Barnardo's Volunteer Internships become Barnardo's Pathway Volunteer Scheme
Applications for summer 2010 will open 19th April
Our National Council for Work Experience “Highly Commended” Internship Scheme has now been renamed Barnardo's Pathway Volunteer Scheme. Having received match funding from Lloyds TSB and V we are able to continue to offer this amazing opportunity.
The same experience in all but name the Pathway Volunteer Scheme offers a variety of placements over a 3 month period including:
- Fundraising Marketing
- Volunteer Development
- Policy, Parliamentary and Campaigns
- Brand and New Media
The majority of our Pathway Placements are full time but there may be room for some flexibility.
As well as being based in our Head Office in Barkingside – Greater London, we have a number of opportunities based in our Regional and National Offices across the UK.
Previously Barnardo's Volunteer Interns have gained:
- an insight into working in the charity sector
- a chance to make a real difference to the charity
- a hands on experience
- workplace skills
- an opportunity to develop both personally and professionally
Pathway Volunteers will receive all of the above as well as:
- travel expenses to and from Barnardo's and up to £4 for lunch
- CV/application writing and interview skills training
- access to the Barnardo’s internal vacancy list
- supervision and support throughout the volunteer internship
- reference on completion of the volunteer internship
Whether you have just graduated, finished your A Levels or college and are looking for voluntary experience in your gap year or you are looking for a change of career paths we welcome your application!
To apply to be a Barnardo's Pathway Volunteer you need to:
- be 18 years old or over
- be available for three months
- be studying for A- Levels, equivalent or higher
- be IT literate
- be committed to Barnardo’s vision, basis and values
Are you interested?
Applications open for summer on 19th April 2010
If you have any questions or need any further information then please do not hesitate to contact Kelly Butler on 0208 498 7314 or alternatively by email at internships@barnardos.org.uk
What previous volunteers have said:
The internship has exposed me all facets of the policy-making process – from attending Select Committee hearings and Coalition meetings, to drafting parliamentary questions and analysing public sector documents. Above all, the most positive aspect of the internship has been the way in which I have been made to feel part of the organisation and encouraged to contribute to decisions made in the campaigns I’ve been involved in. Ben, Policy, Parliamentary and Campaigns Volunteer Intern
