Volunteer internships
Applications for the Summer 2012 scheme are now closed. Applications for our Autumn 2012 scheme open 30th July
Charity internships in London and across the UK
Our internship scheme offers a 12 week voluntary placement, which runs in one of Barnardo's offices, children’s services or retail outlets.
Barnardo's is the UK's largest children's charity. We have opportunities available at our Head Office in London and across the UK.
To apply for an internship you must be available for 3 months. Internships can be a great way to develop and gain work experience if you:
- are a university student or graduate
- have finished your A Levels or college
- are looking for voluntary experience in your gap year.
View the dates for our 2011/2012 internships >>
Policy, marketing and events management internships
We offer a variety of internship placements including:
- Policy and Research intern
- Events intern
- Fundraising intern
- Marketing intern
- Design intern
- Retail intern.
Why apply for an internship at the UK's biggest children's charity?
Our internship scheme has won the 'Charitable Sector Work Placement of the Year Award' for the second year running as well as the 'Graduate Internship of the Year - best organisation with more than 250 employees' from the National Council for Work Experience . Read about the experiences of previous interns.
Visit our frequently asked questions page for more information about the benefits of an internship at Barnardo's.
I would recommend an internship with Barnardo's to anyone wishing to find out more about working in one of the UK's top charities. The combination of great experience, great people, and great results should make it an easy choice to apply.' - Will Sheldon, Policy and research intern. Read about Will's experience as Barnardo's Policy and research intern.
Contact us about volunteer internships
If you have any questions or need any further information then please do not hesitate to contact
Maddie Crowther on 020 8498 7314 or Emma Pajarillaga on 020 8498 7523
or alternatively email the internship team.
