushed myself to finish everything before my deadlines. Something I greatly appreciate is that the organization does not look for students coming from prestigious colleges or who have tons of experience. They give a chance to anybody who they find to be hardworking and sincere enough to be a part of their organization. I had an amazing time learning more about my field, asking people to email their leaders, donate and inform more students about these opportunities. My manager was very supportive as well which was a great motivating factor. To any student looking for internships in their field, do not think twice about applying here and learn more about your field and also play a part in helping out other people. Good luck!

I was a nonprofit leader intern for summer 2021. Overall, it's an amazing opportunity if interested in the nonprofit sector! The internship is very organized and the staff is supportive. If you ever have a question, they are happy to answer it. The only downfall is the lack of communication between interns. However, the knowledge you obtain from the nonprofit sector is amazing! As part of the nonprofit leadership team, all my tasks were focused to help raise funds, mobilize congress, and raise awareness about global poverty. Disclaimer: All intern positions are "unpaid" but the organization is happy to work with your school for some credit.

I was a nonprofit leadership intern and I really love how The Borgen Project allowed us to do all sorts of activities related to non-profit work. I wasn't just mobilizing people, but I was able to pitch stories to the media, run a fundraising campaign, etc. Even though there are specific tasks they expect you to do, you really get the full experience of working in a non-profit. Everything was completely remote, but they did a really great job at answering questions and providing resources. I cannot recommend this internship enough if you are looking for a way to get started in politics and non-profit work and make a change at the state and hopefully, national level.

I was an HR Intern these past few months for the Borgen Project. First off, I adore how the Borgen Project doesn't use age to judge your abilities. While most internships are quick to reject you when they see you're not an upperclassman in college, the Borgen Project looks at you beyond your level of education. They believed in my ability to fundraise, recruit, and advocate. I was more than ecstatic to take on this opportunity, and I think anyone else should be too. The internship wasn't just about doing tasks to help the Borgen Project, they also used the internship to give us an opportunity to learn about the meaning behind our field. I had three weeks in which I got to learn about human resources as a general practice, and quiz myself for understanding. It's information I can use and apply in any situation. I thoroughly appreciated the flexibility and control I was given. Simple deadlines and expectations allowed me to balance my life with my tasks. This is a great internship. If you think that you could qualify for any of the internships available, APPLY! The Borgen Project does not overlook a single skill you have to offer, so don't let yourself think you won't meet the standards, because you absolutely will.

Hello all! I was a political affairs intern for The Borgen Project during the summer of 2021. To sum up my experience, it was marvelous. I truly enjoyed my time with The Borgen Project and learned many valuable skills that could be used in my future employment. For the most part, the internship was very flexible, especially since I was taking summer courses and doing other work. This remote, 12-hour per week internship allows anyone interested in politics to gain foreign policy and nonprofit experience. One person even offered me a foreign policy research position because of my time with The Borgen Project. As a Political Affairs Intern, most of your tasks are very simple and clear, whether it's get 10 people to email congress or post on social media. However, you can really make this internship into your own by getting creative and communicating with your manager. Overall, some people may complain about the work, but you really need to come in with a positive, active, and creative attitude to thrive. I highly recommend this internship for people looking for any experience relating to politics, fundraising, lobbying, foreign policy, and nonprofits. You'll want this on your resume.

My experience at the Borgen Project is invaluable. I was an HR intern where I was exposed to many recruiting tactics along with the opportunity to create and implement my personal fundraising campaign. I got the opportunity to be part of a cause that improved the lives of many people across the world. What was more thrilling, was being apart of something bigger than myself and developing the urge to get more involved in good causes that can change the lives of many.

I loved how supportive and easy to reach my managers and other supervisors were. Everyone has worked to make my experience one to remember. I appreciate everything that I learned and was exposed to while working at The Borgen Project. This experience will last me a lifetime. Thank You.

As a writing intern, I had a great experience at The Borgen Project! The team was very helpful and my weekly tasks provided insight into the organization, strengthened my understanding of lobbying and overall helped me gain better research skills and knowledge on writing online content.

I had a great experience as a writing intern for The Borgen Project! I got a lot of practice writing articles and fundraising (something I would not have sought out myself but is a very useful skill to have). There is little interaction with other interns or managers, so it is a very remote and independent type of internship. I did the internship to get experience writing for a publication, and I definitely got that. So I am very happy with my experience overall and I feel like I learned a lot in the short time I was an intern.

I enjoyed my time interning with The Borgen Project! I was a writing intern, so I wrote weekly articles for their blog and magazine. They had us propose article ideas and do research, and I like the routine and process of writing about important topics in poverty and global issues. They also gave us a Google document with weekly assignments that we had to complete, like calling and emailing Congress, options for lobbying, social media posts, and so on. We had to fundraise $500 from family and friends, which I didn't find too demanding, but for those who aren't used to fundraising or asking family and friends, it may be a way to get outside of your comfort zone.

I really liked volunteering from home (it is unpaid), and I would say that the only downside is not really seeing other interns or management--it is a bit hard to develop personal relationships and rapport since there are so many interns all virtual, but it is possible through meetings and social media! And they were always quick to respond to emails, set up virtual meetings for questions, and were overall very accommodating. I even thought about extending my time there and volunteering more.

I think the mission of The Borgen Project is important and impactful, and the experience was valuable (as it should for being unpaid). At the end, they did offer to be a reference for future jobs as well!

When my advisors let me know that I would be using a big chunk of my resume to write about The Borgen Project, they weren't wrong! To be transparent, before I applied to be a Political Affairs Intern, I read some interesting reviews about TBP because "it wasn't what [they] expected." But, I think many miss the point of what it's like to work for a non-profit. To work in a non-profit setting, it means that you are constantly thinking of new ideas to meet your objectives. In this case, my objectives were advocacy, education, mobilization, and issuing strong messages about global poverty. I am a strong advocate of fighting for the world's poor and providing them with resources that first world countries have access to, and as an advocate, one must remain strong willed to their goals. The Borgen Project allowed me to speak about my interests at my local town hall and also meet with Congressional leaders to discuss poverty legislation. I was able to make connections with other non-profit organizations in my area and attend virtual conferences. Some people may be frustrated about the goal of raising $500. At times, I was doubting myself to not reach it, but that's where the mentality of a non-profit setting comes in. Find a different method! That's what I did and raised over $1,000. I don't think deadlines should scare people when they apply to be an intern for TBP because in the end, this organization enhanced my presentation and communication skills, my barely-there knowledge of marketing, and how to build connections. If you are really passionate about fighting for global poverty, I would recommend interning with The Borgen Project!

I recently finished my writing internship with The Borgen Project and I had an amazing time. I enjoyed all the tasks given to me and learning more about global poverty and it is a great opportunity to get your articles published that you can later use for further applications. The team was super friendly as well and whenever I had questions, the manager or somebody else would get back to me within a day to help me out with anything I needed. I loved getting to work on my tasks when I wanted to and when I had the time to do it and it felt amazing to get to be a part of something good. I was a bit afraid of asking my friends and family to contact congress and help me out in other ways at first, but mostly everybody reacted super positively and was happy to support me. The only thing you shouldconsider before applying is how you are going to feel about the fundraiser. The internship requires you to send out donation letters to people and raise a minimum of $500 (although they seemed very reasonable about not quite meeting your goal as long as you were able to show that you put a lot of work into the fundraiser and did your best). If you like to work independently and the fundraising aspect is not an issue for you, you should absolutely go for it!

My experience as a PR/Marketing Intern with The Borgen Project was great as I gained experience in this field which in result will help me with my career path. The managers did a excellent job communicating with me throughout the internship and I was able to use the information given to help me with important tasks. Would recommend to anybody who has an interest in joining.

My time with the Borgen Project was educational, supportive, and life-changing. Especially in the midst of a pandemic I was still able to connect and help a healing world. I learned how to stand up for the world's poor and debunked many myths that were holding me back from speaking out about global poverty before. This internship will push you and I think that is what all interns should look for when considering which company to intern for. The program was organized, the tracker had many helpful hyperlinks that send you to informative pages, videos, and more. The mixed media allowed me to both see and digest the information in different ways aiding in my overall comprehension of the topics. The organization itself was structured really well. You always knew who to email with questions, the interactive google documents help keep you organized and maintain constant communication. It is great practice for any job not just within a non-profit organization. If you have the chance to work with the Borgen Project it is highly recommended!

Starting working as a Writing Intern last September and was offered the Regional Director position quickly following this. As a Writing Intern I was tasked with a weekly article on a range of topics. The other work includes weekly tasks ranging from networking to writing letters to your representatives, to fundraising for the cause. The work varies, and that keeps you interested. I highly recommend this internship to anyone with an interest in foreign growth and poverty solutions, especially for those still in school!

I had a wonderful experience working as a Political Affairs intern for The Borgen Project! It gave me the firsthand experience I needed working directly within the Congressional system, and the advocacy and fundraising tools I learned have contributed to my skill set that I regularly use both in my day-to-day life and at my current job. It's also for a great cause that is vital to the stability of the planet.

I had a summer internship with The Borgen Project and it was an amazing experience! I learned so much about the organization, about its work to alleviate global poverty, and about fundraising for a good cause and writing strong articles for the online blog. The team leaders were incredibly helpful in terms of direction and day to day contact, and the internship has specific instructions on what to do each day so you feel that you know what to do from day one. The orientation and meetings with team leaders were so helpful. This is a great internship to have on your resume and for personal growth as well!

The Borgen Project is an incredible organization. It was honor to get to learn about and advocate on behalf of the world's poor during my internship. Such an important mission backed by a really passionate team.

Borgen Project is a great way to develop your writing skills while at the same time writing about countries that are dealing with poverty on a global scale. I learned a lot about the countries that I wrote about and also how to perfect my pitch with my editors on how much these countries need foreign aid and help. Borgen Project also taught me how to fund-raise and even created my very own fundraising page in which I raised over 500 dollars to help in their global poverty reduction campaigns.

I worked with the Borgen Project last semester and it was one of the best experiences in my pr career, the staff were understanding of everything and very nice. They were ready to help if I got stuck and had lots of advice and guidance. I feel like I grew and learned alot from my internship here.

Loved working with The Borgen Project. Everyone is positive, helpful, and engaged in the mission. I hope to work with more companies as wonderful as Borgen in the future.

After working for the Borgen Project as both a Political Affairs Ambassador and Regional Director for a total of 5 months I can honestly say it was a fun and rewarding experience! Although the entirety of my internship there was during COVID-19 the staff was very helpful in making fundraising, along w/ all the other outreach activities, a smooth and easy process. I enhanced both my communication skills and advocacy skills as well as developed more professional writing skills in regards to the numerous emails and phone meetings required for the internship. It was a very fun and knowledgeable internship that benefited me in my career endeavours as the experience I gained there was unmatchable anywhere else. I felt very supported throughout the internship and it wasn't too easy or too challenging to attain my goals. 10/10 would recommend for anyone needing experience to hit the ground running or for anyone interested in being a part of a supportive non-profit that makes a difference in the world.

I really enjoyed my time with The Borgen Project! My experience as a political affairs intern helped me better my communication and community outreach skills through the many tasks I had to do. Further, I learned how to track important legislation and effectively communicate with local Congressional offices over effective issues.
Overall, it was a very beneficial internship for my career goals and helped me learn many skills that will prove applicable to me in the future.

The internship was very educational. It opened my eyes and gave me insight to numerous political platforms. As an HR intern, I gained confidence in finding jobs. The weekly tasks and fundraiser were fun and simple. Communication was so easy as the HR team is very organized and anytime I had a question they would reply to me within 24 hours. This program is definitely a great experience and wonderful to add on your resume!

The training they provided is very useful. Helping me not only experience HR role but also feel more confident in finding jobs!

I greatly enjoyed my experience as a journalist for the Borgen Project. I gained insight into the functions of the U.S. legalization systems and practiced my outreach/mobilization skills. I was responsible for completing weekly tasks for fundraising, planning articles, reaching out to local governmental representatives, editing and reaching out to influencers to spread awareness about poverty eradication. I researched, wrote, and submitted weekly articles on topics of choice, which has inspired me to pursue a career in human rights activism. The experience was educational and practical in that I know I will utilize the skills I mastered while working for The Borgen Project in all future professions.

I really enjoyed my 3 months working for The Borgen Project as a PR/marketing intern. While working with The Borgen Project, my eyes were opened to the numerous obstacles and injustices countless individuals face on a daily basis. I learned a lot about the state of the world and global policy. The tasks that I completed for my internship required hard work and often pushed me outside of my comfort zone, but it was worth it because I knew I was helping other people. I was nervous at first about doing an internship that was virtual but I got over that because I had a lot of support along the way. I would highly recommend this internship, not only are you helping others but you are also gaining great skills- fundraising, non profit experience, social media, video production- that you can put on your resume.

Working with the Borgen Project as a journalist is a good experience for anyone that wants to improve their writing skills, use their time for a worthy purpose and gain valuable experience for their future career. I would push anyone interested to go beyond just the writing position and actually interview people or organizations as a journalist. It's very useful and provides a lot more depth to the internship.

This is a great organization to work for, particularly if you are interested in the innerworkings of the US government and are passionate about ending global poverty! Great fundraising skills, advocacy skills, and more. I would totally recommend it to anyone. And it is perfect in the time of COVID-19 because everything is completely asynchronous and remote so you get to really build your own schedule. Great place, great mission!

My experience as a Writer Intern for the Borgen Project was extremely educational and empowering. I was given the liberty to choose what topics I wrote about each week, leading me to find my passion surrounding global women's issues and empowerment. This internship was fully remote and very independent, leading me to gain the experience of giving myself deadlines which has been invaluable as covid has put most internships into remote mode. This internship also pushed me past my comfort zone into fundraising and making calls and emails to my governmental leaders, giving me more confidence in that aspect of pushing for legislation. My internship at the Borgen Project kickstarted my career in the non-profit sector as it gave me loads of experience and piqued my interest.

Writing for The Borgen Project has been a great honor. I feel I can contribute in a meaningful way to an organization with the honest agenda of improving the lives of people all around the world. Borgen's work to battle global poverty is not a publicity stunt or a sideshow separated from the organization's main goals. It is the entirety of the organization's purpose. As a writer, they've given me enormous freedom to explore topics of my own choosing and assist in the editing and selection process along the way.

I served as a writer at The Borgen Project. I absolutely loved generating content for the project's website. The experience also pushed me out of my comfort zone by forcing me to further develop my fundraising and outreach skills, which I am now able to utilize in my professional career path. My experience at The Borgen Project made me recognize that I wanted to pursue a career in public service and prompted me to apply to the Master's of Public Administration program at USF. The Borgen Project was kind enough to help me get into this program! I owe a great deal to The Borgen Project, and I will always treasure my time there!

Working for the Borgen Project as a political affairs intern allowed me to develop the necessary skills to excel in both academic and professional environments. Despite being an intern during COVID-19, both the Borgen Project and I were able to adapt our roles, as needed, to still get our nonprofit message across to congressional leaders. Additionally, the feedback that I recived as an intern hepled me hone in my communication, networking, and writing skills as the internship progressed. Overall this is a great nonprofit organization, and is a good springboard for undergraduate political science students who want to explore the work of NGOs, and their work.

The Borgen Project is an incredible organization! The work they perform is pragmatic and inspiring, and it provides invaluable insight into the non-profit sector. I was able to sharpen writing, research, advocacy, networking, and communication skills while serving under the leadership of wonderful managers. It is a great opportunity to use your talents in order to affect positive change.

My experience with The Borgen Project was wonderful. I was able to learn about media outreach, fundraising, and networking as a writer. These additional benefits are greatly appreciated as these traits are also quite advantageous to writers in their career. The editing and managerial staff were consistently courteous and helpful. All of my questions and concerns were met with great care and consideration. I was able to grow as a writer through the weekly articles as well as improve on my research skills. The time spent working with this company was truly an amazing experience. I encourage all aspiring writers and editors to consider this wonderful organization.

I worked with The Borgen Project last summer, and I was so grateful to be working with such a great organization! I appreciate the way they advocate and inspire many to get involved in the cause. This organization truly does want to decrease poverty and help the lives of so many, and I was honored to be able to work with them!

I learned so much from this internship! Never working in the nonprofit field or anything related to politics I was worried I’d have no idea what to do. But the staff walk you through everything and they educate you well. I learned about how to engage my political leaders, lobbying, branding, fundraising, advocacy et al. I loved being able to do this remotely because with school and work I was able to set my own schedule of when to complete the tasks. Highly recommend this organization for volunteer and internship opportunities.

I was a PR/Marketing intern for The Borgen Project and the experience was so fulfilling. Throughout my internship I was able to work on tasks that were tailored to the PR/Marketing track. I was able to gain more experience on how to do certain projects, like forming and implementing a campaign, that better prepared me for the workforce. I appreciated that the work I did still helped with advocacy efforts because it made me feel like I helped contribute to the cause the best way I could. Even though my internship was virtual I still had the opportunity to interact with other members. Everyone was response and friendly. It is a great team that I am glad I got the chance to be a part of.

I was a writing intern for The Borgen Project in the fall/winter of 2020-2021. My time and experience working with the organization has been fruitful to say the least. Not only did I get to enhance my writing skills and receive valuable feedback from my team but I also wrote about the things I am passionate about. Not very often do I find a place in which I can do both! I learned many things beyond just what I wrote about. I gained more confidence and knowledge in how to fundraiser and promote awareness. I learned where and who to talk to about policy change. Moreover, I enjoyed working with my remote team and felt supported throughout my entire internship. I would do it again and again! I highly suggest this community to anyone looking for a way to learn more about how to help the world at large.

I worked as a writing intern/volunteer at The Borgen Project for a 12 week span and am since a volunteer. It's a great place to intern - you can make your own schedule as long as your goals are met, and leadership here is beyond helpful and accommodating to you as an individual in your pursuit of aiding the cause of global poverty assistance (which is great in and of itself). I highly recommend!

If you can approach your internship with a good strategy in working towards a greater goal, then you will thoroughly enjoy your time here too. Volunteering is equally as welcomed in multiple capacities. All in all, this is a great organization!

I was a political affairs intern for The Borgen Project last fall. I first discovered The Borgen Project by a simple Google search. I was very interested in being an intern for The Borgen Project because of their incredible goal - to fight global poverty - and the promise of hands-on experience.

I enjoyed the internship very much and felt that I learned a lot from it. I was given the opportunity to create and lead a fundraiser, which was a great learning experience, one that I will take with me in my career. I also got a lot of practice writing to, emailing, and calling Congressional leaders, which initially scared me but I found to be very easy by following The Borgen Project's guides.

I am giving The Borgen Project four stars instead of five because I found that the hands-off approach to management was a little too hands-off. Sometimes I felt that I wanted more guidance on certain issues. Other than that, I found The Borgen Project to be a great organization for a great cause and I am very glad I had the opportunity to be their intern!

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I first learned of The Borgen Project through my University and knew immediately that I wanted to be a part of this organization. I volunteered as a Political Affairs intern and I have learned so much valuable information that will stay with me and allow me to educate others along the way as well. For a long time, I had always wanted to volunteer and advocate for the voiceless, but I always thought it was out of reach for me. The Borgen Project provides you with so many resources and the leaders are so well informed and knowledgeable on topics of foreign aid.

Although I am sad my internship has come to an end, this opportunity has helped me venture out into more volunteer activities and develop stronger leadership skills. I am really grateful for this experience and hope to volunteer again for The Borgen Project in the near future. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow and make an impact, I would highly encourage you to start here.

I was political affairs intern at The Borgen Project last fall. It was a great learning experience for me. Beyond working to help the World's poor, it gave me experience in fundraising and lobbying with Senators' staff. I also learned about some of the bills that are on the senate floor. Furthermore, the project is very well organized and helps its interns step by step with the Weekly online tracker. I had a great experience and recommend to anyone who wants to make a difference in global poverty.

This was my first writing internship and I can confidently say it was an amazing experience! At first I was wary about starting a remote internship, but The Borgen Project made it super easy with the online tracker that monitored weekly activities. My supervisors were very helpful and always available if I had any questions that needed to be answered. The writing internship allowed my to formulate my own article topics and some of my writing has now been published!

I worked with The Borgen Project last summer as a writing intern. While I enjoyed writing about foreign aid and exploring new topics, the most useful part of the internship was the fundraising and social media training. I wasn't knowledgeable about either of those topics and the work I did with Borgen has helped me in jobs I've had since then. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to assist the world's poor.

The Borgen Project was my first internship, and it provided me with a great opportunity to pursue my interests while also contributing to an incredibly important global mission. As an editor, I primarily worked with submissions to the blog, revising and formatting posts prior to publication. However, by nature of the organization's mission, I also coordinated a fundraiser, promoted The Borgen Project on social media, and learned how real policy change can be affected by individuals who are willing to contact their Congressmen and Congresswomen. I highly recommend their site to anyone who's interested in learning more about what they can do to combat global poverty!

The Borgen Project was my first internship and at first I was very nervous but once I started I found it so fun and it made me feel good to know that I was helping to make a difference. I had the best experience with The Borgen Project and would recommend it to anyone. Even though they are based in Seattle and I was doing my internship from Chicago, I felt very well connected to them and the communication was perfect. My role was a journalist and it made me proud to see my work be published on a professional news source. It has helped me to boost my confidence and looked fantastic on my resume. My summer was filled with great memories working with them and I miss the time I had with them!

I loved working with The Borgen Project! I was a writing intern this past summer and i had a great time. I found it to be equally challenging and gratifying the whole time. My manager was amazing to work with and was always quick to response with great advice. I learned a lot about different humanitarian efforts around the world and how to lobby congress for different legislation. I found it so helpful after the internship because my future employers are able to see my published articles online, but also because the staff was also so accomadating. I fully recommend doing this internship!!!

I wholeheartedly enjoyed working with The Borgen Project! I was an intern for the Content Team, and now I'm a Content Contributor. Working with the non-profit, especially while I was 16, was an amazing experience, and I'm incredibly exciting to continue my work there. I started my work there during the pandemic, which gave me a lot of free time, but even with my work there now, the work load is very easy to manage, especially as it's a very independent internship. I definitely recommend applying for an internship, especially if you're younger and looking for experience.

I have been with The Borgen Project for a year now, and I started as a political affairs intern then moved to a regional director position, and am now an assistant manager for our political affairs department. I thoroughly enjoy working towards such a great mission of reducing global poverty! All of our internships are remote, which is such a great aspect during these times of a pandemic we are in. Our team members are great people and we all work hard to make this non-profit successful!

This is my second year with the non-profit, and I have held three positions, Political Affairs Intern, Regional Director, HR Associate, and PA Assistant Manager. I have enjoyed all of the positions and all of my colleagues and team mates. It is so refreshing to be doing work that helps the greater good and is flexible, friendly, and worthwhile. They are also remote, which is perfect during times like these. Alleviating global poverty is important to me, and I'm glad I can affect this goal by working with the Borgen Project.

I recently completed my internship with the Borgen Project about a month ago. I was a Writing Intern in the fall-winter of 2020 and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
The best part for me was to be able to write articles about topics that I found of great interest every week. It allowed me to learn and advocate for a great cause. My managers were always very kind, helpful, and flexible every time I needed it.
You can easily be working for TBP while attending college or after college and I believe it's an experience that allows you to contribute to important initiatives while also learning and building your professional experience.
I would definitely recommend it.

Great experience with The Borgen Project. Organization is dedicated to fighting for the world's poor. Great hands-on experience and learning more about this cause.

I loved working for this Non-Profit.
It is such a cool and innovative idea to work with the government to support the poverty reduction legislation.
The staff is driven, knowledgeable, and motivated.
Awesome to learn a lot about lobbying and advocacy too

As both a Political Affairs Intern and Content Writer, I was able to experience the depth and multidimensional aspects of The Borgen Project. For those interested in the public sector and looking for a place to learn the basics of fundraising, advocacy, and academic research, look no further than The Borgen Project

I interned at the Borgen Project during the summer. The experience there provides me various opportunities to get to know how the non-profit organization works. I am interested in public service, so this internship broadened my horizon and helped me learn many professional skills, which would be useful for my future study and work.

What does the Borgen Project actually do? The Borgen Project made $375,793 in revenue in 2017. What did that money go towards?

I was a policy intern in 2019. I was motivated by the cause and the "massive" network of the Borgen project. I spent months completing menial chore lists- never meeting with any supervisor or mentor in person. To this day I do not know what our work was for. Or the diferentiation between journalism, policy, marketing interns- as we all did the same things (make social media posts, call legislators as constituents- not as representatives of the org), "fundraise", and WRITE FAVORABLE CONTENT ONLINE ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION. They "train" hundreds of interns in batches, with no organizational structure to put us in teams or stagnate the training of less/more experienced interns. At one point I was in a GroupMe with +170 people from across the US. The group chats were representative of the chaotic lack of instruction, prupose, and organization.

I first became suspicious when I was repeatedly asked to aquire + $500 from friends and family. Interns cannot "advance" to the next stage of their internships without essentially paying. The Borgen Project does not provide any material for fundraising- you must provide and pay for your own pins, tshirts, literature, mailers, etc if you wish to fundraise this way. The program is designed so that interns who make the most money can only advance to the next "stages". Having spoken with interns who did this.... there is no difference in the kind of work you do, or the contact you make (none) with Borgen staff.

This was my experience as an unpaid intern based in North Carolina. I encourage you to investigate the credibility of The Borgen Project as a non-profit. Where the funding comes from and how it is spent. What constitutes them as a lobbying group (there are regulations that define this by state). This is a big one- you can ask your local/ state legislators what their experience has been with Borgen (spoiler: it's not great). Watch for the red flags.

For anyone who needs an internship during college (or even after), I highly recommend this one! The cause is worth it; ending world poverty, the most humanitarian of non profits. If you have a passion for helping those less fortunate, this is the opportunity for you. Writing articles and campaigning makes it just more fun! The managers are gracious, nice and work with your schedule if it is crazy, like mine was!! I was a Borgen Intern while taking 5 classes in college and a full time job, and still had the fun and opportunity to work for the Borgen Project. This proves anyone can subscribe, donate or be a Borgen intern anytime!! As an intern, I learned so much and expanded my knowledge on the world economically, philanthropically, and politically. We may not all become Mother Teresas, but there are ways to start, and one sure way to start is at Borgen. Their mission is vastly similar. As Mother Teresa, my role model, says, “I’m well aware that nothing I do will be more than a drop in the ocean. But if the drop were not there, the ocean would be missing something.”

I interned with the Borgen Project last summer and had a really good experience doing the Writer Internship. The weekly deadlines allow plenty of time to complete the allotted tasks and the variety of tasks provide valuable experience in multiple different areas including fundraising, writing, working remotely, and communication skills. Working with an organization fighting for hunger and poverty while learning a variety of new skills was very enjoyable and useful.

I will always be grateful for my time with the Borgen Project.

I worked as a Writer for 12 weeks and it was everything I've ever dreamed of. My managers were absolutely lovely. They consistently checked-in with me, provided me with the resources I needed to be successful and answered all of my questions no matter how silly.
I learned how to write in AP Style, the importance of SEO, new methods of fundraising and so much more. This internship provided me with the opportunity to bring awareness to topics that I was interested in, find my voice as a writer and create a portfolio of articles that will help me find future work.

This is the perfect place to intern if you are a Political Science, International Relations, Journalism, English or Pre-Law major. If you are looking for experience in the non-profit world, The Borgen Project is the place to be.

MQ

As a nonprofit leadership intern, I gained a plethora of skills that will continue to help me in the future as I step foot into the professional world after college. It was an extremely organized program with lots of team leaders who were there to help along the way. I was truly amazed by the great impact one nonprofit can make in the world!

As part of The Borgen Project's Content Team, I grew as both a researcher and a writer! I loved having the ability to write about issues I care about, especially women's education and global healthcare initiatives. While dealing with COVID-19, The Borgen Project ensured that each of its interns felt supported and valued as writers, fundraisers, and political affairs interns. The compassion of the team stood out to me from the start. As someone who struggles with severe health issues, The Borgen Project never failed to check-in on my status and still considered me an asset to their team. Anyone would be lucky to work with this organization, especially if you have a passion for reducing global poverty.

-Kyler Juarez

My time as a political affairs intern with The Borgen Project taught me the skills necessary to work in the political and legal field, including acceptance of feedback, quality of work, and communication skills. I was also able to advance my punctuality, communication, and professionalism skills by completing assigned tasks, attending meetings with congressional staff, and communicating with my supervisors. I was also challenged to step outside my comfort zone when working on projects I had not previously been exposed to. I believe that my time with The Borgen Project taught me a lot about the world, but also about professional expectations.

The Borgen Project is a great organization to begin a career in advocacy and government, or at least make advocacy a natural, everyday activity. From meeting with congressional leaders and writing letters, to making YouTube videos and fundraising, the Borgen Project internship is a fulfilling experience for any high school or college student.

When I was a senior in college I found The Borgen Project through a google search. After completing the interview process, I found myself working as an intern and eventually as a regional director. I learned so much at The Borgen Project, and whether it was public speaking, lobbying, or fundraising, I always had someone I could go to for help. It was hard work and required dedication, but I don't regret a single second of it.

I was part of Political Affairs Team at the Borgen Project and I got to work for a period of three months with them. This experience was really great for me as it helped me gain mobilizing and lobbying skills. My lobbying meetings were really successful and this empowered me to put in so much work towards the cause. The people at the organization were really friendly and supportive. The other interns were also super cool. I have enhanced my communication, public speaking, fundraising as well as networking skills through this opportunity. I definitely recommend everyone to check out the Borgen Project and do their part in reducing global poverty. I could not have spent my 2020 summer any other way.

Being an intern with The Borgen Project was a fantastic way for me to spend my COVID-19 summer as it allowed me to be an activist without endangering myself or loved ones. The internship was remote and for the most part, completely virtual. I was able to reach out and connect with legislative offices and advocate for impoverished individuals around the globe. Interning was definitely a valuable opportunity in the sense that you get to connect with your local interns and make a difference in your community.

I interned as a Political Affairs Intern for 12 weeks of summer 2020. I am so grateful for The Borgen Project and the opportunity it provided me to learn more about policy and politics, advocate for the world's poor, and truly make a difference. The Borgen Project is doing incredible, tangible work. To work with them during a summer of the global pandemic, COVID-19, was such an incredible opportunity to truly use my privilege and voice to fight for those around the world who's voices are often drowned out and who are in desperate practical need. I am incredibly proud to support The Borgen Project, and highly recommend the experience!

I worked as an HR intern for The Borgen Project this summer for 12 weeks. It was quite a rewarding and worthful experience. Through my role, I was able to gain a thorough understanding of the job recruitment and had the opportunity to listen to many candidates' interviews. Listening to these interview samples allowed me to place myself in the position of the recruiter and recognize the potential for the growth of my own interview skills.

Moreover, The Borgen Project does an excellent job of promoting awareness regarding global poverty. It educates me on how to use political means to help the disadvantaged. Writing emails to my Congress representatives has been my weekly routine, and I am truly glad that I can make a difference through them.

Overall, I think The Borgen Project is a passionate, motivating, and ambitious grassroots organization that unites many talented people together. Downsizing global poverty may seem challenging and unrealistic for one person, but if everyone makes a difference, then the world will be a better place.

I began working at the Borgen Project as a PR/Marketing Intern. I learned a lot during my time doing this and even though I was working remotely, I got a lot of hands on experience and was able to apply myself to real world situations. Everyone on my team was great, and my manager Tatiana was always there if I had any questions via zoom, and was super understanding throughout the whole process.

After my internship I began working as a Regional Director for 6 months and doing this expanded my knowledge in the communication field even more. I truly believe my experience with the Borgen Project has made me more confident going into the post college job world.

I loved getting to work with such a supportive team, and all for such an amazing cause! Everyone was so passionate and dedicated in improving the lives of the world's poor, it made all of our work FUN and not so much of a "chore" like some places.

I worked with The Borgen Project as a journalist intern for a four month period. Managers are highly invested in interns given their constant communication to ensure we are progressing and enjoying our experience.

Throughout my experience I interacted with managers on a weekly basis via google docs and email to ensure work progress and clarity. Among weekly emails we had quarterly video sessions to discuss any topics we needed assistance with whether it be difficulty with fundraising, assistance with choosing a writing topic, or discussing interviewing skills.

In general, the entire experience was worthwhile given the fact that the work you complete is impactful to the companies mission of global poverty reduction on a domestic scale via legislation. On a weekly basis we write informative articles on poverty reduction, while also contacting our local senators and representatives via email and telephone. When a bill gets passed, volunteers, interns and the individuals we mobilize in our community are part of that.

Such success emphasizes the importance of our political citizenship and the power we each hold. With this internship, I am thus walking away with a new view point on political power and of always thinking about the positive aspect in every walk of life.

Elizabeth Y.

I wanted to do more. I wanted to get involved with an organization that is dedicated to helping those who are in need. And, I wanted to write in some capacity. The Borgen Project was my answer. I did my research about the organization and I was sold from the beginning. The guidance I received, I not only learned how to be a better, more effective writer, I learned how to tell the stories of those I wrote about. The team at Borgen guided and offered constructive feedback which made me want to be better. The weekly assignments from emailing, calling my congress leaders and advocating by mobilizing and fundraising left me feeling a sense of pride and a sense of worth that I sought at the beginning.

The team is always available to answer any questions and they give guidance on how to overcome shyness or nervousness. At the end of the program, I'm leaving more confident about my abilities to advocate and speak on behalf of those who aren't able to speak for themselves. Because of The Borgen Project, I now write with purpose and intention.

I can't thank them enough. If you're looking to grow and do work that's greater than yourself, The Borgen Project will inspire you and bring things out of you that you never thought you were capable of accomplishing.

-Michelle White

Growing up I did not always have the nicest clothes or the latest pair of shoes. I come from a single parent home where my mother made ends meet the best way that she could. That means sometimes she went without food if it meant her children were able to go to bed with full bellies. I wanted to be a part of ensuring the poor did not stay poor, I wanted to ensure they were not forgotten and that their voices would be heard. Then I found The Borgen Project. The Borgen Project is an AMAZING organization! I had the opportunity to write for the organization as a writer intern and the experience was truly amazing! I was able to write about topics that really matter! I was able to mobilize people (something I have NEVER done before) to come together in an effort to email and contact congress regarding bills and acts that will make a difference. I enjoyed seeing acts being passed, I enjoyed receiving notice that a certain Senator or Representative who was not currently sponsoring a particular act or bill was now a cosponsor. I enjoyed researching topics, finding out the numbers and writing about countries, people and cultures that would otherwise go unnoticed and unheard. I loved being a part of fighting for the underdog and going to Congress on their behalf. I enjoyed the training sessions offered to us, the attentive and prompt managers and editors, and just the overall journey. love what The Borgen Project is doing and stand behind the organization 100 percent!

I've worked with The Borgen Project for almost a year now and it has been fantastic. They have such an enthusiastic group of volunteers and managers who show so much initiative in educating about and lobbying for legislation that combats global poverty. So glad and proud to be a part of their efforts!

Working with The Borgen Project has been an absolute pleasure! This organization is able to provide not just experience but also educates the interns working with them about both the effects of poverty and the ways to make a difference through political action. This internship has prepared me for future career paths. The team is flexible, friendly, and easy to work with.
I cannot wait to see the positive impacts created by The Borgen Project in the future!

I am working as a PR& Marketing Intern at the Borgen Project. I applied to work at the Organization because I felt completely aligned with the kind of work they are doing and the large scale impact they are creating for the people living in poverty. As an intern, I can say the tasks are very well organised, you get to read lot of information on every project, learn and an opportunity to add your own value to it. The team is highly flexible and never resists in acknowledging and recognising your efforts. Overall had a great experience and would highly recommend volunteering and interring at The Borgen Project.

I've been working with the Borgen Project for almost six months now. During my time with them, I've been fortunate enough to work with some great people for an even greater cause! Everyday I'm learning more about how I can do my part to raise awareness for this amazing cause!!

I love TheBorgenProject - as an organization, it is caring and supportive, works to make the world better, supports bipartisanship, and uses the power of communication to make broad, lasting changes for those in need.

I volunteered with The Borgen Project from September to December 2019 as a Political Intern. I learned so much during the experience, like how to effectively lobby my members of Congress, how to have constructive discussions about international affairs during a time of domestic focus, and how to push through the "no"'s to get to "yes". I am a better advocate because of their relentless dedication to educate and encourage me (and the team) through the short 3 months.

I was also very impressed with the Leadership Team when they reached out to me for a workshop. I was a new intern, but I have professional experience in coaching toward habit change. They noticed this and asked for a refresher. I felt honored, but even more so I could see how these leaders work hard to be their best selves, changing their own routines to continually improve. This kind of culture is rare in advocacy, and is a crucial element to making this organization grow!

I highly recommend The Borgen Project to volunteers of any age who want to advocate, learn, grow, and contribute.

I worked for the Borgen Project as a political affairs intern during this past summer. This was a unique experience for me as I had never worked for a nonprofit before, but I quickly realized the value in having nonprofits performing at this caliber. This organization gives so many talented and charismatic individuals the chance to utilize their college education to better the world. (My particular position entailed fundraising, mobilization, lobbying, research and collaboration.) Its message is simple- to downsize poverty- to assist those in need, primarily those living on less than $2 per day. This such an incredible organization that not only aims to make the world a more equitable and just place, but it also reminds individuals of the power and value of democracy.

I volunteered at The Borgen Project in an editorial capacity, and got the opportunity to work on a variety of high-quality and impactful articles focused on the nonprofit’s mission to create awareness about global poverty. It was a great experience working in Kim Thelwell’s team; we had biweekly team meetings where we discussed updates and exchanged best practices, which I found incredibly useful. Every one in the team is extremely professional and supportive, and I genuinely felt like I was contributing my time and skills to a nonprofit that is making tremendous positive global impact, all the while gaining invaluable editorial experience.

I had a terrible experience while at the Borgen Project. I simply did mundane tasks and was forced to raised $500 as an UNPAYED intern. I was even told that if I did not meet the $500 requirement I would be reprimanded. Outrageous

This "nonprofit" grossly misuses interns. Each intern is unpaid but is expected to raise $500 through the course of their internship. This means badgering family and friends to raise these profits. They assign titles to each intern (HR, political affairs, etc) but they all do the same thing, which is tell people about this "project" and raise money themselves with little guidance. Their budget is hard to find, but if you look at their statement of activity for 2018, very little of the funds are used for legitimate purposes other then paying their CEO and management (maybe half actually goes to the cause). You should not have to pay to work for a nonprofit. I can not confirm this, but apparently you can not get reference letters, recommendations, etc despite raising $500 for them. I really believe many of these reviews are fake. This is a great cause, but they are using it as a front for profit.

The Borgen Project gives volunteers the resources they need to fight extreme world poverty on the global scale. The leadership team at the Borgen Project is passionate about forwarding this cause - if you want to join the world's movers and shakers look no further!

Interning for The Borgen Project was definitely one of the most rewarding experiences of my undergraduate career! The political affairs internship really allows you to grow both personally in your interest in politics and international affairs and professionally. It's a very hands-on experience which allows you to hone in on your writing, advocacy, and public speaking skills! In addition, you'd be working with an amazing group of supportive and passionate individuals. My supervisors Kim and Kelly were extremely friendly, supportive, and make sure that you feel prepared and comfortable with the work you are assigned. The founder and president Clint Borgen is also very hands-on and really ensures that all volunteers are well-prepared for their lobbying and advocacy work. I would definitely recommend interning/volunteering for The Borgen Project if you are passionate about international humanitarian efforts! You will learn so much about how to engage and make an impact in the political process, while working with amazing people to achieve it!

The Borgen Project is amazing organization that I have had the opportunity of working with over the last year. Their commitment to their cause and educating the public is unparalleled. I am passionate about advocacy, and The Borgen Project does an outstanding job at spreading awareness for global poverty and encouraging people to fight for global poverty.

Working for The Borgen Project was such a fantastic experience. I volunteered with the organization for almost two years, and I was able to learn about foreign policy, interact with Congressional offices and government officials, and share my passion for helping the world's poor. I was especially impressed by how even though almost everyone works remote, The Borgen Project is able to build strong teams that cooperate, support each other, and make genuine progress toward shared goals.

After almost three years of working for this organization, I can genuinely say that the dedicated people and underlying passion for doing good are characteristics that make The Borgen Project outstanding in both practice and influence. The members and advocates of this close-knit team focus on improving the United States' impact abroad and sharing the "good news" that occurs across the globe. Both goals are ones that I admire and feel the commitment to every day, and are part of what makes The Borgen Project one-of-a-kind. Its positive role in working to legislatively improve U.S. international aid is commendable and inspiring, and overall, I'm beyond proud to work here!

I have been writing for the Borgen Project for so long now that it has become second nature. Not only has the experience ignited my passion for writing and journalism, but my learning and research have shaped my worldviews and often tested my idealism. I hope that advocacy, creativity and knowledge can shape all of us and our efforts to change some of the inequities and imbalances we see and experience in the world.

The Borgen Project presented diverse opportunities to network and attend congressional events and meetings in my community, allowing me to step outside my comfort zone and gain vital experience for my career. The leadership team was incredibly helpful in encouraging me to learn more about nonprofit work and the impact that passion and advocacy can make.

Wonderful organization and cause to be a part of with a passion for fighting global poverty and hunger at the political level. Great work environment with a fantastic and diverse team of individuals. Fluid and efficient communication with managers.

Interning with The Borgen Project was one of the best experiences of my life. The organization is doing something no other org is doing - advocating on behalf of the global poor to the U.S. government. Its costs are low and its impact is high.

My internship with The Borgen Project was an incredible experience, and I am thankful to have had such an expansive learning opportunity at the beginning of my professional career. Not only was I able to acquire valuable organizational and communication skills, I was also able to learn a great deal about non-profit operations. The in-office team is small, providing a collaborative working environment and an opportunity to learn about many different teams and areas of the organization, and be involved in a variety of projects.

It's hard to say, as just a "Writing-fly-on-thewall", how effective the Borgen Project is overall. I will however say while working as a writing intern that it certainly opened my eyes to things that happening in this world that I will never be able to turn my back on again. The Borgen Project has gotten me to contact Congressional Leaders, learn about legislation, and generally take interest and action in ways I had always considered, "someone else's job." I'm very glad I am going through the internship with this nonprofit

During my time at The Borgen Project I got to meet with a Congressman and ask him to support the Water for the World Act. It was a very empowering experience. As a volunteer I learned how to advocate for issues that I believe in and I continue to use those skills in other aspects of life.

I think they do a very good job of raising awareness and engaging the public. If you ever have the opportunity I encourage you to visit their office and meet the team.

This has been a wonderful team to be part of. I enjoyed everyone I volunteered with and hope to be involved again in the future.

I really like the organizations approach and the passion of their volunteers. I'm happy to help however I can.

Just started here a week ago and I feel so grateful for this opportunity and being able to help those in need across the globe.

I made lifelong friends and loved what I was doing everyday.

I would volunteer here again. Lots of passionate people who care about the cause.

I learned a lot and got great insight into politics and advocating for a cause.

This is an amazing team of volunteers who are very passionate about changing the world. I feel very fortunate that I was able to volunteer and improve my writing skills.

I volunteered in Memphis and plan to volunteer again after grad school.

I volunteered for the organization in Boston and plan to do so again in the near future. I found it enjoyable and meaningful.

The Borgen Project is the result of a daring man's dream. The very fact that the President founded the organization after a UN internship, and then worked multiple other jobs to support himself while he works full-time on his nonprofit is inspirational enough. This year, The Borgen Project is celebrating its 10th year anniversary, and things have come a long way since its humble beginnings.

The interns that form the core work of the nonprofit are amazing. Everyone you meet here have an interest in the international development field; some are fresh graduates, some current students, some even quit corporate positions just so they can try their hand at a nonprofit determined to eradicate poverty. Going to work every day is fun as you chat about current affairs with a group of young do-gooders in the heart of the nonprofit world in Seattle.

The organization itself is a huge learning experience. You learn about US politics, and its stand on foreign policy. You educate and mobilize your friends and family, as well as strangers you meet on the street with your newfound knowledge. You effectively change the way you look at the world, and especially the US's roles and responsibilities in tackling global poverty.

Absolutely worth a try if you are thinking about entering the global development realm.

Despite being a small, quick turn-over organization, the potential benefits from a volunteer internship here is endless. Because interns make the cogs turn, and because each intern is only around a few months, the roles and responsibilities each intern takes on is an experience one is unlikely to find anywhere else. I have never been asked to fetch coffee or complete a repetitive, mindless task for hours on end. Instead I was asked to push the boundaries of my comfort zone by learning new assignments.

I was really drawn to The Borgen Project because they stress education and mobilization of citizens. Not only do they inform citizens about global poverty, but they do a great job about empowering them too. I greatly prefer their approach of influencing the policies instead of direct aid because it has a bigger potential for large scale change.

A very solid organization. They do a lot with very little resources and do a great job of engaging young people.

Of all the charities I support, I believe that my contributions are most effective here. I believe firmly in the approach to advocacy and awareness.

I am impressed with the work of this organization and as a business leader I think addressing poverty at the political level is the right approach. It's policies that create poverty and improving policies is a root step to large scale change.

My son was a volunteer and had a wonderful experience. We're thankful for his time there.

They use an extensive volunteer base that is very remarkable. I think they should spend more on fundraising to try to grow the organizations resources, but otherwise it's perfect.

Our families favorite nonprofit. My wife volunteer there a few years ago and we've followed the organization ever since then. It would be nice if they mailed updates more often, but understand the need to keep costs low.

My experience volunteering there was among the best experiences of my life. Probably 95 percent of the team are people you hope to know forever. The other five percent are like the disgruntled intern commenter below and just there for their own self-interest or because it looks good on their resume. Those ones do get the boot right away, but I think that's good. It makes for a better experience for the rest of the team.

I completed an internship as a international affairs intern. Even though I believe Clint Borgen (founder) is passionate about international poverty, the internship was disappointing and I would not recommend this organization for volunteering or for donating to. The interns were treated poorly and collaboration (and even talking) between interns was discouraged. New ideas by interns were routinely dismissed. Of my many volunteering and professional experiences, this was the worst I have seen volunteers or employees treated. Although my title was 'international affairs' intern I predominately worked on volunteer posting and interviewing. There were some good opportunities to gain professional experience (ie, Regional Director Manager) but they were limited due the amount that interns that were there. The goal of the organization is admirable and the greater plan/marketing behind it is well developed, but changes must be made in internship management and organizational attitude.