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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This role is hybrid based in Birmingham Third Space (687 Stratford Road, B11 4DX)
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 looking for a engagement intern to assist the fundraising and engagement team in developing events, project management and admin support..
Main tasks:
- Administrative tasks such as collating data, contacting signups for pledges, various challenges, deployments and events.
- Assist with administrational tasks relating to fundraising
- Create content for social media
- Contact guests who have booked for events
- Research venues, catering and other fundraising related tasks for upcoming events
- May be asked to go to occasional events dependent on location
Skills and Abilities:
- A good understanding of humanitarian relief
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Good content creating and social media skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritise your workload
Benefits of volunteering with us:
- Experience of volunteering in an international charity
- Great experience for gaining employment
- Experience of operating within the outreach division of a large organisation
- Excellent training opportunities
- Opportunity to develop knowledge and skills within community engagement and outreach
- 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:
- This is an unpaid position but we will pay for your “out of pocket” expenses in line with Human Appeal’s volunteer expenses policy
- A detailed induction and training, providing all the information and skills needed
- A dedicated member of staff to provide ongoing support and supervision
- A volunteer handbook that outlines all of the policies and procedures you will need to be aware of whilst volunteering
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Community Interaction & Behaviour Change Communication
· Visit villages, urban communities, and schools
· Interact with families, women, and children
· Understand local health practices, challenges, and needs
· Support ongoing community health programs
Hygiene Awareness Campaigns
· Conduct awareness sessions on:
o Personal hygiene (menstrual hygiene , handwashing, cleanliness)
o Sanitation practices
o Safe drinking water and hygiene habits
· Use creative methods like posters, demonstrations, and group activities
Basic Health Education
· Assist in delivering sessions on:
o Menstrual hygiene .
o Preventive healthcare
o Nutrition and balanced diet
o Common diseases and basic prevention methods
· Support local team in simplifying health messages for communities
School Health Programs
· Organize interactive sessions in schools on:
o Hygiene practices for children
o Importance of cleanliness and health
· Conduct activities such as:
o Games and quizzes
o Awareness discussions
o Health-focused storytelling
Women’s Health & Menstrual Hygiene Awareness
· Support workshops on:
o Menstrual hygiene management
o Breaking myths and stigma
o Importance of hygiene and health for women
· Assist in distributing educational materials
Research & Data Collection
· Conduct basic surveys and collect community feedback
· Observe and document hygiene practices and health awareness levels
· Assist in preparing reports and case studies
Campaign Design & Creative Outreach
· Help design:
o Awareness posters
o Educational materials
o Social media campaigns
· Participate in community awareness drives and local events
Community Interaction & Behaviour Change Communication
· Engage in conversations with community members
· Promote positive behaviour change related to hygiene and health
· Learn how communication strategies influence public health outcomes
Documentation & Storytelling
· Document field experiences through:
o Photography
o Blogs
o Video storytelling
· Share impact stories and community voices