COUNSELLING SERVICE

 in West Norwood, London

are looking for

Qualified Counsellors / Psychotherapists

To join a well-established community Counselling Service offering individual counselling to adults on a voluntary basis.

Centre 70’s INSPIRE project offers free counselling for 20+ weeks to people with multiple disadvantages. We are looking for volunteers who have a recognised counselling / psychotherapy qualification (BACP, UKCP or equivalent) who can:

• Commit to a period of 1-2 years
• Attend supervision once a fortnight
• See 3 clients per week over 40 weeks a year
• Perform the necessary administrative duties for client work

This volunteer opportunity would suit someone recently qualified looking to gain experience of different client groups and complex presentations, or someone who believes in the right of everyone to access counselling/psychotherapy.

We value and appreciate our volunteers. In line with this ethos, we work to ensure that volunteering at Centre 70 is an opportunity for professional and personal growth. In return for your time, you will:

• Be part of an innovative holistic project that offers not just counselling, but advice, volunteer opportunities and peer support to local people in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham
• Gain experience with a wide range of clients / presenting issues.
• Work with people who would otherwise not be able to access long-term psychological support.
• Receive subsidised supervision (£10 per 2 hours)
• Receive free training (CPD)
• Offer vital and needed support to people in your local community.

Centre 70 is a registered charity set up in 1970

OUR VISION -Communities where every adult has access to the support they need to overcome adversity in their lives and thrive. 

OUR MISSION -We support adults who are facing social, mental, financial or other personal difficulties at our centre and out in their communities, through a holistic programme of free and affordable services: Advice, Counselling, Training and Advocacy

OUR VALUES - Passionate, Inclusive, Responsive & Community focussed

OUR IMPACT - Increased access to rights and entitlements, Improved mental health and wellbeing, Improved access to life opportunities

Centre 70 offers low fee counselling for adults living in West Norwood and the surrounding areas. We currently have volunteer placement vacancies and are looking for volunteer qualified (accredited)Counsellors and counselling students from psychodynamic, humanistic and integrative courses.  We offer in house fortnightly group supervision with up to 4 counsellors, which takes place for 2 hours.

Trainee Counsellor requirements are:

·         To be in year 2 of a recognised counselling  training, or to have completed a recognised   counselling course to at least Diploma level, and in need  of further counselling hours for BACP/UKCP  accreditation

·       To  commit to a period of 2 years

· Attend  supervision once a fortnight

· Contribute £10-00 towards each supervision session

· Be in personal therapy with a suitably qualified therapist for the duration of the placement

· See 3 clients per week over 40 weeks a year

Croydon Mencap are advertising for new Trustees, both Ordinary Members and a Treasurer, to join our Board.

Croydon Mencap represents the interests of people with learning disabilities, their families and carers within the London Borough of Croydon. We are a charitable voluntary organisation and registered charity with our own Board of voluntary Trustees/Directors. Croydon Mencap’s purpose is to provide advice, information and support through a range of projects and services. Croydon Mencap is affiliated to Royal Mencap but is not financially supported or governed by its National body. You can find out more about us on our website or by visiting our Facebook or Twitter.

As a trustee you will be able to use your skills and experience and have a direct influence over a cause you care about. It is a rewarding role, but there are responsibilities meaning you will need to give up enough time to help your charity succeed. Being a Trustee of a Charity means you are there to look after the charity’s work and ensure that it uses its money and resources properly, and that it is managed effectively through the paid staff. Trustees are also Company Directors as Croydon Mencap is registered as a company limited by guarantee. As Treasurer you will also have specific duties related to the oversight and management of the Charity’s finances, providing direction and operational support to the paid staff.

The Board of Trustees meets on average 4 times a year and everyone is also expected to attend the Annual General Meeting and an annual ‘Away Day’. Trustees may also be involved in short term specific interest task groups. If necessary, training is made available where needed e.g. to raise greater awareness to the needs of people with learning disabilities or carers’ issues.

Initially the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer will interview applicants and Trustees can be co-opted throughout the year by the Board. A number of checks are carried out prior to appointment, including a declaration that the potential trustee is not disqualified from standing. Once you have expressed an interest in joining the Croydon Mencap Board of Trustees the Chief Executive Officer or the Chairman will contact you and invite you for a meeting.

We are seeking applications for Ordinary Members and a Treasurer. We would also welcome applications from people with experience and/or interest in the areas below:

Trustee with a special interest in Marketing / Art & Design
for example 
• Design / Art (creative/graphic design)
• Branding… charity/corporate, product or service 
• Digital media/marketing relations and/or social media
• Copywriting (beneficial not essential)
An ideal candidate would be willing to… 
• Lead on the development of a ‘simple’ small charity Marketing Plan 
• Advise or contribute to internal and external digital media ideas relation to membership and services
• Advise on charity brand development (Designing leaflets, ideas for events branding etc.)

Trustee with a special interest in Legal matters
for example
• Data Protection 
• Charity law 
• Employment 
• Contracts 
• Risk management
An ideal candidate would be willing to… 
• Lead or make a major contribution to all board business relating to legal matters 
• Join or advise the board on charity governance om workforce and service delivery matters 
• Take a broad base approach to contributing to issues relating to legal matters as they occur

Reports to: Reload Greece Project Manager

Responsible for: Supporting the Event Planning, Coordinating Logistics & Executing tasks

Time Commitment: Minimum involvement of 3 times per week, for a minimum of 3 months

Reload Greece is a fast growing educational charity which enables young aspiring entrepreneurs to start ventures with a social and economic impact in their home countries. The range of educational programmes, are designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs all the way from the conception to the execution of their ideas. It is also, has contributed to the education of more than 5,000 young people and has accelerated more than 100+ start-ups.

Currently searching for an Events Intern to support the charity’s next phase of growth.

Working closely with the Project Manager and the RG team, the Events intern will help to organize and execute relevant tasks related to Reload Greece’s annual conference RG Connect19.

This position will suit a student, a recent graduate with a background in Events, Office Administration or someone looking to move into the charity sector.

Primary Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, organizing and executing tasks relevant to the event
• Assist with venue research
• Assist with sponsor search
• Concept activities for guests and speakers
• Support the Project Manager with various administration tasks  such as venue bookings, accommodation, travel, VIP and guest lists
• Work closely with the Project Manager to track the progress of the project
• Attend planning meetings and minute keeping
• Project file keeping and expenses tracking

Internship Benefits:

• Enhance your CV and LinkedIn profile  - gain valuable work experience & references
• Be part of a worthwhile movement and contribute to Reload Greece’s exposure and impact
• Opportunity for professional development in an educational charity
• Free access to Reload Greece events and resources
• Flexibility in hours worked and opportunity for home-working

Skills and Requirements:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally having completed or be working towards a degree relevant to the position
• Experience of event planning or office administration would be an advantage
• Good research, organizational & communication skills
• Trustworthy, network builder and people person
• Efficient and effective decision making
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Sense of responsibility and attention to detail

Reports to: Reload Greece Marketing and Communications Lead

Responsible for:  Digital Marketing & Communications

Time Commitment:  Minimum involvement of 3 times per week, for a minimum of 3 months

Reload Greece is a fast growing educational charity which enables young aspiring entrepreneurs to start ventures with a social and economic impact in their home countries. The range of educational programmes, are designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs all the way from the conception to the execution of their ideas. It is also, has contributed to the education of more than 5,000 young people and has accelerated more than 100+ start-ups.

Currently searching for a Digital Marketing Intern to support the charity’s next phase of growth.

Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Lead and the RG team, the Digital Marketing intern will help to build the Reload Greece brand and effectively communicate Reload Greece programmes and events across a variety of digital channels.

This position will suit a student, a recent graduate with a background in Digital Marketing, Communications and/or Journalism or someone looking to move into the charity sector.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with web site content development and overall site maintenance using WordPress.
• Create engaging social media content and campaigns for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & Instagram.
• Ensure the website is up-to-date and post content on the website and social media channels to drive web traffic and leads.
• Provide social media support across regions. Actively engage with influencers on social, provide recommendations for social engagement to the Marketing team and track/report on social media results.
• Analyse website performance using Google Analytics and assist in reporting of  reach and engagement metrics.
• Deal with ad hoc administration tasks as necessary.

Internship Benefits:
 

• Network among VCs, Incubators, Angel Investors and the start-up / entrepreneurial community
• Enhance your CV and LinkedIn profile - gain valuable work experience & references into the entrepreneurship world
• Be part of a worthwhile movement and contribute to Reload Greece’s exposure and impact
• Opportunity for professional development in an educational charity
• Free access to Reload Greece events and resources
• Flexibility in hours worked and opportunity for home-working

Skills and Requirements:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally having completed or be working towards a degree relevant to the position
• Experience of digital marketing, Photoshop and working with WordPress is required
• Basic-level experience with marketing automation system & CRM (Salesforce/ Hubspot)
   
• Trustworthy, network builder and people person
• Good research, marketing, and analytical skills
• Efficient and effective decision making
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Sense of responsibility and attention to detail
• Self-discipline and self-management skills
• Experience of video editing software would be an advantage

Reports to: Reload Greece Marketing and Communications Lead

Responsible for: Marketing, Communications & PR

Time Commitment: Minimum involvement of 3 times per week, for a minimum of 3 months

Reload Greece is a fast growing educational charity which enables young aspiring entrepreneurs to start ventures with a social and economic impact in their home countries. The range of educational programmes, are designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs all the way from the conception to the execution of their ideas. It is also, has contributed to the education of more than 5,000 young people and has accelerated more than 100+ start-ups.

Currently searching for a Marketing and Communication Intern to support the charity’s next phase of growth.

Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Lead and the RG team, the Marketing and Communications intern will help to build the Reload Greece brand and effectively communicate Reload Greece programmes and events across a variety of media channels.

This position will suit a student, a recent graduate with a background in Marketing, PR, Communications and/or Journalism or someone looking to move into the charity sector.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create engaging and compelling content for campaigns and promotions

• Develop internal and external newsletters and communication materials

• Ensure that all events are promoted successfully across all media channels

• Write inspiring and insightful blog articles

• Update website content via WordPress

• Assist in production of video content and print and online marketing materials

• Support on Reload Greece PR strategy

Internship Benefits:

• Enhance your CV and LinkedIn profile - gain valuable work experience & references

• Be part of a worthwhile movement and contribute to Reload Greece’s exposure and impact

• Opportunity for professional development in an educational charity

• Free access to Reload Greece events and resources

• Flexibility in hours worked and opportunity for home-working

Skills and Requirements:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally having completed or be working towards a degree relevant to the position

• Trustworthy, network builder and people person

• Basic-level experience with marketing automation system & CRM (Salesforce/ Hubspot)

• Good research, marketing, communication & PR skills

• Efficient and effective decision making

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• Sense of responsibility and attention to detail

• Self-discipline and self-management skills

• Experience of digital marketing and working with WordPress, Photoshop, Canva and video editing software would be an advantage

Reports to: Reload Greece Community Engagement & Expansion Lead

Responsible for: Reload Greece Young Entrepreneurs Program

Time Commitment: Minimum involvement of 3 times per week, for a minimum of 3 months

Are you looking for an internship with a purpose, which at the same time will help you enhance your analytical and communication skills and learn how the international expansion of a fast-growing organisation happens?

Are you self-motivated and passionate about making an impact on young peoples' lives? If your answer to these questions is yes, then this internship is a great opportunity to join a dynamic London based educational charity and immerse yourself in the global startup ecosystem.

Working closely with the Community Engagement and Expansion Lead of Reload Greece you will assist in the development of the flagship pre-accelerator, the Young Entrepreneurs Programme which runs in 5 countries while also expanding your international network.

Reload Greece is a fast growing educational charity which enables young aspiring entrepreneurs to start ventures with a social and economic impact in their home countries. The range of educational programmes, are designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs all the way from the conception to the execution of their ideas. It is also, has contributed to the education of more than 5,000 young people and has accelerated more than 100+ start-ups.

Primary Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Stakeholder mapping research

• Communication with key stakeholders

• Community engagement on social media, university departments and student societies

• Content creation

• Data analysis & entry

• Assisting in events

Skills and Requirements:

• Educated to degree level, ideally having completed or be working towards a degree

• Trustworthy, network builder and people person

• Strong organisational skills

• Good research, writing and communication skills

• Efficient and effective decision making

• Motivated team player

• Sense of responsibility and attention to detail

• Self-discipline and self-management skills

Internship Benefits:

• Enhance your CV and LinkedIn profile - gain valuable work experience and references

• Be part of a worthwhile movement and contribute to Reload Greece’s exposure and impact

• Opportunity for professional development in an educational charity

• Free access to Reload Greece events and resources

• Flexibility in hours worked and opportunity for home-working

Our mission is to end male violence against women, once and for all. We work with men and boys to challenge those male cultures that lead to harassment, abuse and violence and call on all men to take a stand against sexism and gender-based violence in all forms. We are seeking new trustees who want to work with us to make a difference. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals, who are committed to our aims, with competence and interest in governance, fundraising, finance or media and communications. 

Bath Half Marathon 2020

By joining Shelter’s volunteer team, you will help to raise money for those facing bad housing and homelessness by supporting our team of over 50 runners. 

Event: Bath Half Marathon

Date: Sunday 15th March 2020

Time: 10.30am - 2pm

Location: Bath city centre

Side line support at the Bath Half Marathon is vital in providing moral support to the runners to help get them to the finish line and raise as much money as they can for Shelter! Volunteering at Bath Half Marathon means that you'll get the chance to be an ambassador for Shelter, your presence will be vital in boosting the recognition of the charity to make sure people know who we are and how we can help.

On the day you’ll receive a free Shelter T-shirt to help you stand out from the crowd.

Fill in an application if you'd like to come along!

Chorley District Scouts are actively recruiting Group Scout Leaders for opportunities across their area. This exciting opportunity is available at various locations and would suit an enthusiastic individual who would like to take on the leadership of an important local youth provision.

The role of GSL is to manage and support the Scout Group and its Leaders to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the group develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.The role is primarily that of management and it isn’t essential to have experience of volunteering in the Scout Movement. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with enthusiasm and management skills to get involved in Scouting. Not only does Scouting enrich the lives of young people, but our adults have a great time, meet new friends, develop new skills and have a lot of fun too!

As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more.

Each week, we give over 460,000 young people in the UK the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure while developing the skills they need to succeed, now and in the future. Here in West Lancs Scout County we work with children and young adults aged 6 - 25 years at over 160 locations covering the areas of Blackpool, Chorley, Fylde, Lancaster and Morecambe, Ormskirk, Preston, South Ribble and Wyre. We’re talking about teamwork, leadership and resilience – skills that have helped Scouts become everything from teachers and social workers to astronauts and Olympians. We believe in bringing people together. We celebrate diversity and stand against intolerance, always. We’re part of a worldwide movement, creating stronger communities and inspiring positive futures.

By 2023 we will have prepared more young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme. We will be growing, more inclusive, shaped by young people and making a bigger impact in our communities. We are proud to say we are a values-based movement. Our Scout values of integrity, respect, care, belief and cooperation guide everything we do.

We are looking for members of our community who wish to make a difference for opportunity for young people, who have outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills and an interest in supporting the work of the Scouts in delivering quality programmes for young people.

You do not need to be experienced in Scouting as training and support will be provided.
Previous management or experience of managing volunteers would be helpful.
The time commitment would be from around 8 hours a month
Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed

What will I be doing? You will be supporting JDRF’s Public Affairs team by offering administrative support and conducting research.  The public affairs team builds relationships with professional stakeholders to explain organisational policies and views on issues affecting those with type 1 diabetes.  They also analyse government policy and look for ways of influencing legislation.

Suggested activities include:

• Analysing and managing data
• Parliamentary and political research
• Highlighting key points and messages to relevant members of staff
• Summarising debates when required
• Other support for the wider team as needed

How will this benefit me? This role provides a unique and sought after opportunity to work within the charity sector in the area of public affairs.  It will give you the chance to:

• Develop new, or utilise existing, skills in summarising debates, analysing and managing data
• Gain valuable insight and experience in public affairs in the third sector
• Increase knowledge of parliamentary and political research
• Space to develop the role
• Improving skills in collaborating with other teams by highlighting key points and messages to relevant members of staff

When do you need me? Minimum 7 hours a week, more if possible.

Where is this role based? JDRF Head Office in Islington, London, with the possibility of home working.

What training will I receive? You’ll receive full training in parliamentary monitoring and general public affairs training with full support from the team. 

What are my goals? Keep up to date with parliamentary monitoring, freeing up the time and capacity of the Senior Policy and Parliamentary Officer. Flag suitable opportunities for political engagement. Identify key messages from debates and keep the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer informed

What skills and attributes do I need?

• Research experience
• An interest in and basic knowledge of the UK political system
• Good communication skills
• IT skills
• Methodical, organised and accurate attention to detail

What support is available to me? You will have a Staff Partner based in the office who will lead your training in public affairs and provide ongoing support.  You’ll have regular check-ins with them about your role and the Volunteer Team will also be available to you for any support outside of the day-to-day activities of your role.

How will this benefit JDRF? Your support will help flag potential lobbying opportunities and raise the profile of JDRF.  As a result, you will be helping to improve the lives of people living with type 1 and our mission to treat, prevent and cure type 1 diabetes.

Sounds great!  How do I get involved? If you’re interested in applying, you’ll need to send us your CV and a covering letter highlighting experience and knowledge to specific skills required.  Once we receive this, those shortlisted for the role will be invited for an interview, which we give us the opportunity to ask you a couple of questions and also give you the opportunity to ask us questions too.  We want to make sure that this is the right role for you and that you’ll be happy providing this support.

What will I be doing?

As a ‘Regional Research’ Volunteer for JDRF you will be working closely with the fundraising team in our South Office.

The role is very flexible and can be home based or office based at the South office.

You will be helping the South team research and understand specific areas in the south and help to find opportunities for JDRF to raise awareness and funds.

This may include;

• Online research for venues for events like Discovery Days
• Online research for local employers and charity of the year schemes
• Online research for clubs and community groups.
• Updating shared documentation with findings.
• Making initial enquiries via email
  
  If office based there may be other administrative tasks that would be available to support with too.

How will this benefit JDRF?

By supporting the team with this research you will be creating opportunities for the JDRF team to engage and raise awareness in geographic areas that are difficult to reach ordinarily.

These opportunities would allow the team to engage with more supporters and rasie the profile of Type 1 and JDRF in new areas.

Ensuring that research tasks such as these are completed to an accurate and high standard will be invaluable to the team, as well as JDRF as a whole.

How will this benefit me?

• Flexible opportunity to help JDRF working from home.
• Improve research skills
• Improving Microsoft Office skills – particularly Word and Excel
• The chance to attend our regional events
• Being part of the JDRF team
• The opportunity to help JDRF reach and support more people with type1

When do you need me?

This role would be home based for once a week, or even bi-weekly, initially on a 3 month basis.

Days and hours can be flexible to suit your needs. 

Where is this role based? This role will be home based but could be based at the South Office in Eastleigh.

What training will I receive? You will receive a video induction to JDRF, the work that the teams do and the resources that we offer to our supporters

What will be expected of me?

• To provide reliable and effective research support
• To complete the tasks that are asked in a timely manner
• To complete the agreed upon hours
• To that, as a volunteer, you are representing JDRF and our values

What skills and attributes do I need?

We like all our volunteers to be enthusiastic and dedicated to helping JDRF reach our mission. We are also looking for;

Essential;

• Excellent research skills
• Good local knowledge
• Organised
• Good attention to detail
• Knowledge and understanding of Type 1 or a desire to learn

Desirable;

• An interest in the Charity sector
• Previous administration experience

What support is available to me?

You will have a staff buddy who has an overview of the project in their area and will provide on-going support. There will be regular catch-ups giving an opportunity to discuss updates, feedback and plan; this may be by phone call or video if unable to meet in person.

We are looking for volunteers to donate their time and lend a helping hand with our food bank, sorthing through donated non-perishable food, checking use by dates and preparing food boxes for the families we support.

For further information please apply via our website where you can click on a link to complete a Volunteer application form.

About the British Red Cross

The British Red Cross is a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis,whoever and wherever they are. We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people recover and move on with their lives.

About our internship scheme

Interns at the British Red Cross are highly valued for the skills and energy they bring. We aim to provide our interns with an insight into the daily workings of the world's largest humanitarian organisation. The successful candidate will have access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities during the course of their placement. There may be some ad hoc opportunities to get involved in other areas of activity.

Your role as an intern will help make a great contribution to the work of the British Red Cross. You will take responsibility for achieving specific objectives that are agreed with you within one of the various departments across the UK. You will have a real responsibility and place in the department, bringing some of your skills and experience to the role; you will also have the chance to develop workplace skills.

About this role

The Casework and Admin Intern role is an opportunity for a successful applicant to support the delivery and project development of the Strategic National Asylum Project (SNAP)within the Refugee Support team.

The SNAP (Strategic National Asylum Project) is based in three areas of the UK. The aims of the project are to increase beneficiaries understanding of their rights and entitlements and to help them to realise and secure those rights, to increase well being and to ensure that beneficiaries are able to establish themselves within the UK and their community. You will be assisting the complex caseworker who assists vulnerable asylum seekers, migrants and refugees in the Sheffield area.

The internship will be a combination of daily administrative and specific casework duties to help ease the pressure of the service, whilst enabling it to improve the quality and reach of the service. This internship would suit someone who is a self-starter who is able to work independently, but also willing to seek support when needed.

Alongside specific administrative skills, you will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the experience of destitution for vulnerable migrants.

Reference

To be provided to the Volunteer Mobilisation team.

Location

British Red Cross, Unit 24 Jessops Riverside,800 Brightside Lane, Sheffield S9 2RX

Department

Refugee Support South Yorkshire

Reporting to

Casework Coordinator SNAP

Hours

This internship will last a maximum of 12 weeks, volunteering 2 to 3 days each week.  The volunteering hours are negotiable to balance your needs and what can be achieved in the role.

Tasks include

>Supporting Casework Coordinator in gaining valuable feedback from our beneficiaries which will enable us to improve our services, using telephone interpreters where necessary

>Researching, contacting and compiling information on local organisations

>Updating the Refugee Support team's signposting and referral resources, including the caseworkers' shared information platform

What we are looking for

You need to have good interpersonal, diplomacy,communication and teamwork skills although full training can be given for any technical requirements. We keep the beneficiary at the heart of what we do,working to understand their needs and the difference we make. Also someone who is:

>Motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision within a team dynamic

>Good attention to detail

>Organised and able to work efficiently toprioritise own workload

>Strong IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

>Aware of conflict and migration issues and sensitive to cultural issues, including those relating to gender

>Naturally empathetic with good interpersonal skills; able to engage positively and sensitively to meet the needs of a diverse group of service users at a point of crisis

>Able to speak a good level of English; knowledge of a local refugee population language would be desirable, but not essential

>Willing to uphold the Fundamental Principles oft he International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and adhere to the Society's Equal Opportunities Policy

What we offer

>A full induction, with ongoing support and supervision throughout your placement

>Access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities, including British Red Cross intranet site, e-learning facility and one-to-one career sessions or career development workshops

>Valuable exposure to the work of the Red Cross in the UK and around the world

>A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and to gain new ones

>Reasonable travel and lunch expenses paid

Being a volunteer for the British Red Cross means that you can proudly say you are part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation, and one of our 13 million volunteers across the world.

Additional information

The internship period is scheduled to take place from Monday 17th February 2020 toFriday 1st May 2020. The intern will have the opportunity to shadow some face-to-face appointments and drop-ins in South Yorkshire throughout their placement.

Young People and this role

Our internship opportunities are open to people at different stages of their career, aged 15 or above.  Whether your student, a recent graduate or someone with more experience looking for a career change, we would be happy to hear from you.

We value the energy and enthusiasm that young people bring to this role. Anyone can volunteer with the Red Cross from the age of 15. An individual risk assessment, parental consent and safeguarding considerations will be required for those aged 15 - 17. The nature of the activities specific to your intern opportunity may mean that you need to be 18 years or older.

Diversity

We welcome applications from people of different backgrounds, experience and circumstances.  We seek to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible to all, with equality, diversity and fairness at the core of what we do. We invite applications from individuals regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity,nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or political belief and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all of our applicants.

The British Red Cross is committed to being inclusive, with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds,cultures and experiences - including disabled and ethnic minority candidates.We value fresh perspectives and insights gained by involving and welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience.This is to contribute to the breadth of experience we need to respond to people in crisis.

Core learning/requirements

Approximate training hours 3.5. 

Minimum Induction - within 3 weeks

Has been introduced to Line Manager and role description discussed

Has been given a H&S briefing pertinent to the site they will normally be operating from

Has been familiarised with any equipment required to carry out the role

Has received any work wear, if required for the role

Has had a one-to-one induction with the Placements Coordinator

British Red Cross Foundation Course e-module (IN-FCEL)

Full Induction - within 3 months

Has attended an Intern Welcome Workshop or attended Foundation Training classroom workshops dependant on the nature of the role.

Further development opportunities

Everyday First Aid (SE-KSK)

Others dependent on nature of projects and responsibilities

Deadline

Wednesday 5th February 2020.