Be part of the movement for change!
Our volunteer internship programme for 2011-12 provides an opportunity to play a key role in the campaigns and programmes of Church Action on Poverty. You’ll work alongside skilled professionals who are passionate about tackling UK poverty and inequality. You’ll get the chance to apply existing skills, and an opportunity to develop new ones.
This year we are offering two different kinds of volunteer internships:
- Campaign internship programme: two internships – Manchester
Join our Public Affairs team in Manchester, mobilising churches to take action and lobbying for national policy changes. - ChangeMakers internship programme: three internships - Manchester, Teesside and North Wales
Join one of Church Action on Poverty’s partner organisations in enabling local people to challenge public agencies and other power-holders directly, to bring about positive and practical change in their communities.
Internship terms
Length of assignment: We ask for a minimum commitment of six months (although as a volunteer scheme we will not hold you to this if circumstances change).
Commitment: Three or four days per week from September 2011 (or sooner if appropriate).
Expenses: These positions are unpaid but generous local travel and lunch expenses will be provided.
All non-EU applicants must have the requisite visas to volunteer in the UK.
Application process
Please download the information pack and application form below.
Applications will be accepted by email or post. Only application forms will be considered, CVs will not be accepted. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact Janet Gee at our office for an application form: Church Action on Poverty, Dale House, 35 Dale Street, Manchester M1 2HF or 0161 236 9321 or info@church-poverty.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 5pm on 24 June 2011. (If you come across this information after the deadline, call our office on 0161 236 9321 – we are always happy to discuss volunteering opportunities.)
Interviews will be held on 11, 13 or 15 July at our Manchester offices.
If you have any questions, or would like to find out more about the role, please contact Liam Purcell (campaigns) or Mark Waters (ChangeMakers).
