Volunteer internships at Barnardo's

Looking for your dream job? Not sure what to do next?
Try a Barnardo’s Spring Volunteer Internship with 3 month volunteer internships across the UK

We are now accepting applications for our Spring Volunteer Internship Scheme 2009
The Spring volunteer internship scheme will run for 12 weeks from Monday 23 February 2009. Search for vacancies by location

We offer a variety of volunteer internship placements, which have included the following areas:

Fundraising Marketing
Volunteer Development
IS
Policy, Parliamentary and Campaigns
Brand and New Media

The majority of volunteer internships are full-time but we can be flexible if you have other commitments. In addition to the full-time roles we do offer a number of part time volunteer internships; please check the role vacancy for details.

As well as volunteer internships based at our Head Office in Barkingside, Greater London, we have a number of opportunities based in our Regional and National offices and Children's Services across the UK.
Barnardo's volunteer internships provide volunteer interns with the following:

an insight into working in the charity sector
a chance a make a real difference to the charity
a hands on experience
workplace skills
an opportunity to develop both personally and professionally

In addition, Barnardo's offers volunteer interns the following:

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 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 you must meet the following criteria:

be 18 years old or over
be available for three months
have achieved A-levels or equivalent
be IT literate
be committed to Barnardo’s vision, basis and values

Are you interested?

Applications for our Spring 2009 Volunteer Internship Scheme are now open.
Search for vacancies by location

Please note we do not accept curriculum vitae or covering letters. To apply please download and complete the volunteer internship application form

The deadline for applications is 5pm, Monday 19 January 2009. Please bear in mind that applications received after this deadline may not be considered.

Please note if the volunteer internship role you are applying for requires a CRB check please download either the standard or enhanced disclosure declaration form.

Candidates will be notified about the outcome of their application by Friday 23 January 2009.

Interviews will be held between Tuesday 20 January -Tuesday 10 February 2009. Wherever possible the interview date will be stated on the online role description.

An induction day for all volunteer interns will be held on Monday 23 February 2009.

To find out more please read our frequently asked questions or if you have any questions or queries about the Barnardo's volunteer internship scheme email internship@barnardos.org.uk

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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

Barnardo’s Volunteer Internship Programme has been really enjoyable. I have not only gained some valuable skills and experience to put on my CV but I’ve had good fun doing it too. What’s more, unlike many charities, they also have internship opportunities in their Regional and National offices. This has meant that I have been able to stay at home and take advantage of the free accommodation rather than renting in London. Laura, Gap Year Development Volunteer Intern

I have gained some much needed experience and I now have a more specific idea of the career path I want to follow. Having this hands-on experience means I can use the skills I developed whilst at University within a workplace environment. This means it is now much easier to demonstrate my skills clearly on my C.V. However, one of the aspects I have most enjoyed is working with the friendly and helpful people in my team as well as regularly socialising with the other Interns on nights out! Kerry Hill, Publishing and Corporate Communications Volunteer Intern

Often when you think of an internship, you think of being in an office, doing all the jobs no one else wants to do. However, throughout my time here I’ve been on a variety of Prison, Retail and Project Visits, learning how Barnardo’s functions as a whole, not just within the realms of the office. I even did some celeb spotting at the Barnardo's Carnaby Street Boutique! Caroline, Prison and YOI Development Volunteer Intern