Free e-Work Experience Programme in Graphic Design – from your own space and in your own time.

We are offering an opportunity for you to become more employable. This includes: graduates and students, individuals wanting to get back into work, or anyone seeking a career change, across the country.

These solutions are all designed to create new and exciting ways to fast track you into getting a job, a career, and finding new opportunities.

This is an e-Work Experience Programme which you do from your own home and in your own time. This opportunity will be provided for free for 4 weeks. The recommended time you should consider allocating is around 10 hours per week. But you can do more or less according to your own requirements. You will work by yourself, in teams (virtually) or groups, using technology such as WhatsApp, Slack, Skype/Zoom, 8x8, E-mails etc.

During this work experience you will work on:

• Working on Magazines,

• Brochures,

• Posters,

• Business Cards,

• Photography,

• Website Designs,

• Writing articles and creating designs for the e-Graphics Design Magazine,

• Interviewing.

In addition, you will also get the experience of:

- Knowledge on strategy,
- Creating revenue streams,
- Having operational knowledge,
- Developing a wide range of network of contacts,
- Knowledge of managing teams of people,
- Business Development.

This is an UNPAID work experience, done online, from your own space and in your own time. This opportunity will be provided for free for 4 weeks. You decide what you want to do, when you are available and how much time you are willing to dedicate for your experience. We do not advocate any rewards or promise of paid work.

This Programme was designed with the aim to help people become more employable. If you want to fast track your career, and prepared to put in effort, then this could be a great way to do it.

Requirements: Basic knowledge of Indesign/ Illustrator it’s required.

If interested please submit your application, please also attach a copy of your CV, and we will invite you to our online Information Sessions to learn about this opportunity.

This is a great opportunity for individuals wishing to become more employable in the area of Marketing and Business Development.

AMNICK is a premium social enterprise that seeks to develop the new generation of Public Services using Smart Cities as a vehicle. We create amazing experiences that celebrate the best of technology and knowledge creation. We’re looking for great people who are passionate about redefining our communities and cities through innovation, unconventional thinking and embracing fun.

AMNICK's Business Development & Marketing team is offering opportunities to those seeking work experience in this area. This is being done via the self-help work experience group, who use our platform/processes to gain experience via shared learning from peers and mentors. This opportunity is ideal for those who wish to gain valuable work experience from their own space and in their own time. You will also have a chance to develop your own business ideas, and work with others like yourself to develop new partnerships and collaborations.

As a new member you can support efforts to improve our product experience through user research as well as support the operations of our cross-functional team. As a member of the BD & Marketing WE team, you will have the unique opportunity to interface with Marketing, Product, Research, Analytics, and Creative teams. The ideal candidate likes to think strategically, is intellectually curious, and thrives in an undefined environment. If you are someone who likes to roll up their sleeves and are passionate about change then this is a great role for you.

Self-help Main Work Experience Activities:

• Planning and executing marketing activities including campaigns, social media - creating content, PR & creating a network of media and blogs.

• Working together with designers to create promotional material and merchandise.

• Setting up a reporting process with brand performance metrics, targets and analytics.

• Assisting with B2B contact for partnerships and advertising sales.

• Participating in fun and awesome brainstorm sessions.

The perks:

• Collaborating with an entrepreneurial and ambitious team

• The opportunity to input on a very fast-growing and innovative project side by side with the CEO, co-founders and the rest of the team

•  You choose your own hours and when you wish to do this.

• A unique opportunity to improve your CV

This is an UNPAID work experience, done online, from your own space and in your own time. This opportunity will be provided for free for 4 weeks. You decide what you want to do, when you are available and how much time you are willing to dedicate for your experience. We do not advocate any rewards or promise of paid work.

This Programme was designed with the aim to help people become more employable. If you want to fast track your career, and prepared to put in effort, then this could be a great way to do it.

This is an online opportunity for potential Magazine Editors/ Journalists/ Researchers and those interested in Media and Communication to explore and gain experience in your area. 

The activities will be done from your own home and in your own time – Online at your convenience. This opportunity will be provided for free for 4 weeks.

Smart Cities Journalists/Researchers - contribute to the Smart Cities magazine. Tasks will include: researching smart cities projects, news, technologies, reviews, interviewing senior people online/in person and much more. 

Magazine Editors - Coordinating magazine activities, Writing content, Proofreading, Researching, Interviewing, Networking. We will support you to agree on key contents, layout, be responsible for researchers, journalists, designers all of whom will be contributing to the magazine. 

You will also have the opportunity to interview senior people, VIPs, government officials from the UK and internationally. 

Media and Communications - Social Media includes Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogs etc. 

If interested please submit your application, please also attach a copy of your CV, and we will invite you to our online Information Sessions to learn about this opportunity.

Amnick Social Enterprise is delighted to offer free 4 weeks access to our work experience platform. On this programme you get access to various areas which helps you in short time to expand your work experience opportunities. You will be working alongside your team members, with the potential to access professionals from industries. On this programme you get the tools to unlock your potential and prepare yourself for a successful career, by becoming job ready. 

You will work by yourself, in teams (virtually) or groups, using technology such as WhatsApp, Slack, Skype/Zoom, 8x8, E-mails etc.

We offer the choice to do your work experience in:

• Admin

• Management

• Junior Consultant

• Sales and Marketing

• Graphics Design

• Projects

• HR

• Events management

• Social Media
 

Activities will be tailored based on our 6 startups:

- Environment

- Transportation

- Technologies

- Smart Cities

- Innovation

- Cyber Security

This is an UNPAID work experience, done online, from your own space and in your own time. This opportunity will be provided for free for 4 weeks. You decide what you want to do, when you are available and how much time you are willing to dedicate for your experience. We do not advocate any rewards or promise of paid work.

This Programme was designed with the aim to help people become more employable. If you want to fast track your career, and prepared to put in effort, then this could be a great way to do it. 

Are you looking to utilise your knowledge of, and interest, in climate change and further develop your research skills? This is an ideal opportunity to gain high quality, CV boosting, work experience in an internationally recognised charity.

With programmes in nearly 50 countries, Action Against Hunger undertakes advocacy around the world on reducing malnutrition, and on effective humanitarian action in complex crises. The Climate Research and Advocacy Volunteer will provide support to the implementation of our UK advocacy activities. Working under the supervision of the UK Food Crisis Researcher, they will assist with undertaking policy analysis, internal research within the Action Against Hunger global network and the development of reports for publication.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Supporting the Food Crisis Researcher in the implementation of research activities in the UK
• Undertaking policy and technical research on climate change
• Supporting the development of campaign actions on climate change
• Editing reports for publication
• Supporting an internal research project on Action Against Hunger’s response to climate change.

Key competencies required:

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write for different audiences
• Good research skills, with the ability to analyse and think critically
• Understanding of climate change adaptation and mitigation and how it is linked to food, nutrition and conflict.
• Good editing and proof-reading skills
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities and to work to deadlines
• Ability to think strategically and solve problems
• Self-motivated
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a small team

Other desirable qualities:

• Academic background in health/international development or related area.
• Some experience or knowledge of hunger and nutrition issues in developing countries
• Fluency in French

What we offer:

• An opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the work of Action Against Hunger and gain exposure to an internationally recognised charity
• Experience of working within a professional environment  
• Career mentoring throughout the duration of the volunteer placement and the opportunity to develop tangible skills for use in future employment
• Reimbursement of reasonable receipted travel costs within TfL zones 1 – 6 (where necessary)
• Reimbursement of receipted lunch expenses up to £5 per volunteering day

Please read the following carefully before making your application:

• We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community
• You can only be considered for this role if you possess the essential key competency requirements set out above. You should use the "cover letter" section of the online application to demonstrate this. 
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within one week of the closing date. Unfortunately we cannot provide individual feedback.
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our charity and contribute to our aim of supporting youth to fulfil their best potential. As the Regional Partnership co-ordinator, you will play an important role, helping to maintain partnerships with educational and similar establishments in order to recruit new volunteers. You will be responsible for any administrative work needed in your region to build new partnerships and helping to maintain any existing partnerships in your region. We are looking for a very organised individual, a strong communicator and team player who can see the bigger picture of the impact they will have on our charity. The role is voluntary therefore, experience is not necessary and is suitable for students or recent graduates looking to develop their skills whilst working from home.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Maintain contact with educational and similar establishments (e.g. high schools and charities) within your region to promote a recruitment cycle for Teenage Helpline, to promote our work and to encourage further volunteers to join us.
• Co-operate with the management team to ensure synchronisation across different regions.
• Provide fresh new ideas to finetune our operation.
• Prioritise daily tasks whilst accounting for unforeseen challenges (e.g.: scheduling conflicts).
• Encourage a positive environment, supporting a safe and productive workplace.

 Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation
• Flexibility
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications

All of those who volunteer for this position will need to have access to a computer, the internet and e-mail and have a comfortable space to work from home.

 Reporting to:  National Partnerships Co-ordinator

Working hours: This is a voluntary opportunity. Working hours are flexible. We ask that candidates give 2 hours minimum per week as per voluntary agreement.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our charity and contribute to our aim of supporting youth to fulfil their best potential. As the National Partnership co-ordinator, you will play an important role, helping to maintain partnerships with educational and similar establishments in order to recruit new volunteers. You will be responsible for any administrative work needed in your region to build new partnerships and helping to maintain any existing partnerships in your region. We are looking for a very organised individual, a strong communicator and team player who can see the bigger picture of the impact they will have on our charity. The role is voluntary therefore, experience is not necessary and is suitable for students or recent graduates looking to develop their skills whilst working from home.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Maintain contact with educational and similar establishments (e.g. high schools and charities) within your region to promote a recruitment cycle for Teenage Helpline, to promote our work and to encourage further volunteers to join us.
• Co-operate with the management team to ensure synchronisation across different regions.
• Provide fresh new ideas to finetune our operation.
• Prioritise daily tasks whilst accounting for unforeseen challenges (e.g.: scheduling conflicts).
• Encourage a positive environment, supporting a safe and productive workplace.

 Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation
• Flexibility
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications

All of those who volunteer for this position will need to have access to a computer, the internet and e-mail and have a comfortable space to work from home.

 Reporting to:  Recruitment & HR Manager 

Working hours: This is a voluntary opportunity. Working hours are flexible. We ask that candidates give 2 hours minimum per week as per voluntary agreement.

Greenpeace is a campaigning organisation, it’s what we do and we do it well. We defend the natural world and promote peace by investigating, exposing and confronting environmental abuse, and championing environmentally responsible solutions.

As an organisation we campaign on the following areas:

- Stopping climate change - Defending the oceans - Protecting the forests - Working for peace and disarmament - Eliminating toxic chemicals - Saving the Arctic - Fighting against Fracking - Tackling Air Pollution

The Greenpeace Falmouth Campaign Coordinator would be part of the Falmouth Local Group, and would ensure that the Falmouth group carries out the monthly local group campaign tactics as safely and effectively as possible. The role involves attending monthly meetings, working closely with the Local Group Coordinators, organising when and how the campaign activities will take place, and staying in communication with the group. The Campaign Coordinator will also be responsible for receiving and managing campaign materials at their home address. 

It's important for Campaign Coordinators to be organised, good communicators, and reliable. 

Falmouth Greenpeace is looking for a new Co-Coordinator to play a key role in the coordination team of the local group! This involves organising events for both campaign impact and community engagement in the Falmouth local community. As a Local Group Co-Coordinator you will work alongside the other co-coordinator to run monthly meetings, recruit and work with other people in the team, coordinate the roll-out of campaign events and tactics, and find opportunities to engage with the community as well as grow the group. ​This is a voluntary role that requires excellent people skills, high-level organisation skills, access to internet and a computer, proficiency on greenwire (Greenpeace's volunteer management platform), a sense of humour and most importantly, a commitment to Greenpeace values and mission.

If you’re interested - please outline answers on the following points:
- A bit about yourself
- What you would bring to the role and why you’d like to do it
- How long you could commit to the role

Overview of the Branch Administrator opportunity

As a Branch Administrator, you would be in an essential volunteer role as the principal communications trustee managing and maintaining the administrative affairs of our branch. Using your expertise and skills, you will be able to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives.

As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a monthly committee meeting lasting some 2 to 3 hours. However, the commitment may vary depending on whether or not the trustee takes on additional duties.

About the RSPCA

Founded in 1824 we have been saving animals for almost 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.

Through our numerous campaigns, we seek to raise standards of care, and awareness of issues, affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!

The RSPCA Anglesey Branch

The Angelsey Branch is one of the branches of RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.

We raise our own funds locally through events, collections, and our charity shop in Holyhead in order to help animals most in need. We also neuter hundreds of cats, dogs, and rabbits every year, foster cats and kittens, and carry out home checks for potential adopters.

Primary responsibilities of the Branch Administrator

• To act as the primary contact point for all branch communications with the national Society, the branch committee and the branch membership.
• Arrange branch meetings, ensure accurate minutes are taken and distributed in accordance with branch rules.
• Ensure all branch committee decisions are implemented and actions completed.
• Arrange the branch AGM including the compilation and distribution of the annual report, nominations and agenda in line with the strict timetable laid down in the branch rules.
• Arrange the timely dissemination of the contents of all correspondence and literature received by the branch, ensuring availability to all committee members, and reply to all branch correspondence where necessary.
• Order and distribute RSPCA stationery, leaflets, posters and other fundraising and promotional material.
• Liaise with the Branch support specialist (BSS) and group chief inspector and notify them of all branch meetings.
• Advise the BSS of all changes to branch facilities, services and contact details.
• In the absence of the membership secretary, assume responsibility for the maintenance of the branch membership list.
• Submit recommendations for national Society awards to the BSS, in accordance with the wishes of the committee.

Core Branch Trustee responsibilities

• Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
• Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
• Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
• In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Support Specialist write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
• Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.
• Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support regional initiatives.
• Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
• In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.

What we are looking for in a volunteer:

Above all, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare.

Specific skills such as finance, fundraising, project management, business experience, awareness of employment and/or charity legislation can be useful, but not essential.

You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert, although commitment, common sense, and the ability to be objective are vital.

What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Administrator

• We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you will everything you need to carry out the role.
• Ongoing support is also provided by regional and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
• The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
• The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
• A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.

Practical considerations

• Please also note that to become a Trustee, you will need to be aged 18 or over and a member of our branch for three months before you are eligible to be elected.
• Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
• Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
• Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to clarify that they are not disqualified from being a trustee and read the Charity Commission’s guidance for individuals on who can’t be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.
• References will also be required.

We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch! For more information and to apply and for an application form, please click the apply button above.

Overview of the People’s Plan

The People’s Plan is an environmental community-interest-company working to give local people a voice on how green policies are designed and implemented. Our current primary project is an interactive and education gamified platform which facilitates engagement between local residents and their councils, with a focus on engaging underrepresented groups. 

The team and role

Our communications team is pivotal in boosting awareness of the People’s Plan and its projects. We are also responsible for ensuring local engagement with the People’s Plan Platform in the communities where councils have partnered with us. This is a very exciting time for us and we’d love you to join our expanding team. 

As a designer you will: 

·         Work alongside a team to plan and deliver social media campaigns across a number of social networks. 

·         Create assets for social media

·        Create design and print ready artwork, such as leaflets, banners, etc 

Skills required:

·         Understanding of marketing techniques, particularly those relating to social media.

·        Relevant design degree or equivalent experience working in digital/print design

·        Experience using canva, graphic design/visual design softwares

As a team member, you’ll have the chance to develop your skills with a tailored development plan whilst being able to work on a tangible project and make a positive impact on a national level.

To register your interest, please send your CV (no more than 2 pages) and a short cover letter.

Part of the Climate Venture Collective

The People’s Plan is supported by the Climate Venture Collective. The CVC is a diverse group of entrepreneurs, thinkers, makers and doers who come together to create scalable solutions to the Climate Crisis. The group is open to everyone to join and we all share in the work and the rewards. As part of People’s Plan, you will have access to the community, it’s members, projects and resources, as well as being part of it.

Considering a career in nutrition or public health? This is a fantastic opportunity to gain high quality, CV boosting, work experience in an internationally recognised charity. 

For almost 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have led the global fight against hunger. We save the lives of children and their families.  We are there for them before and after disaster strikes. We enable people to provide for themselves, see their children grow up strong, and build prosperous communities.

Today, Action Against Hunger is an important referent in nutrition information systems, support in emergencies and development contexts, and in 2019, Action Against Hunger reached over 17 million people.

In the UK, we have grown well over the last 20 years, increasing our income and staff numbers accordingly. We are now placed to continue this growth and meet our ambitions for 2021 and beyond.

The Nutrition Department Volunteer will support the positioning of Action Against Hunger as a key reference on Nutrition technical services including Nutrition in Emergencies, Link NCA and coverage surveys learning.

Areas of responsibility include (but not limited to):

• Support the creation of an Action Against Hunger Nutrition and Health Capacity statement (for the whole network) to help demonstrate our experience for grant applications and partnership
• Help review cross-sectional studies for Link NCAs (mapping of associations for nutrition outcomes) 
• Support in the design of knowledge management products
• Participate in the daily tasks of the wider Nutrition team

Key competencies required:

• Typically educated to/equal to Master’s Degree level in nutrition, public health or other related field.
• Ability to write clearly and succinctly, for a range of audiences, from lengthy formal submissions to short articles for social media or blogs
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Computer literate – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Web
• Excellent organisational skills
• Research skills

Other desirable qualities:

• Knowledge and/or experience in evaluation and assessment of community-based nutrition programmes
• Understanding of written French and ability to work in French
• Experience in delivering trainings
• Experience in data management
• Well versed in the use of Stata or R

What we offer:

• An opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the work of Action Against Hunger and gain exposure to an internationally recognised charity
• Experience of working within a professional environment  
• Career mentoring throughout the duration of the volunteer placement and the opportunity to develop tangible skills for use in future employment
• Reimbursement of reasonable travel costs within TfL zones 1 – 6 (where necessary)
• Reimbursement of lunch expenses up to £5 per day

Please read the following carefully before making your application:

• We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community
• You can only be considered for this role if you possess the essential key competency requirements set out above. You should use the "cover letter" section of the online application to demonstrate this. 
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within one week of the closing date. Unfortunately we cannot provide individual feedback.
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk