Voluntary internships
Voluntary internships are an ideal opportunity to gain experience in a successful NGO whilst contributing to alleviating poverty and suffering. Internships generally comprise of a single role that encompasses working on a specialised project. You will become very skilled in your role and gain insight into how our organisation operates.
See below for current internship opportunities. Please read our Internship FAQ’s before you apply.
Voluntary internship opportunities
Information and Communications Assistant
Sponsored Events Marketing Assistant
Oxjam Communications Executive
Internship and Volunteering Advisor
Supply & Logistics Cost Effectiveness Project Assistant
Information and Communications Assistant
Oxford
Commitment:
Three to four days per week for four months.
Context:
Shop Support Team within Trading Division.
Oxfam is the market leader in charity retail 700 shops throughout the UK, with over 21,000 volunteers. The purpose of the Trading Division is to make as much money as possible to fund Oxfam’s work to end poverty.Key Responsibilities:
- Answering a variety of queries that come to the team from Oxfam staff, volunteers, and customers (through email, letter, and on the phone).
- Assisting in preparing regular communications to Shop Teams, such as newsletters and updates of business information.
- Assisting in keeping information up to date (including updating our Intranet site).
- Supporting the Shop Support team in learning about, and working on, various projects (e.g. marketing or shop procedures).
- Analysing the levels and types of query coming into the team, and make recommendations to allow us to ensure that we are responding to the right priorities.
Skills and competences:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic PC skills are required (such as use of email and the Internet). Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel would be beneficial.
- Willingness and desire to learn about Oxfam and how its shops operate. Be able to pick up information quickly and be able to apply it when appropriate.
- Ability to work as part of a close team, sharing desks and mucking in when things need to get done.
Contact
Brenda Ryan
bryan@oxfam.org.uk
0300 2001 333 or 01865 472368
Application Process:
Please complete and send theinternship application form (92KB DOC) and email to bryan@oxfam.org.uk.
Application deadline:
Monday 7 December
Interview date:
Wednesday 16 December
Start date:
Wednesday 6 January 2010 or ASAP
Sponsored Events Marketing Assistant
Working from home, ideally based in Brighton or Skipton
Commitment:
2 days a week, during work hours (9–5 Mon to Fri)
Context:
The Oxfam events team is looking for two volunteers (one for each area) to help promote its 100km sponsored walks – Trailwalker and Trailtrekker.
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help promote these events to various regional audiences.
The objective of this role is to encourage teams to sign-up to our 100km challenges, helping to meet our target number of participants, and to recruit volunteers to help support the events. The role will include locating potential teams & volunteers, calling to arrange meetings and then delivering a presentation of the event.
This role will be supported by the Events team who are based in Oxford.
Key Responsibilities:
- To promote Oxfam’s 100km events. This will include on the phone, face to face, in offices, in shops, to sports clubs, etc. A willingness to travel within the local area is essential.
- Make contact with community groups and organisations to engage them in Oxfam’s work and encourage them to support us
- Recruiting teams to walk in our 100km events
- Recruiting volunteers to help on the weekend of the event
- Take on a crucial role in raising funds to support the work of Oxfam in alleviating poverty and suffering worldwide
Skills and competences:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and organisational skills
- Good telephone skills - telesales experience would be a plus!
- Presentation skills – you will need to be comfortable presenting to an audience
- Knowledge of MS Office, especially Word and Excel
- Ability to work independently and as part of the team
- An interest in Oxfam's work and international development
- A good local knowledge is desirable but not essential
What this role can offer you:
- The unique opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people living in poverty and suffering worldwide.
- Become an integral part of Oxfam's Events team
- Have a voice in Oxfam and its work.
- Develop new and existing skills, and gain invaluable and varied knowledge of the charity events sector
- The opportunity to significantly enhance your CV while working for one of the world's leading charities
- Experience in recruiting and fundraising
- Comprehensive induction into Oxfam’s work and this role
- Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed where agreed
Contact
Rick Lay
rlay@oxfam.org.uk
01865 472077
Application Process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
8 December 2009
Interview date:
To be confirmed
Start date:
As soon as possible
Oxjam Recruitment Executive
Oxford
Commitment:
Six months (January 2010 until July 2010) three to four days per week.
Context:
Community Fundraising is a key department within Supporter Marketing that inspires people to give their time and talents to raise money for Oxfam.
Oxjam is Oxfam’s month-long music festival dedicated to fighting poverty. Hundreds of music events run by volunteers will take place throughout the UK, raising funds and awareness whilst introducing a new audience to Oxfam.
Oxjam is co-ordinated by a small central team and the chosen candidate will play a key role in making Oxjam 2010 a success. This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for experience in the charity, human resources or music sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and delivering a clear Oxjam recruitment strategy. This will involve working to a tight budget, liaising with various media and recruitment contacts and creating effective recruitment material to hit challenging recruitment targets.
- Facilitating the regional manager recruitment process, including assessing candidates’ applications and making recommendations about selection , creating application packs, recruitment schedules and writing interview questionnaires.
- Managing relationships with successful candidates, including organising training conference and materials.
- Contributing to development of wider Oxjam strategy and supporting wider team activity.
Skills and competences:
- Excellent project and time management skills.
- Excellent communications skills and interpersonal awareness.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively.
- Passion for / experience in music.
- Experience of marketing and sales desirable but not essential.
Contact
Sarah Kenway
skenway@oxfam.org.uk
01865 47 2025
Application Process:
Please send a CV and one-page covering letter to skenway@oxfam.org.uk, outlining why you would like this internship and how you meet the skills and experiences above.
Application deadline:
Thursday 10 December 2009
Interview date:
Monday 14 December 2009
Start date:
Week beginning 4 January 2010
Oxjam Marketing Executive
Oxford
Commitment:
Six months (January 2010 until July 2010) three to four days per week.
Context:
Community Fundraising is a key department within Supporter Marketing that inspires people to give their time and talents to raise money for Oxfam.
Oxjam is Oxfam’s month-long music festival dedicated to fighting poverty. Hundreds of music events run by volunteers will take place throughout the UK, raising funds and awareness whilst introducing a new audience to Oxfam.
Oxjam is co-ordinated by a small central team and the chosen candidate will play a key role in making Oxjam 2010 a success. This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for marketing experience in the charity, digital or music sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing Oxjam materials: working with Oxfam’s design team and external production contacts to design and deliver Oxjam branded materials for recruitment of music event organisers and promotion and branding of the festival
- Developing and delivering a clear marketing materials strategy and schedule
- Taking full responsibility for marketing materials budget and delivering materials to budget
- Building strong working relationships with a number of Oxfam departments
- Contributing to development of wider Oxjam strategy and supporting wider team activities.
Skills and competences:
- Excellent project and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise work
- Excellent communications skills and creative judgement
- Ability to think strategically
- Drive to deliver results
- Passion for / experience in music
Contact
Sarah Kenway
skenway@oxfam.org.uk
01865 47 2025
Application Process:
Please send a CV and one-page covering letter to skenway@oxfam.org.uk outlining why you would like this internship and how you meet the skills and experiences above.
Application deadline:
Sunday 6 December 2009
Interview date:
Thursday 10 December 2009
Start date:
Week beginning 4 January 2010
Oxjam Communications Executive
Oxford
Commitment:
Six months (January 2010 until July 2010) three to four days per week.
Context:
Community Fundraising is a key department within Supporter Marketing that inspires people to give their time and talents to raise money for Oxfam.
Oxjam is Oxfam’s month-long music festival dedicated to fighting poverty. Hundreds of music events run by volunteers will take place throughout the UK, raising funds and awareness whilst introducing a new audience to Oxfam.
Oxjam is co-ordinated by a small central team and the chosen candidate will play a key role in making Oxjam 2010 a success. This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for marketing experience in the charity, digital or music sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Digital communications: developing digital strategy, schedule and content to promote the Oxjam music festival. This will include creating current and future content for Oxjam mailshots, website & social networking channels such as Facebook.
- Maximising the value of Oxjam’s existing communication channels, and developing a strategy and schedule to ensure that we are utilising these communication opportunities.
- Contributing to development of wider Oxjam strategy and supporting wider team activities.
Skills and competences:
- Excellent project and time management skills.
- Expert knowledge of the Internet and social networking channels.
- Ability to prioritise work.
- Excellent communication (including copywriting) skills.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively.
- Passion for / experience in music .
Contact
Sarah Kenway
skenway@oxfam.org.uk
01865 47 2025
Application Process:
Please send a CV and one-page covering letter to skenway@oxfam.org.uk.
Please include a summary of relevant experience. We are particularly interested in your digital marketing knowledge and background, specifically: online social networking, copywriting and using Content Management Systems, HTML and CSS.
Application deadline:
Sunday 6 December 2009
Interview date:
Thursday 10 December 2009
Start date:
Week beginning 4 January 2010
Internship and Volunteering Advisor
Oxford
Commitment:
Two to three days per week for three to six months (flexible) starting ASAP.
Context:
Oxfam Volunteering Team, Trading Division.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with colleagues around Oxfam to help them to identify suitable projects for interns
- Supporting managers in recruiting and managing interns
- Developing a support network for interns
- Supporting the learning and development of interns, including organising intern-specific induction events and training, and coordinating a mentoring scheme
- Updating the internship section on Oxfam’s website and intranet
- Promoting Oxfam Internships externally by building relationships with universities and other organisations
- Providing general advice and support to people enquiring about volunteering opportunities
- Working with the Appreciation Scheme Coordinator to show we recognise and value our volunteers
- Doing ad hoc volunteering-related projects as required
Skills and competences:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with individuals at any level of the organisation
- Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Computer literacy
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Good organisational skills
- Experience of, or an interest in, volunteering
- An understanding of Oxfam (desirable)
Contact
Leisa Ashton
lashton@oxfam.org.uk
01865 47 3252
Application Process:
Please download an internship application form from the website, and email the completed form to: lashton@oxfam.org.uk
Application deadline:
Sunday 29 November 2009
Interview date:
Week commencing 30 November 2009
Start date:
ASAP
Supply & Logistics Cost Effectiveness Project Assistant
Oxford
Commitment:
Two to four days per week for up to six months, commencing January 2010. Flexible for the right candidate.
Context:
Supply & Logistics team, International Division.
The Supply & Logistics team in Oxford work with Oxfam’s countries and our seven regional centres around the world to improve the supply and delivery of our programmes to beneficiaries. The team have a strategic target to measure and maximise cost effectiveness opportunities in our international logistics operations.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to work with our regional and country Logistics professionals, helping to capture and showcase recent cost saving achievements and future opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Surveying Oxfam’s International Division countries on their cost saving activities and achievements
- Supporting countries and regions to complete survey information
- Compiling, analysing and presenting cost effectiveness data. Publishing findings on our intranet pages and tailoring Management Information for relevant global and regional audiences
- Capturing cost effectiveness case studies of good practice in countries, designing and writing articles/brief newsletter-style communications on these
- Supporting the Supply & Logistics Advisor on the future of the cost effectiveness project, including planning, reporting and communications
Skills and competences:
- Confident in Excel
- Good and innovative presentation skills; experience in communicating ideas in a variety of different media to technical/non-technical and management/non-management audiences
- Supportive communication style (phone/email)
- Experience with online survey tools (desirable)
- Research background/interest in data analysis or in communications (desirable)
Contact
Rebecca Vince, Supply & Logistics Advisor, International Division
Please complete the internship application form and send to: rvince@oxfam.org.uk (email applications only please)
Application deadline:
Sunday 22 November
Interview date:
Week commencing Monday 23 November
Start date:
Monday 18 January
Marketing Intelligence Executive
Oxfam House, Oxford
Commitment:
3 days a week for 6 months
Context:
Marketing Intelligence Team in Corporate Communications Department.
Team Purpose:
- Deliver actionable corporate research and intelligence.
- Consult with others to improve the quality and insight of research and intelligence within Oxfam.
- Enable Oxfam to systematically applyresearch and intelligence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviewing charity market to benchmark Oxfam and report on specific market, product, campaign and other opportunities or threats (e.g., new fundraising campaigns, new charity catalogues)
- Working on n-Vision (an online source of consumer insight) and other online sources to respond to requests for analysis across Oxfam (involvement may include designing queries, analysis of results, compiling presentations)
- Gathering intelligence on communications activity of charities, sharing with other divisions in Oxfam and compiling summary reports
Skills and competences:
- Interest in Market Research and Intelligence desirable
- IT literacy - competent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; however, more important is willingness to learn new systems as training is available
- Numeracy and analytical skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Reliability and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
- Team working skills
Contact
Jane Thurlow, Senior Intelligence Advisor
Telephone 01865 473744
jthurlow@oxfam.org.uk
Oxfam House
John Smith Drive
Cowley, Oxford
OX4 2JY
Application deadline:
Friday 27 November
Interview date:
Monday 7 December
Start date:
Monday 4 January (negotiable)
Assistant Bookshop Manager
Highgate, North London
Commitment:
Minimum of three months up to one year. Days flexible.
Context:
Bookshop within Oxfam’s Trading Division
Key Responsibilities:
- To be trained to and operate as an Assistant Manager
- To know and understand all aspects of an Oxfam Bookshop and of a retail environment
- To understand the work Oxfam does as a charity
- To build connections with and promote Oxfam to local schools, especially in terms of Oxfam fundraising activities on a shop level
- To report to the Bookshop Manager
- To open and close the shop on Sundays – to manage and cash up as required on agreed days
Skills and competences:
- Enjoy working with books and in a bookshop environment, and able to discuss books enthusiastically
- A willingness to learn
- Reliability
- Commitment
- Honesty and integrity
- The willingness to work within a successful team
- Experience with finance at a retail level would be helpful
Benefits:
- Training to the level of an Assistant Manager within Oxfam Trading
- Visit to Oxfam’s Head Office in Oxford
- The possibility of work experience within other Oxfam shops and/or departments
Contact
Robbie Conrich – Bookshop Manager
Oxfam Bookshop, 47 Highgate High Street, London N6 5JX
Telephone 020 8347 6704
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Negotiable
Start date:
Negotiable
Assistant Shop Manager
Location: Enfield
Commitment: Minimum of three months, up to one year. Commitment per week is negotiable.
Department and brief description: Retail Charity Shop
Responsibilities:
- Training to the level of assistant manager
- Know and understand all aspects of an Oxfam Shop
- Understanding the work Oxfam does
- Visit our Head Office in Oxfam
- Possibility of work experience within other Oxfam departments.
Key skills:
- A willingness to learn
- Reliability
- Commitment
- Honesty
- Integrity.
Closing date for applications: Ongoing
Interview date: Negotiable
Start date: Negotiable
Contact: Sally Gordon
Tel: 0208 3677728
Postal address: Oxfam Shop, 54 Church Street, Enfield, EN2 6AX
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