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Expenses: This is an unpaid position but we do reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses such as travel and lunch in line with Human Appeal’s expenses policy

Why does this role matter to Human Appeal?

Volunteers are an essential part of Human Appeal’s impact. They help create meaningful change for communities most in need. As a Programmes Data Entry Intern, you will contribute directly to the effectiveness of our international work by helping us preserve, organise, and maintain key programme information. This role offers the chance to gain professional experience, develop valuable skills, and support a humanitarian cause that truly makes a difference.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Programmes Data Entry Intern to support the International Programmes Department in digitising historical project files and ensuring the accuracy of programme records.

Main Tasks Include:

• Digitising and organising historical programme documents and project files.
• Entering, updating and maintaining accurate data in programme databases.
• Assisting with general administrative tasks to support programme workflows.
• Supporting the team in reviewing and verifying information for past programme reports.

Knowledge / Experience / Skills Required:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• A good understanding of or interest in humanitarian and development work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem‑solving skills and the ability to identify data inconsistencies.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is desirable.

Benefits of volunteering with us:

• Opportunity to develop knowledge and expand your skillset
• Excellent support as part of a friendly team
• Excellent training opportunities
• Offer to provide references
• Support in developing your CV (should you want it)
• Opportunities to take part in Human Appeal events

Learning & Development:

To enable you to take part in this opportunity Human Appeal will provide:

• A detailed induction to provide you with an overview of Human Appeal
• Training and shadowing providing all the information and skills needed to fulfil the role
• A dedicated member of staff to provide ongoing support and supervision
• Payment of “out of pocket” expenses in line with Human Appeal’s expenses policy
• A volunteer handbook that outlines all of the policies and procedures you will need to be aware of whilst volunteering

About Lived Expert

Lived Expert, founded by Mark Johnson MBE, is a pioneering social enterprise that harnesses the power of lived experience to drive social change. We've led transformative projects across addiction, homelessness, neurodiversity, and the justice system. As we grow our digital presence, we're looking for a creative, organised intern to take the lead on our social media output and help us tell powerful stories to wider audiences.

Role Purpose

As our Social Media Intern, you'll own the day-to-day running of Lived Expert's social media channels — planning content, scheduling posts, and helping build a consistent, impactful online presence. You'll work with the team to develop a content calendar organised around monthly themes (e.g. addiction, housing, abuse, neurodiversity) and create storyboards that bring our work to life across platforms. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who's passionate about social impact and wants hands-on experience building a social media operation from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

1. Content Planning & Strategy
   • Develop and maintain a monthly content calendar built around key themes aligned with our work.
   • Create storyboards and content plans that map out messaging, visuals, and posting schedules.
   • Help shape a coherent social media strategy that grows our reach and engagement.
2. Content Creation & Publishing
   • Produce and schedule at least one post per day across all channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, etc.).
   • Write compelling copy, source or create visuals, and adapt content for each platform.
   • Support the production of short-form video, graphics, and story-based content.
3. Platform & Tools Management
   • Use scheduling and management tools (e.g. HubSpot, or similar) to streamline publishing across channels.
   • Help set up and maintain a reliable system for cross-platform posting and Facebook ad campaigns.
   • Track engagement metrics and produce simple performance summaries to guide what's working.
4. Digital Support
   • Assist with email list management, newsletter content, and web updates where needed.
   • Support lightweight automations (e.g. content approval flows, engagement tracking).
   • Create short "how-to" guides so social media processes are transferable to the wider team.
5. Team Collaboration
   • Work closely with the founder and project team to align social content with organisational priorities.
   • Contribute ideas for campaigns, awareness days, and amplifying lived experience voices online.

Person Specification

We're looking for someone who is:

• Social media savvy — you understand how different platforms work and what makes content perform well.
• Creative and organised — able to plan ahead with a content calendar while producing quality posts consistently.
• Comfortable with tools — experienced with (or eager to learn) scheduling platforms, HubSpot, Canva, Google Workspace/Microsoft 365, and basic analytics.
• A clear communicator — able to write concise, engaging copy and document processes.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented — able to work independently in a remote team and keep things running to schedule.
• Interested in social impact — motivated by amplifying the voices of people with lived experience and helping meaningful work reach more people.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience building a social media presence for a growing, purpose-driven social enterprise.
• Remote work with a flexible schedule.
• Opportunity to shape strategy, not just execute — your ideas will matter here.
• Support and guidance from an experienced team, plus a practical portfolio of real-world social media work.

Application Instructions

Please send us:

• Your CV
• A short cover letter (max 1 page) telling us: 
  • Why you're interested in Lived Expert and this role.
  • Examples of social media work, content creation, or digital tools you've used to build an audience or improve a process (from study, work, volunteering, or personal projects).
  • What you're hoping to learn and contribute during the internship.

Expenses: This is an unpaid position but we do reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with Human Appeal’s expenses policy

Why does this role matter to Human Appeal?

Volunteers are an integral part of Human Appeal’s success. They are the ones that create real change for those most in need. This is your chance to meet new people, gain new skills and experience and have fun whilst being part of a great cause.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, fast learning Scotland intern to join our growing team at Human Appeal; helping us with admin tasks, recruitment of volunteers for events and online fundraising campaigns, research for various upcoming events and help with general tasks.

Main tasks include:

• Administrative tasks such as collating data, contacting signups for various challenges, deployments and events.
• Assist with administrational tasks relating to fundraising
• Research venues, catering and other fundraising related tasks for upcoming events
• May be asked to go to occasional events dependent on location

Knowledge/Experience/Skills required:

• A good understanding of humanitarian relief
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritise your workload

Benefits of volunteering with us:

• Experience of operating within the Fundraising department of an international charity
• Opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in Fundraising
• Excellent support as part of a friendly team
• Excellent training opportunities
• Offer to provide references after 3 months of volunteering
• Support in developing your CV (should you want it)
• Opportunities to take part in Human Appeal events

Learning & Development:

To enable you to take part in this opportunity Human Appeal will provide:

• A detailed induction to provide you with an overview of Human Appeal
• Training and shadowing providing all the information and skills needed to fulfil the role
• A dedicated member of staff to provide ongoing support and supervision
• Payment of “out of pocket” expenses in line with Human Appeal’s expenses policy
• A volunteer handbook that outlines all of the policies and procedures you will need to be aware of whilst volunteering

Job description

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, fast learning intern to join our growing team at Human Appeal; helping us to research HR projects, review HR reports, and complete HR quality checks for our overseas offices, to identify the support needs, of our staff in the field, who are delivering the life saving projects on the ground and front lines.

Main tasks include:

• Providing generalist A-Z HR support which could range from recruitment, reward, onboarding and more. 
• Support HR L&D initiatives such as orientations, trainings, workshops etc.
• Ensure proper HR file documentation and file management to audit standards.
• Conducting HR quality checks via routine spot checks and maintain HR trackers.
• Compiling HR exec summaries or reports.
• Undertaking research projects and supporting HR project implementation when requested.

Knowledge/Experience/Skills required:

• Ideally studying towards or completed a Bachelors degree, preferably in HR, Psychology, 
• An interest in understanding of humanitarian relief
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English (Arabic, Somali, Turkish a bonus.)
• Basic IT Skills (Excel, Outlook, Office 365, One drive, TEAMs)
• Ability to work well in a diverse virtual team
• Problem solving skills - takes initiative and ownership 
• Cultural awareness and understanding of globalisation

Benefits of volunteering with us:

• Experience of operating within the HR division of an international charity
• Opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in International HR Management
• Excellent support as part of a friendly team
• Excellent training opportunities
• Offer to provide references after 3 months of volunteering
• Support in developing your CV (should you want it)
• Opportunities to take part in Human Appeal local events

Learning & Development:

To enable you to take part in this opportunity Human Appeal will provide:

• A detailed induction to provide you with an overview of Human Appeal
• Training and shadowing providing all the information and skills needed to fulfil the role
• A dedicated member of staff to provide ongoing support and supervision
• Payment of “out of pocket” expenses in line with Human Appeal’s expenses policy
• A volunteer handbook that outlines all of the policies and procedures you will need to be aware of whilst volunteering

About the role

Ubuntu Pathways is seeking a proactive, organised, and mission-driven intern to join our close-knit London office to assist in organising and facilitating our upcoming office move. This role will report to the Fundraising & Operations Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to contribute meaningfully to Ubuntu’s impact in Gqeberha, South Africa, while gaining valuable experience in global fundraising and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting digitisation and organisation of donor files

• Preparing the office for relocation (clearing, packing, labelling)

• Conducting donor and grant prospect research

• Supporting marketing and social media activities

• Preparing and filing Gift Aid documentation

• Assisting with general office admin and supplies

• Helping with event prep — sponsorship and auction support

• General upkeep — inventory, shredding, basement tasks

What you’ll gain

• Experience in fundraising, donor research, and operations within a global non-profit

• Exposure to donor stewardship, event planning, and data systems

• Mentorship and support from a highly experienced UK team

• A chance to work for a purpose-led organisation where every task contributes to a meaningful mission

• £15 daily stipend to support travel and lunch costs 

What we’re looking for:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong commitment to Ubuntu Pathways’ mission and values

• Excellent administrative, organisational, and time management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy in both data and written materials

• Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.)

• Positive, adaptable, self-motivated team player with a can-do attitude

Desirable (but not required)

• Personal or professional connection to South Africa and an understanding of the local context

• Familiarity with Gift Aid regulations and UK fundraising compliance

• Knowledge of the UK and international development/charity sector

Please submit your CV and a cover letter no longer than 2 pages stating your availability, relevant experience and why you are the best person for the role. Closing date: 9 January 2026 but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible in order to be considered. Virtual interviews to take place in the week of 12 January. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the application process then please contact us.

Message from the Chair of Trustees

The Trustees represent different backgrounds and experiences, but what pulls us together is a

commitment to SEED’s work on the ground in Madagascar. Several of us have been to Madagascar

and have either volunteered or worked with SEED, so we have seen first-hand how important our

work is, and the positive impact SEED has in the communities we serve. Madagascar is an

extraordinary country with exceptional biodiversity but has severely lacking infrastructure and a

high level of anthropogenic threats due to extreme poverty and considerable dependence on

natural resources.

We are looking forward to welcoming a new Chair of our Board of Trustees to join the amazing

team of dedicated staff and volunteers who are delivering sustainable development, conservation

and community work through a range of projects based on local needs. The current Chair has been

in post since 2022 and served as a Trustee for 2 years prior to that. A change of leadership and a

fresh perspective is timely and will ensure we approach the next phase of our growth and

development with new ideas. You will be assured of a warm and supportive welcome with the

benefit of a team containing years of experience, combined with new members who bring global

expertise in their field.

SEED is growing thanks to successful marketing, fundraising project development and delivery. We

are now looking to build on our implementation of our strategic plan, to deliver sustainable

development for the people of southeastern Madagascar. We are privileged to work with its

wonderful people, and we hope that you will want to join us.

Introduction to SEED

SEED has been working in the southeast corner of Madagascar for over 20 years. SEED stands for Sustainable, Environment, Education and Development and we focus on building meaningful, sustainable change in one the poorest regions of one the poorest countries in the world.

Our projects range from school building to maternal health, from Agroforestry to Lemur Conservation and rights.

We are active on social media where you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube. The majority of our staff are Malagasy, working in Fort Dauphin to design and deliver projects on the ground, alongside our international team, who bring external expertise and international best practices. In Madagascar, we have 95 staff in total (70 Malagasy and 25 international). They are supported by a small UK-based and remote working team of 10.

Governance structures

SEED’s Board of Trustees has 8 members, including the Chair, who meet quarterly. There are three sub-committees of the board focusing on: Audit and Risk; Marketing and Fundraising; and HR. These are chaired by a Trustee and consist of at least one other Trustee and up to two of the Senior Management team. We also have lead Trustees for Safeguarding and Whistleblowing.

The Board is international with Trustees based in a number of different countries, so the Board works remotely.

The operations are run by the Managing Director and the Director of Programmes and Operations who are both long standing senior managers.

The Chair of Trustees role

Chair of Trustee Board

In addition to the general role of Trustee, the Chair of SEED’s Board of Trustees holds overall accountability for the charity delivering its mission. Working closely with the Board and the staff senior team , they will provide leadership and direction to ensure SEED fulfils its charitable aims and objectives and abides by its governing documents and relevant legislation. They will work collaboratively with board members and senior management to ensure SEED delivers maximum benefit to the communities it serves.

Chair Role Description

Terms and conditions: Voluntary role

Responsible to: Board of Trustees

Base: The Board works remotely

Line manager of: Managing Director

Overview of SEED

SEED Madagascar is a successful, growing British Charity working in partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. We integrate high-quality community health, rural livelihoods, schools and conservation programmes to support long term, sustainable change and add to international best practice through research and publication.

SEED has been working in Madagascar for over 20 years and has a wide range of impactful projects ranging from school building to sexual health, from beekeeping to improving lemur habitats. More recently, SEED has been working to address the famine in the southeast with emergency food distribution.

Employing most of its staff in Madagascar, SEED also engages international staff and interns as well as running a volunteer programme. Full details of our operations can be found on our website which includes our annual report and accounts, fundraising advice and information on our staff and Trustees.

The role will carry the usual responsibilities of a Trustee as defined by the England and Wales Charity Commission and we encourage all applicants to read through this prior to making an application.

Accountability:

As a Trustee you are responsible and liable for the governance and functioning of the charity and are accountable in varying degrees to a variety of stakeholders including service users, members, funders, the Charity Commission, and Companies House.

SEED Trustees should uphold the fiduciary duty required of all charity trustees to act in the best interests of both current and future beneficiaries of the charity, being held personally liable for any breach of that duty.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure that the Board of Trustees understands and fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation
• To provide strategic oversight and ensure that all decisions are taken in the best interests of SEED and its charitable aims.
• To provide leadership for the Board of Trustees in their role of developing and agreeing the strategy of the organisation.
• To ensure that SEED has the effective policies and procedures needed to function properly, legally and safely including those for safeguarding, whistleblowing and anticorruption.
• To effectively chair the Board meetings, facilitating debate and bringing about consensus and clear decision making.
• To work with the Board to bring about strong and constructive working relationships and sharing of the workload across the areas of expertise.
• To oversee the membership of and effective working of the subcommittees
• To build and maintain a constructive and supportive working relationship with the MD. To be overall line manager for the MD, assessing their performance and discussing development needs with them.
• To work closely with the MD to support them in achieving the vision of the organisation ensuring they have the support needed for the effective running of SEED and bring scrutiny as needed so they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.
• To plan with the MD the annual cycle of Board meetings, setting agendas and monitoring the decisions taken at meetings are enacted.
• To review the Board’s performance and composition to ensure that SEED has a diverse, high performing Board working together in support of SEEDs strategy and Charitable objectives.
• To support recruitment and onboarding of new members to the board as needed to ensure continuity of the board responsibilities.
• To work with each Trustee to support them fulfilling their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
• To ensure the Board regularly reviews major risks and associated opportunities.
• To lead the Board in fulfilling its duties to ensure the sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to verify financial accountability and that SEED is operating within the legal and financial guidelines set out in the current legislation
• To represent the interests of the board and charity externally as and when needed

Person specification

• Knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Chair of a Charity and Board Membership – experience as a board member as a minimum
• An understanding and experience of strategic planning within the corporate or charity setting.
• A proven leader with the ability to think strategically and creatively and to challenge proposals with clear logical thinking
• A strong commitment and passion for international development and an understanding of this sector, ideally able to bring experience of working within it.
• Demonstrable alignment to the charity’s mission, vision, and values
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of people management and able to build strong relationships with people who are working on a voluntary basis at senior level
• An understanding of, or a willingness to understand, the strategic, legislative, political and cultural contexts that affect and influence SEED’s work
• Enthusiasm and commitment to equality and diversity in all aspects of SEED’s work
• An interest in Madagascar and an understanding of the challenges of working within different cultures and environments
• Be able to work to and advocate for all of SEED’s policies and procedures, safeguarding those that SEED works with and investigating and/or reporting any concerns appropriately

SEED Madagascar actively encourages equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and aims to create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued

Time commitments and requirements

There are a minimum of four Board meetings per year with the potential for additional Board meetings and Trustee only discussions. The Chair will discuss and agree the agenda in advance with the Managing Director, Chair the meeting and ensure follow up actions take place. These meetings are on a Sunday, are virtual and typically last 3 hours.

The Chair will participate on one sub-committee which has its own quarterly cycle of meetings. The Chair will manage the MD and have regular discussions about progress and undertake the annual review process. The Chair and all Trustees are required to undertake mandatory training as part of their induction and regular updates and additional training. The Chair will work with the Board to ensure each member is taking an active part in the Board and sub committees.

The Trustee Board are encouraged to have one trustee a year take a trip to Madagascar to familiarise themselves with the environment the SEED works in and to meet and get to know the staff in country (some expenses will be covered).