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Croydon, Greater London (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Job description
Job title: Social Media & Communications Intern / Events & Fundraising Intern
Contract: 3-6 months or longer
Location: Croydon, South London
Salary: Volunteer - expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Expenses Policy
About African Child Trust (ACT)
ACT is a growing international development charity with a Christian ethos, dedicated to educating disadvantaged children and empowering widows in sub-Saharan Africa. Since 1998, we’ve supported children from primary school through to university and equipped widows with income-generating skills to sustain their families. Working with our local partners, we implement projects in education, livelihoods, sanitation, and health across eight African countries: Burkina Faso, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
Internship Opportunities
We are looking for outgoing and self-motivated individuals who will fit easily into our team and are passionate about making a difference in the world. These roles are ideal for graduates wanting to gain experience in the international development and charity sectors. Gap year opportunities for students and current undergraduates will be considered.
The two roles available are:
▪ Social Media & Communications
▪ Events & Fundraising
These internships are ideal for at least three to six months or longer, to obtain the full benefit of your experience.
Please note that internships at ACT are voluntary. However, we will reimburse reasonable expenses in line with our expenses policy.
Qualities and attributes
Social Media & Communications
The ideal candidates will:
● Have excellent written communication skills;
● Be creative and inventive, and confident in putting forward and discussing new ideas;
● Have an eye for graphics and visual design;
● Have previous experience in social media; and
● Have a desire both to learn and to contribute to our work.
Events & Fundraising
The ideal candidates will:
● Have experience using Office suite (primarily Word and Excel);
● Exhibit strong research skills;
● Be highly organised and able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively;
● Be proactive with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills; and
● Have passion and empathy for the ethos of ACT.
Key responsibilities
Social Media & Communications
● Writing high-quality blogs and news articles and carrying out related research.
● Using Canva to create graphics for social media and scheduling posts via Buffer.
● Actively engaging with online supporters and followers.
● Promoting ACT’s events via social media platforms (Instagram, X, Facebook and LinkedIn).
● Engaging with social media analytics and adapting social media presence accordingly.
Events & Fundraising
● Assisting our small team with research pertaining to grant-funding opportunities.
● Provide research on potential corporate and school partnerships.
● Engaging with supporters in relation to fundraising activities, events and campaigns.
● Providing administrative and clerical support to staff.
● Inputting information into our CRM system.
Hours: Flexible; the position can be done remotely, but ideally, the successful applicant would be willing to travel to our Croydon office one day a week.
Closing date: 14 August 2026
Interview/Start date: Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 19 August 2026, and interview dates will be arranged thereafter.
Organisation
African Child Trust (ACT)
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ACT is Educating disadvantaged children in Africa, Empowering widows through training in income generation and Enriching communities where we work.
Posted on: 30 July 2026
Closing date: 15 August 2026 at 15:47
Tags: Campaigns, Communications, International Development, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising
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Remote
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
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!
Job description
PUBLIC HEALTH INTERN
Remote / London-based opportunity
Part-time | Flexible | 3-6 months
Are you completing a Degree or Masters in Public Health and looking to apply your research and writing skills to real-world impact?
Adanna Women’s Support Group (AWSG) is offering internship opportunities for motivated Public Health postgraduate students who are passionate about tackling health inequalities and shaping policy change.
AWSG is a Black and Minority Ethnic Women-led organisation working to improve health outcomes for African, Caribbean and Asian communities in London. We campaigns and programmes in mental health and domestic abuse, health inequalities in BAME women, cultural competency, patient advocacy, research, and community engagement.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Research directly with women impacted to gather data and evidence
- Writing position reports and contributing to awareness campaigns
- Contributing to funding proposals and project reports
- Supporting monitoring & evaluation frameworks
- Assisting with policy briefings and consultation responses
- Helping translate research into accessible community-facing resources
You will contribute to work that informs local and national strategies and influences health systems.
We’re Looking For
- Current or recent Public Health Degree or Master’s student
- Strong research, analysis and academic writing skills
- Understanding of health inequalities and social determinants of health
- Interest in community-led and culturally competent public health
Experience in BAME women and women’s health, mental health, health policy or community engagement is a bonus but not essential.
What You’ll Gain
- Real-world experience in policy-influencing public health work
- Exposure to local and national health strategy development
- Mentorship and practical insight into the voluntary and policy sector
- A strong portfolio of applied research outputs
- Reference upon successful completion
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short statement (max 300 words) explaining why you’re interested in public health equity and working with AWSG
Organisation
Posted on: 08 August 2026
Closing date: 08 September 2026 at 06:15
Job ref: AWSG/PHIAUG26
Tags: Campaigns, Advocacy, Data Science, Gender / Gender Based Violence, Global Health, Health / Medical, Mental Health, Public Health, University, User Experience / UI / UX, Women's Rights
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Greater London (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
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!
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The National Institute for African Studies (NIAS) is a London-based think tank that provides objective information on African affairs, looking to appoint a Research & Publishing Intern within its office in South West, London. Our main publication, The Saharan is an interdisciplinary journal published by NIAS aimed at exploring the dynamic relationship between culture and development in Africa/UK.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Support the editors in the sourcing & production of blog and journal publications
- Checking material for completeness, copy-edit and check appropriate non-technical material such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter updates
- Generate, check and correct files with names, contact information, number of articles, review assessments, and consent forms.
- Serve as a custodian of approved originals of all documentation produced for The Saharan journal
- Use NIAS LinkedIn account to connect to academics and groups to promote the journal, acquire papers, and attract skilled scholars to become reviewers
- Coordinate the publication flow of the journal and all stages of the editorial processes upon the release of each issue
- Review and adjust publications according to the style of the journal, ensuring the correct usage of references and plagiarism checking
- Update wordpress website and a range of social media accounts with news, updates and promotions
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST:
- Have a minimum of undergraduate degree
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications
- Good knowledge of wordpress, crm, social media tools
- Demonstrate excellent editorial and administrative skills together with high attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure to tight schedules and deadlines
TO APPLY:
- CV
- Covering Letter
- Official transcript(s) of universities attended
- Contact information for two referees (email and telephone preferably from both universities and workplaces)
The position is based in London, UK. Only candidates who already possess the right to work in the UK should apply. The contract is for three months with a probation period of six weeks, extendable upon agreement and contingent on a continued volunteer/paid position.
Candidates should send a covering letter explaining the skills they would offer to NIAS, attaching a CV and a list of referees. The deadline for this round of application is 30 April. Due to the high number of applicants, only those selected will be contacted.
Flexible Working Options Available:
- Flexitime
- Work from home/university
- Part-time
Job Types: Volunteer, Internship
Benefits:
- Travel Expenses, Flexitime
- Support with relevant training
- Career Mentorship
- Sponsored attendance/Presentation at cultural events, conferences, seminars
Education:
- BSc. and equivalent or higher (required)
Experience:
- Publishing: 1 year (preferred)
- Research 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Organisation
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Posted on: 26 July 2026
Closing date: 30 September 2026 at 23:38
Job ref: NIAS/EC1N-CLRS2406
Tags: Administration, Campaigns, Communications, Fundraising, Policy, Training / Learning, Business Development, Data Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Gurugram, Gurgaon (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary
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!
Job description
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
Organisation
Refreshed on: 10 August 2026
Closing date: 24 September 2026 at 11:30
Tags: Fundraising, International Development, Social Care / Development, Advocacy, Volunteering Management, Conservation, Education, Engagement / Outreach, Environment / Animal, Literacy, Mental Health, Psychology / Therapy, Social Media, Students / School, Sustainability, Water and Sanitation, Women's Rights, Youth / Children, Community Fundraising, Social / Support Work
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