Thursday, July 22, 2010
Two exciting internship opportunities at STAR national
STAR is looking for two enthusiastic individuals who are committed to improving the lives of refugees in the UK. Find out more about our exciting and rewarding internships starting this September.
Do you want to gain some valuable experience with a small charitable organisation? Would you like to be involved in the ‘Equal Access’ national campaign helping refugees and asylum seekers get access to higher education? 0r would you like the chance to be instrumental in organising the only student conference about refugees in the UK?
“We are a very small staff team and the support interns provide to us Is invaluable” (Emily Crowley, Volunteering Project Coordinator)
Events and Training Internship
The Events and Training Intern will support the STAR National Office team in coordinating STAR’s 2010 National Conference (20th-21st November) and organising quality training opportunities for the STAR network.The National Conference is our biggest event of the year where students come together from all over the country to find out about refugees and share ideas and experiences.
This role will involve numerous responsibilities to do with STAR’s annual conference including organising, accommodation and managing logistics and volunteers at the national conference.
“Organising the conference was a really good experience and helped me to learn a lot. It has provided me with skills I can use in the future and made me sure I want to do events management. Thank you very much for the opportunity!” (Abeke, previous STAR intern)
To apply download and complete the application form below.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 7th September 2010
You should be able to commit 3 days per week for at least 3 months from September 2010.
This position is unpaid but travel and lunch expenses will be provided.
Download Events and Training Intern Role Description:
Events & Training Role Descption
Download Application Form:
Application Form
Campaigns Internship
Deadline for applications has passed.
The Campaigns intern will coordinate STAR’s national campaigning, in particular the ‘Equal Access’ campaign to improve access to higher education for refugees and asylum seekers.
This role is diverse and the intern will undertake numerous activities in both an organisational capacity and research and development of materials and ideas.
“I got more out if it than I thought I would. I’ve not just been an office helper but have been given quite a lot of responsibility and it’s a really interesting role. I’ve loved it!” (Caroline, previous STAR intern)
To apply download and complete the application form below.
Closing date for applications: 12pm Wednesday 18th August 2010
You should be able to commit 3 days per week for at least 3 months from September 2010.
This position is unpaid but travel and lunch expenses will be provided.
Download Campaigns Intern Role Description:
Campaigns Role Description
Download Application Form:
Application Form
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