August 2014 Placement Catalogue

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1 August 2014 Placement Catalogue Contents (Click on links) Introduction FAQ s Internships: Mid Wales Internships: North Wales Internships: South Wales Internships: West Wales

2 WCVA s Explore Internship Programme Hello, Thank you for your interest in the WCVA s Explore Internship Programme. The aim of the Explore Internship Programme is to place Interns into an organisation to provide an enjoyable, meaningful experience which enhances your employability, your skills and your understanding of the Third Sector. It will also provide you with some practical experience to add value to your CV. If you wish to apply for any of our internships, an application form and equal opportunity form can be found on WCVA s website: or by ing: help@wcva.org.uk. You only need to complete the one application form, even if you are applying for more than one Internship. Completed applications should be sent to Anneka Bisi: abisi@wcva.org.uk along with an equal opportunity form and a copy of your CV. The majority of our placements within the Explore Internship Programme are unpaid unless stated otherwise, however travel expenses will be paid in all cases. I look forward to hearing from you! Best wishes, Anneka Internship Programme Administrator Back to Contents page 2

3 FAQ s Do I have time for an Internship? All our placements are part-time and therefore designed to fit alongside your studies or work commitments. The organisations are usually flexible, and will be happy to fit in with the time you have available; this could be anything from an afternoon up to a few days a week. Why do an Internship? Employers are looking for experience as well as qualifications; it can be difficult to get experience! Organisations within this programme understand you may not have experience, but you do have specialist knowledge which would be an asset to their organisation. How many Internships can I apply to? We recommend applying to no more than four Internships at a time. Internships are available on a first come first served basis and therefore it is worthwhile applying as soon as you can to give yourself the best chance of securing an Internship of your choice. What if I am not sure whether the Internship will suit me? You can always have a chat on the phone with the organisation to find out more before applying. Get in touch with us and I will give you the details of the recruiting manager! Are the Internships paid? Most of the placements in the programme pay travel expenses only. From time to time we have internships which are paid and these will be clearly shown. What do I do now? Have a look through the catalogue; consider placements which utilise your knowledge and skills which would give you an opportunity to practice them. How do I apply? You can download an application form by going to: and clicking on the for individuals tab on the left. Send completed application form to: abisi@wcva.org.uk along with an equal opportunity form and your CV. If the organisation likes your application, they will invite you to an informal interview. Can I have the catalogue in another format? Yes, if you are partially sighted or blind and you require the catalogue in an alternative format, please let us know. Contact Us: Anneka Bisi, Internship Programme Administrator abisi@wcva.org.uk

4 Internship Index MID WALES Back to Contents page Business & Law Finance & Fundraising Community Development & Environment ICT Media & Graphics Marketing, Comms & Events Research & Journalism HR Internship Title Organisation Location Description pg Commercial & Community Sponsorship Football Association of Wales Various Locations Sport 11 Advocacy & Policy Making Care Society Aberystwyth Homelessness 12 Fundraising Care Society Aberystwyth Homelessness 13 Gardening Project NEW Centre for Alternative Technology Machynlleth Environment 14 IT Review & Development Care Society Aberystwyth Homelessness 15 Packaging Development Beacons Creative Brecon People with 16 Disabilities Photographer & Designer Football Association of Various Locations Sports 17 Wales Film Maker Green Project NEW Centre for Alternative Machynlleth Environment 18 Technology Communications Project Care Society Aberystwyth Homelessness 19 Communications & PR Football Association of Various Locations Sports 20 Wales Marketing & Communications Ashfield Community Llandrindod Wells Communities 21 Enterprise Website and Social Media Review Beacons Creative Brecon People with 22 disabilities Marketing Planning Care Society Aberystwyth Homelessness 23 Fundraising Trusts & Funds NEW Centre for Alternative Machynlleth Environment 24 Technology Journalism- Case Studies Ashfield Community Llandrindod Wells Communities 25 Enterprise Monitoring & Evaluation NEW Macular Society Various Health & 26 Wellbeing HR Planning & Policy Care Society Aberystwyth Homelessness 27 4

5 NORTH WALES Back to Contents page Business & Law Finance & Fundraising I.C.T Media & Graphics Marketing, Comms & Events Social Care, Education & Wellbeing Research & Journalism HR Fundraising & Sponsorship Project Disabled Supporters Wrexham/Home Based People with 28 Association Disabilities Commercial & Community Support Football Association of Various Locations Sport 29 Wales IT & Social Media Development NEW Denbighshire CAB Denbigh Advice & 30 Support IT general review River & Sea Sense Llandudno Young People 31 Website Review NEW St David s Hospice Llandudno Older People 32 Website Enhancement Rhyl Football in the Rhyl Disadvantaged 33 Community Youth IT/Social Networking NEW Leonard Cheshire Llangollen & Colwyn People with 34 Disability Bay Disabilities Film Making/Photography short film NEW River & Sea Sense Llandudno Young people 35 Film Making- Directing & Support Rhyl Football in the Rhyl Disadvantaged 36 Community Youth Graphic Design- Promotional Material Rhyl Football in the Rhyl Disadvantaged 37 Community Youth Photography Rhyl Football in the Rhyl Disadvantaged 38 Community Youth Photographer & Designer Football Association of Various Locations Sport 39 Wales Promotional Film Maker Leonard Cheshire Llangollen People with 40 Disability Disabilities Digital Media Project NEW Cartrefi Cymru Bangor Communities 41 Marketing & Communications Aberconwy MIND Llandudno Mental Health 42 Marketing & PR NEW Leonard Cheshire Llangollen & Colwyn People with 43 Disability Bay Disabilities Communications & PR Football Association of Various Locations Sport 44 Wales Community Fundraiser KIM Inspire Holywell Mental Health 45 Website Content & Promotions NEW St David s Hospice Llandudno Older People 46 Marketing & Communications KIM Inspire Holywell Mental Health 47 Events Organisation Rhyl Football in the Community Rhyl Disadvantaged Youth 48 5

6 Marketing-Income Generation KIM Inspire Holywell Mental Health 49 Marketing Project Llanfyllin Dolydd Llanfyllin Communities 50 Building Preservation T Marketing & PR River & Sea Sense Llandudno Young People 51 Marketing & Publicity NEW Crest Co-operative Llandudno Junction Communities 52 Fundraising & Events NEW Leonard Cheshire Llangollen & Colwyn People with 53 Disability Bay Disabilities Public Affairs Project NEW British Red Cross Abergele Advice & 54 Support Workshop Facilitator Leonard Cheshire Llangollen People with 55 Disability Disabilities Monitoring & Evaluation Macular Society Various Health & 56 Wellbeing Measuring Impact & Evaluation Project St David s Hospice Llandudno Older People 57 NEW Research Fundraising Aberconwy MIND Llandudno Mental Health 58 Image Collection Project NEW Gwynedd Archaeological Trust Young Volunteer Recruitment NEW Leonard Cheshire Disability Bangor Heritage 59 Colwyn Bay & Llangollen People with Disabilities 60 6

7 SOUTH WALES Back to Contents page Business & Law Finance & Fundraising I.C.T Media & Graphics Marketing, Comms & Events Social Care, Education & Wellbeing Research & Journalism HR Commercial & Community Sponsorship Football Association of Various Locations Sport 61 Wales Business Plan Social Enterprise Changing Gearz Project Pontypool Communities 62 Business & Marketing Glamorgan Hotel Bridgend or Older People 63 Porthcawl Fundraising Trusts & Foundations NEW Zimele UK Home Based International 64 Development Fundraising Major Donors NEW Zimele UK Home Based International 65 Development Web Designer African Mothers Cardiff International 66 Foundation Development Website Design Changing Gearz Project Pontypool Communities 67 Website & Social Media NEW Cartrefi Cymru Cyf Cardiff Communities 68 Website & Database Development Caerphilly & Blaenau Bargoed Advice & 69 Gwent CAB Support Website & Social Media Development Women Seeking Sanctuary Cardiff BME 70 Advocacy Group Wales Web Design NEW Torfaen Citizens Advice Torfaen/Home Advice & 71 Bureau Based Support Integrated Communication System Dolen Cymru-Wales Cardiff Bay International 72 Development NEW Lesotho Link Development Website Design & Support NEW The Survivors Trust Cymru Merthyr Tydfil Advice & 73 Support Website Support & Design NEW Crossroads Care Cwm Taf Pontypridd Advice & 74 Support IT/Social Networking NEW Leonard Cheshire Various People with 75 Disability Disabilities Website & New Media NEW Recovery Cymru Cardiff & Vale Substance 76 misuse Film & Digital Story Making Cartrefi Cymru Bridgend Communities 77 Photographer & Designer Football Association of Various Locations Sport 78 Wales Graphic Design Project Salvation Army Cardiff Advice & 79 Support Short Film & Photography NEW Garnsychan Partnership Pontypool/Home Communities 80 Based Digital Storytelling Film or Photography NEW Recovery Cymru Cardiff & Vale Substance Misuse 81 Fundraising & Events NEW Leonard Cheshire Disability Various People with Disabilities 82 7

8 Fundraising & Marketing Atal Y Fro Barry Advice & 83 Support Communications & PR Football Association of Various Locations Sport 84 Wales Social Media Marketing Assistant NEW Cre8 Social Enterprise Newport Homelessness 85 Fundraising & Events Gift of Grace Home Based International 86 Development Marketing Campaign Fellowship of Home Based Communities 87 Reconciliation Cymdeithas y Cymod Cymdeithas y Cymod Gweithio o Gartref Communities 88 Community Fundraiser Disability Advice Project Cwmbran People with Disabilities Website Content Writer Disability Advice Project Cwmbran People with Disabilities Development Assistant fundraising & Disability Advice Project Cwmbran People with events Disabilities Marketing & Publicity Torfaen Citizens Advice Bureau Torfaen Advice & Support Communications & Events The Survivors Trust Cymru Merthyr Tydfil Advice & 93 Support Marketing & PR NEW Leonard Cheshire Various People with 94 Disability Disabilities Fundraising & Marketing NEW Shelter Cymru Cardiff or Swansea Homelessness 95 Marketing- Membership Development NEW Play Wales Cardiff Bay Young People 96 Marketing & Sales Support NEW Cre8 Social Enterprise Newport Homelessness 97 Mentor Cardiff People First Cardiff People with 98 Disabilities Fundraising bid writing & monitoring NEW The Bridge Mentoring Plus Bridgend Young People 99 Scheme Monitoring & Evaluation Salvation Army Cardiff Advice & 100 Support Journalism writing case studies NEW Recovery Cymru Cardiff & Vale Substance 101 Misuse Community Outreach Assistant South Wales Miners Port Talbot Heritage 102 Museum Journalism case studies & stories Changing Gearz Project Pontypool Communities 103 Archive Project Jerome Gatehouse Caerleon Heritage 104 Collection Monitoring & Evaluation Macular Society Various Health & 105 Wellbeing Newsletter Publishing Project Gift of Grace Home Based International 106 Development Museum Learning & Interpretation South Wales Miners Port Talbot Heritage 107 Assistant Museum Archiving & Exhibitions Cardiff People First Cardiff People with 108 Disabilities Fundraising Research & Bid Writing Women Seeking Sanctuary Cardiff BME 109 Advocacy Group Wales Journalism writing case studies NEW Garnsychan Partnership Pontypool/Home Communities 110 Based Young Volunteer Recruitment NEW Leonard Cheshire Disability Various People with Disabilities

9 WEST WALES Back to Contents page Business & Law Finance & Fundraising I.C.T Media & Graphics Marketing, Comms & Events Social Care, Education & Wellbeing Research & Journalism HR Advocacy and Policy Making Care Society Aberystwyth Homelessness 112 Commercial & Community Sponsorship Football Association of Various Locations Sport 113 Wales Funding/Grant Research Cadwgan Building Cardigan/Home Based Heritage 114 Preservation Trust Fundraising The Care Society Aberystwyth Homelessness 115 Fundraising Development Cadwgan Building Cardigan/ Home Based Heritage 116 Preservation Trust Website & Social Media Development Cymdeithas St. Dogmaels Communities 117 NEW Llandudoch IT Review & Development The Care Society Aberystwyth Homelessness 118 W Website Development Pembroke 21C Pembroke Communities 119 Community Association IT Software Research/Development NEW Cadwgan Building Cardigan/ Home Based Heritage 120 Preservation Trust Photographer & Designer Football Association of Various Locations Sport 121 Wales Promotional Film Green Project NEW Cymdeithas St. Dogmaels Communities 122 Llandudoch Communications & PR Football Association of Various Locations Sport 123 Wales Marketing & Social Media Project NEW Purple Routes CIO Carmarthen Young people 124 Communications Project The Care Society Aberystwyth Homelessness 125 Marketing Planning The Care Society Aberystwyth Homelessness 126 Event Organiser NEW Cadwgan Building Cardigan/Home Based Heritage 127 Preservation Trust Interior Design Theatre Mwldan Cardigan Arts 128 Education Assistant- Natural & Built Tywi Centre Llandeilo Heritage 129 Heritage Welsh Language Proof Reader Cadwgan Building Home Based Heritage 130 Preservation Trust Heritage Directory Development Tywi Centre Llandeilo Heritage 131 Publishing Project- Heritage Newsletter Tywi Centre Llandeilo Heritage 132 Monitoring & Evaluation Project NEW TRWCO Time Bank Carmarthen Communities 133 9

10 Visitor Researcher NEW National Trust Dinefwr Llandeilo Heritage 134 Research Assistant NEW One voice Wales Ammanford Communities 135 HR Planning and Policy The Care Society Aberystwyth Homelessness

11 Mid Wales Organisation: Football Association of Wales Commercial & Community Sponsorship (Ref: 850) Internship Title: The Welsh Premier League formed in 1992 and there are 12 football clubs in Wales top flight competition. The Internship: We would like an Intern with lots of initiative to help us develop more commercial and community partnerships at an individual club level. By researching and pursuing new contacts you will make a real difference in building our brand and increasing our funds. The internship will involve : Speak to colleagues to understand aims, requirements and opportunities Research potential new partnerships e.g. individuals, local businesses, community groups, schools etc. Collate findings into a list of potential sponsors/partners Promote club in the community projects by developing contacts with (and if interest )visiting e.g. schools, youth clubs, colleges Skills Required: Interest in business, communications or community engagement Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines : Opportunity to apply and develop skills in business and communications for a well known, national sports organisation Enhance your CV Opportunity to practice and develop skills in time management, teamwork and leadership Networking opportunities Gain an employment reference The Organisation: The Football Association of Wales is the third oldest association in the world, having come into existence in The association has governed football in Wales continually since that date. The FAW is a member of FIFA (affiliated since 1910) and UEFA (affiliated since 1954) and is one of the five associations (together with FIFA, The FA, SFA and IFA) that make up the International Football Association Board, the guardians of the "Laws of the Game". will benefit: Input from a skilled business and communications person Fresh perspective and new ideas Increased resources and income generation : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Choose from the following locations: Aberystwyth, Bala, Bangor, Carmarthen, Flintshire, Newtown, Port Talbot, Powys, Prestatyn, Rhyl, and Wrexham. 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible Flexible 11

12 Organisation Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Internship Title Advocacy and Policy Making (Ref: 857) We are looking for an intern to help us develop our policy and influencing capacity as part of our strategy to increase our influence on decision makers and opinion formers at national, regional and local levels. The internship Your input will help us to capitalise on our major rebrand in early 2014 and a calendar of associated activity. We want to grow and diversify our services and social enterprises and the number of partners we work with.. The internship will involve: Researching key aspects of homelessness and social exclusion to support the launch and development of policy campaigns Drafting of responses to policy documents Establishing a database of key policy contacts Arranging meetings between senior staff and policy contacts Assisting staff to prepare and follow up on policy meetings Developing a bank of case studies to support our policy work in conjunction with wider communications and fundraising plans Skills Required Experience of researching and analysing information in a policy context Interest in the third sector in Wales Strong planning and reporting skills with ability to draft policies Ability to engage sensitively and respectfully with service users Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to network and secure the support of third parties Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Welsh speaker desirable Opportunity to apply and develop research and policy skills in a period of major organisational development Opportunity to evidence third sector policy experience within a CV Opportunity to evidence a range of skills within a CV, including planning and analytical skills, team work, personal effectiveness and troubleshooting. Raised awareness of the third sector in Wales and issues affecting those people who are homeless, vulnerably housed and socially excluded. The Organisation We are an ambitious organisation supporting 1,000 adults and young people each year in Ceredigion and surrounding counties who are either homeless or vulnerably housed through a range of services and social enterprises. One in four of our 40 staff were homeless themselves and we involve homeless people in all aspects of the organisation, including volunteering. We have a very strong ethos of inclusion and work in partnership with a range of like-minded organisations to develop new and innovative ways of developing our services, including through social enterprises. We are growing and now turn over 1 million each year and have offices in Aberystwyth and Cardigan. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Increase our ability to influence key decision makers Identify opportunities to partner with other organisations Establish key practices and procedures for campaigns and wider policy work Identify the on-going resource required to develop and deliver policy activity Our Head Office, 18 Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth SY23 1HX 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, negotiable Negotiable Travel expenses and lunch allowances provided in line with our volunteer policy. The project plan will be agreed with the Executive Director and the intern will be supervised and supported by the Volunteer Co-ordinator. 12

13 Organisation Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Internship Title Fundraising (Ref: 853) We are looking for an intern to help us develop our fundraising plan and activities to grow our fundraised income as part of wider plans for our growth, diversification and repositioning. The internship will involve some or all of these tasks according to experience and availability: The internship Drafting a generic case for support document Co-ordinating and drafting fundraising bids Researching and recommending a fundraising database in line with wider database developments Establishing a fundraising volunteer programme in conjunction with the Volunteer Coordinator Establishing a fundraising communications plan within wider communications and rebrand plans and activities. Skills Required Knowledge of the key principles of fundraising and/or marketing Ability to research and analyse organisational information Strong communication skills- ability to write creatively Ability to work with others across the organisation Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Welsh speaker desirable Opportunity to apply and develop fundraising skills during a period of major organisational development. Opportunity to evidence fundraising experience for your CV Opportunity to further evidence a range of skills within a CV, including planning and analytical skills, team work, personal effectiveness and troubleshooting. Raised awareness of the third sector in Wales and issues affecting those people who are homeless, vulnerably housed and socially excluded. The Organisation We are an ambitious organisation supporting 1,000 adults and young people each year in Ceredigion and surrounding counties who are either homeless or vulnerably housed through a range of services and social enterprises. One in four of our 40 staff were homeless themselves and we involve homeless people in all aspects of the organisation, including volunteering. We have a very strong ethos of inclusion and work in partnership with a range of like-minded organisations to develop new and innovative ways of developing our services, including through social enterprises. We are a growing organisation and now turn over 1 million each year and have offices in Aberystwyth and Cardigan. will benefit Increase our fundraised income Establish key practices and procedures for fundraising Train key staff and volunteers in fundraising Identify the on-going resource required to deliver and develop a fundraising plan Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Our Head Office, 18 Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth SY23 1HX 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, negotiable Negotiable Travel expenses and lunch allowances provided in line with our volunteer policy. A detailed project plan for the placement will be agreed with Finance and Administration Manager. The intern will be supervised and supported by the Volunteer Co-ordinator, who also has extensive experience in fundraising and development. 13

14 Organisation Centre of Alternative Technology (CAT) New! Internship Title Gardening Project (Ref: 949) At the Centre of Alternative Technology (CAT) we are offering an internship to a person to who is keen to learn about gardening, whether or not they currently have gardening experience. The placement will involve caring, maintaining and developing an area of the garden, with support from our Head Gardener. The internship The Internship involves: Selecting an area of the garden of approx 3m X 25m for the internship this can be one of a range of types, to suit the intern flowers, vegetables, fruit, green manure etc. Taking primary responsibility for the care, maintenance and development of this area during the internship (with supervision / advice as needed). Developing a plan for the area s future development, and taking steps in putting this plan into effect to the extent possible within time available. Skills Required Genuine interest (though not necessarily experience) in gardening Ability to work well both with supervision and on own initiative Ability to work effectively alone and with others Reliable, persistent, determined Develop new knowledge and skills relating to organic gardening techniques in general Develop specialised skills in an aspect of gardening of your choice Practice and demonstrate your personal organisation, creativity and interpersonal skills A raised awareness of environmental and climate change issues Gain a reference The Organisation CAT is an education and visitor centre demonstrating practical solutions for sustainability. We cover all aspects of green living: environmental building, eco-sanitation, woodland management, renewable energy, energy efficiency and organic growing and teach from school to Masters level. The gardens cover a large and varied area. All are organic. will benefit CAT will benefit from the work done to develop and maintain the area chosen, as well as from the ideas developed by the intern for future development of that area of the garden. Required Attendance Start Date Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth 2-3 days or more if possible 1-2 months ASAP 14

15 Organisation Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Internship Title IT Review & Development (Ref: 855) We are looking for an intern to help us develop our IT plan and capacity as part of our strategy to significantly grow our charity, diversify our services and social enterprises and increase our partners. Your expertise will help us to develop smarter working practices between our locations and within a predominately rural area of operation. The internship The internship will involve: Scoping our IT requirements in line with the strategy Auditing our current IT resources and identifying an IT plan and budget to meet organisational requirements Identifying staff training needs and recommending how best to meet these Providing IT technical support to key projects e.g. to establish a customer management databases Providing IT technical support to key functions e.g. finance, marketing, HR Skills Required Interest in ICT Technical IT skills including database development Strong planning skills and the ability to consult a range of staff on IT requirements Ability to report on progress and outcomes Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Welsh speaker desirable Opportunity to apply and develop IT skills in a period of major organisational development Opportunity to evidence applied IT experience for your CV Opportunity to evidence a range of skills within a CV, including planning and analytical skills, team work, personal effectiveness and troubleshooting. Raised awareness of the third sector in Wales and issues affecting those people who are homeless, vulnerably housed and socially excluded. The Organisation We are an ambitious organisation supporting 1,000 adults and young people each year in Ceredigion and surrounding counties who are either homeless or vulnerably housed through a range of services and social enterprises. One in four of our 40 staff were homeless themselves and we involve homeless people in all aspects of the organisation, including volunteering. We have a very strong ethos of inclusion and work in partnership with a range of like-minded organisations to develop new and innovative ways of developing our services, including through social enterprises. We are growing and now turn over 1 million each year and have offices in Aberystwyth and Cardigan. will benefit Increase our effectiveness and capacity across all areas Identify cost/benefit of any potential investments in IT Identify opportunities to provide IT support to third party organisations as a social enterprise Establish key practices and procedures for IT and train staff to meet these Identify the on-going resource required to deliver and develop the IT plan Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Our Head Office, 18 Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth SY23 1HX 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, negotiable Negotiable Travel expenses and lunch allowances provided in line with our volunteer policy. The placement will be supported by the Finance and Administration Manager with the support of the Volunteer Co-ordinator 15

16 Organisation: Beacons Creative Wales Internship Title: Packaging Development (Ref: 761) The form, style and presentation of a new product can be vital in attracting the interest of customers. At Beacons Creative, we are introducing a new product line- soaps to accompany our existing range of candles which we sell through our online shop and at local events and markets. The internship: We would like an intern to design the packaging in consultation with staff at the organisation from sketch through to conception, ensuring that the design is evaluated and tested. The Internship involves: Liaising with colleagues to understand the organisation s ethos, aims and requirements Design packaging for soaps, to attract interest of independent and commercial customers Create a prototype and conduct testing to ensure concept is viable Identify and recommend companies to produce the packaging Skills Required: Interest and knowledge of product design or graphics Creativity Able to use own initiative Good communication and interpersonal skills Good organisational skills, able to meet deadlines How you will benefit: Opportunity to design and market a product to a customer s specifications Develop your CV and portfolio Apply and develop skills in graphics, marketing, communication and organisation Insight into how a voluntary, social enterprise operates At Beacons Creative we pride ourselves on the quality of our products. Made to the highest standards each one is hand crafted and reflects the time, patience and effort that our staff put into them. The Organisation: We are not for corporate profit social firm that has achievable ambitions to develop the sales of our candles and new products. The aim of the creative is to develop revenue in order to pay the former service users, provide a safe and caring environment for its members and grow the creative's capacity to develop new products. How the organisation will benefit: : Required Attendance: : Start Date: New creative input and fresh ideas This new product will allow us to expand our market and will lead to an increase in revenue Brecon (home working is optional) Flexible 2-3 Months As soon as possible 16

17 Organisation: Football Association of Wales Club Photographer & Designer (Ref: 872) Internship Title: The Welsh Premier League formed in 1992 and there are 12 football clubs in Wales top flight competition. We would like a creative Intern skilled in photography to capture images at our football games. Your input will make a real difference in enhancing our public profile and help us build awareness of our organisation. The Internship: The internship will involve : To provide images from all home games (league and cup), capture shots from around the ground with fans and take any photos needed by the club s commercial team. Upload photos to the club s photography website ready for match reports etc. photography to WPL Community Promotions Officer after matches Take photos as and when needed at club events and other occasions To produce / design promotions for all relevant events as required by the club s commercial team Skills Required: Interns must be able to supply their own camera equipment Interest in sports would be an advantage Ability to work on own initiative Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines : Opportunity to develop your portfolio with a suite of professional images for a national sporting organisation Enhance your CV Opportunity to practice and develop skills in consultancy, time management and independent working Gain an employment reference The Organisation: The Football Association of Wales is the third oldest association in the world, having come into existence in The association has governed football in Wales continually since that date. The FAW is a member of FIFA (affiliated since 1910) and UEFA (affiliated since 1954) and is one of the five associations (together with FIFA, The FA, SFA and IFA) that make up the International Football Association Board, the guardians of the "Laws of the Game". will benefit: A bank of professional images which can be used on our website, social media and in the press which will increase our public profile Improved marketing resources : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Choose from the following locations: Aberystwyth, Bala, Bangor, Carmarthen, Flintshire, Newtown, Port Talbot, Powys, Prestatyn, Rhyl, and Wrexham. 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible Flexible 17

18 Organisation Centre of Alternative Technology (CAT) New! Internship Title Film maker- Green Project (Ref: 950) The internship We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual who would like to use or develop their film making skills. The intern will storyboard, film and edit a short film based on the Renewable Energy and Sustainable Architecture masters courses at CAT. During their time they would attend one of the masters units, film the students and lecturers at work, interview some of the lecturers and produce a film that gave an impression of the course to potential students. The Internship involves: Liaising with colleagues to understand what is required Storyboard, take footage and edit into a short film Ensure the film can be used via UTube, websites etc Skills Required Camera operating skills Film editing skills A good understanding of environmental issues is desirable An opportunity to create a promotional film for a customer which you can add to your portfolio and CV The opportunity to attend a module at CAT Learn from some of the leading experts on renewable energy and climate change. You will have access to good camera and editing equipment to make your film, and the film will be widely promoted. Gain a reference The Organisation CAT is an education and visitor centre demonstrating practical solutions for sustainability. We cover all aspects of green living: environmental building, ecosanitation, woodland management, renewable energy, energy efficiency and organic growing and teach from school to Masters level. will benefit CAT will use the film to attract new students to study with us. Adding up-to-date films to our website makes it more interesting, attractive and engaging. We will also simply be able to show more people what CAT does. Required Attendance Start Date Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth 1-2 days per week 1-2 Months ASAP 18

19 Organisation Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Internship Title Communications Project (Ref: 851) We are looking for an intern to help us develop our communications plan and activities in the first year of a major rebrand of our charity. Your help will enable us to deliver our strategy to significantly raise awareness of our work and plans across national, regional and local target audiences. The internship The internship will involve: Drafting and developing key organisational messages Writing content for communications activities including website, monthly e- newsletter and social media. Providing communications support to major activities across the charity e.g. brand launch event, volunteer awards reception, major fundraising activity, AGM, on-going media activity etc. Establishing monitoring mechanisms to measure progress against the plan Skills Required Knowledge of the key principles of communications and marketing Strong communication skills- ability to write creatively Good planning and project management skills Ability to work with external agencies and suppliers Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Welsh speaker desirable Opportunity to apply and develop communications and marketing skills during a major rebrand Opportunity to evidence communications experience for your CV Opportunity to evidence a range of skills within a CV, including planning and analytical skills, team work, personal effectiveness and troubleshooting. Raised awareness of the third sector in Wales and issues affecting those people who are homeless, vulnerably housed and socially excluded The Organisation We are an ambitious organisation supporting 1,000 adults and young people each year in Ceredigion and surrounding counties who are either homeless or vulnerably housed through a range of services and social enterprises. One in four of our 40 staff were homeless themselves and we involve homeless people in all aspects of the organisation, including volunteering. We have a very strong ethos of inclusion and work in partnership with a range of like-minded organisations to develop new and innovative ways of developing our services, including through social enterprises. We are growing and now turn over 1 million each year and have offices in Aberystwyth and Cardigan. will benefit Capitalise on our rebrand Establish key practices and procedures for communications Train key staff and volunteers in communications Identify the on-going resource required to deliver and develop a communications plan Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Our Head Office, 18 Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth SY23 1HX 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, negotiable As soon as possible Travel expenses and lunch allowances provided in line with our volunteer policy. A detailed project plan for the placement will be agreed with the Executive Director. The intern will be supported by the Volunteer Co-ordinator and other staff as appropriate. 19

20 Organisation: Football Association of Wales Communications & PR (Ref: 849) Internship Title: The Welsh Premier League formed in 1992 and there are 12 football clubs in Wales top flight competition. We would like an Intern to help us improve and develop our communications and PR activities at an individual club level. This will involve maintaining our website and social media pages, writing press releases and pursuing new initiatives for raising our public profile. The Internship: Your input will make a real difference to our promotions and help us build awareness of what we do. The internship will involve : Speak to colleagues to understand aims, requirements and opportunities Maintain our website, social media pages (Facebook and Twitter) and e-newsletter by writing lively and engaging copy Identify news worthy stories and write and disseminate press releases Build strong relationship with local press and record press coverage Produce a media contacts list Skills Required: Interest in marketing, communications or PR Proven knowledge of marketing and PR techniques Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines : Opportunity to apply and develop skills in marketing and communications for a well known, national sports organisation Enhance your CV Opportunity to practice and develop skills in time management, teamwork and leadership Networking opportunities Gain an employment reference The Organisation: The Football Association of Wales is the third oldest association in the world, having come into existence in The association has governed football in Wales continually since that date. The FAW is a member of FIFA (affiliated since 1910) and UEFA (affiliated since 1954) and is one of the five associations (together with FIFA, The FA, SFA and IFA) that make up the International Football Association Board, the guardians of the "Laws of the Game". will benefit: Input from a skilled marketing and communications person Fresh perspective and new ideas Improved marketing resources Increased financial support : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Choose from the following locations: Aberystwyth, Bala, Bangor, Carmarthen, Flintshire, Newtown, Port Talbot, Powys, Prestatyn, Rhyl, and Wrexham. 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible Flexible 20

21 Organisation: Ashfield Community Enterprise Internship Title: Marketing and Communications (Ref: 572) We are offering a placement for an intern to develop and implement a marketing and communication strategy to tie-in with the redevelopment of our website. You will be supported by a sub group to include representatives of trustees, staff and volunteers. The internship: The internship will involve: Developing a Marketing and Communications Strategy to deliver Ashfield s objectives. Liaising with other organisations in Wales within the food and social enterprise sectors to understand aims, objectives and opportunities. Developing an up-to-date contacts list. Developing marketing materials Skills Required: Good verbal and written communication skills and an ability to write clearly and concisely Knowledge of marketing and communications techniques Good interpersonal skills, with ability to network. Able to use initiative Ability to work in a team A commitment to sustainable development and community engagement : Opportunity to practice and develop your marketing skills and create a marketing strategy to boost your CV. Experience of working in the third sector and raised awareness of community growing, social enterprise and community land trusts Opportunity to demonstrate skills in team working, communication and organisation. The Organisation: Ashfield Community Enterprise is a financially viable socially inclusive community enterprise growing food for local consumption, providing space and workshops for new businesses and promoting healthy living. will benefit: : Required Attendance: : Start Date: This placement will make a significant contribution to increasing our presence, improving customer / participation satisfaction, developing new marketing avenues and extending long-term relationships with key stakeholders. Howey, Llandrindod Wells. A 7.5 acre nursery site with a range of buildings and facilities. Minimum of 1 day a week 2-3 Months To be arranged with the intern. 21

22 Organisation: Beacons Creative Wales Internship Title: Website & Social Media Review (Ref: 762) Beacons Creative is a non profit social enterprise that produces a range of wax based products which funds training and support for people with learning difficulties. The internship: We have a website, Facebook and twitter pages however we are not utilising them to their full potential and information is often out of date. We would like an intern to do a review suggest and implement changes to improve how we engage with the public and businesses. The Internship involves: Liaising with colleagues to understand the organisation s ethos, aims and requirements Review website, Facebook and Twitter Develop key marketing messages and lively, engaging content Produce guidelines to enable staff to manage the sites Skills Required: Knowledge of marketing and communication methods Interest in social media Creativity Able to use own initiative Good communication and interpersonal skills Good organisational skills, able to meet deadlines How you will benefit: Opportunity to apply and develop skills in marketing and communications Develop your CV and portfolio Apply and develop skills in communication, leadership, mentoring and organisation Insight into how a voluntary, social enterprise operates At Beacons Creative we pride ourselves on the quality of our products. Made to the highest standards each one is hand crafted and reflects the time, patience and effort that our staff put into them. The Organisation: We are not for corporate profit social firm that has achievable ambitions to develop the sales of our candles and new products. The aim of the creative is to develop revenue in order to pay the former service users, provide a safe and caring environment for its members and grow the creative's capacity to develop new products. How the organisation will benefit: : Required Attendance: : Start Date: New input and fresh ideas Improved website and social media pages will increase public engagement and awareness of what we do Brecon (home working is optional) Flexible 2-3 Months As soon as possible 22

23 Organisation Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Internship Title Marketing Planning (Ref: 856) We are looking for an intern to help us develop our marketing plan and activities as part of our plan to rebrand the charity in 2014 and to significantly raise awareness of our work and plans across target audiences at national, regional and local levels. The internship The internship will involve: Researching and drafting a marketing strategy Designing marketing materials Designing and updating of the website Inducting staff into the principles and practices of marketing Integrating marketing activities into wider communications plans and vice versa Developing our Welsh language policy Skills Required Knowledge of marketing key principles and best practice Marketing and/or communications experience Strong communication skills- ability to write creatively and engage internal and external audiences Ability to work with external agencies and suppliers Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Knowledge of data protection legislation Welsh speaker desirable Opportunity to apply and develop marketing skills before/during and after a major rebrand Opportunity to evidence practical and applied marketing experience within a CV Opportunity to evidence a range of skills within a CV, including planning and analytical skills, team work, personal effectiveness and troubleshooting. Raised awareness of the third sector in Wales and issues affecting those people who are homeless, vulnerably housed and socially excluded. The Organisation We are an ambitious organisation supporting 1,000 adults and young people each year in Ceredigion and surrounding counties who are either homeless or vulnerably housed through a range of services and social enterprises. One in four of our 40 staff were homeless themselves and we involve homeless people in all aspects of the organisation, including volunteering. We have a very strong ethos of inclusion and work in partnership with a range of like-minded organisations to develop new and innovative ways of developing our services, including through social enterprises. We are growing and now turn over 1 million each year and have offices in Aberystwyth and Cardigan. will benefit Capitalise on our rebrand Establish key practices and procedures for marketing in line with the plan Train key staff and volunteers in marketing Identify the on-going resource required to deliver and develop the marketing plan Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Our Head Office, 18 Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth SY23 1HX 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, negotiable Negotiable Travel expenses and lunch allowances provided in line with our volunteer policy. The project plan will be agreed with the Executive Director and the intern will be supervised and supported by the Volunteer Co-ordinator and other staff as appropriate. 23

24 Organisation Centre of Alternative Technology (CAT) New! Internship Title Fundraising- Trusts & Funds (Ref: 951) At the Centre of Alternative Technology (CAT) we are offering an opportunity in fundraising, involving researching and identifying potential trusts for funds. The intern will be supported by our Fundraising Officer. The Internship will involve: The internship Researching trusts and funds via CAT s database and information available on the Charity Commission website and / or other websites Identifying 4-6 new trusts (or more if possible) that CAT could potentially approach for funding. In collaboration with Fundraising Officer, devise plans for approaching trusts and create draft applications. Skills Required Interest in fundraising Good research skills, with ability to collate information Good computer skills, including databases Good communication skills both written and spoken Gain experience in researching trusts as sources of funding, a skill which is very valuable in many roles within the voluntary sector. Apply and develop skills in personal organisation, organisation and team work Gain valuable experience to enhance your CV Insight into how a voluntary organisation operates Gain a reference The Organisation CAT is an education and visitor centre demonstrating practical solutions for sustainability. We cover all aspects of green living: environmental building, ecosanitation, woodland management, renewable energy, energy efficiency and organic growing and teach from school to Masters level. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date CAT will benefit from the outputs of the internship, by having new potential funding sources identified, and a plan of how to approach these funders. Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth 2-3 days per week if possible 2-3 months ASAP 24

25 Organisation: Ashfield Community Enterprise Internship Title: Journalism Creating Case Studies (Ref: 571) We are a vibrant community enterprise focused around sustainability and healthy living. We provide space for community activities such as workshops and courses and we run market stalls within the Llandrindod Wells area where we sell local produce. The Internship: We would like to get feedback from our services users which include the general public, volunteers and our partners and to develop this into a selection of case studies. We will use the case studies to promote ourselves and to support funding applications. The placement involves Consulting with colleagues and volunteers to research suitable stories Interviewing participants, staff and volunteers Visiting activities to research stories Write copy Publishing Skills Required: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Interest in journalism, research, social sciences or psychology. Able to use own initiative. : A valuable experience to add to your CV. Gain experience of journalism and research. Gain experience of working in the charitable sector. Develop your network The Organisation: Ashfield Community Enterprise is a financially viable socially inclusive community enterprise growing food for local consumption, providing space and workshops for new businesses and promoting healthy living. will benefit: : Required Attendance: : Start Date: This placement will make a significant contribution to increasing our presence, improving customer / participation satisfaction, developing new marketing avenues and extending long-term relationships with key stakeholders. Howey, Llandrindod Wells. A 7.5 acre nursery site with a range of buildings and facilities. 1 day a week 2-3 Months To be arranged with the intern. 25

26 Organisation Internship Title Macular Society Monitoring & Evaluation (Ref: 938) New! The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions (vision loss) like agerelated macular degeneration (AMD) for over 25 years. We offer information and support and we fund research to find a cure. The internship We are currently in the process of applying for funding to Big Lottery to enable us to run services in Wales such as befriending and to ensure we can support more people across the country. We would like an Intern to help us evidence the need for our services, gather feedback and document as an evaluation report. The internship will involve: Consult with staff members to understand the organization s aims, needs and future plans Gain feedback from members and other affected by the condition through focus groups, face to face interviews, survey monkey, consultations and phone calls. Gather views of organisations and individuals who we would work with through the project, for example low vision societies Collate findings and present in a report with a list of recommendations Conduct a mapping exercise of other support services in the area of vision loss Skills Required Knowledge of research and presenting information clearly Empathy for the cause Good communication and interpersonal skills Able to effectively manage time Opportunity to develop a piece of research and an evaluation for a client which you can add to your portfolio and CV Gain work experience at a well known national charity Apply and develop skills in project management, research, community consultation and organisation Gain a reference The Organisation The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) for over 25 years. We offer information and support and we fund research to find a cure. Through the support of membership of the Macular Society and the generous donations of all our supporters our services are free. If you d like to help us you can become a member of the Macular Society or make a donation. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date This placement will help us to evidence the need of our services which will be used in our funding bid to the Big Lottery. We also hope to gain fresh insights and recommendations to help us identify how we can improve our services. Various (this placement would involve travel to one or more focus groups in either South, North Wales or Powys dependent on where the Intern is based). Travel expenses will be reimbursed. 1-2 day a week, flexible 2 months, flexible As soon as possible 26

27 Organisation Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Internship Title HR Planning & Policy (Ref: 854) We are looking for an intern to help us develop our HR plan and capacity as part of our strategy to grow and diversify our services and social enterprises and to increase the number of partners we work with. This will also help us with acquiring accreditation for our HR practices for staff and volunteers The internship The internship will involve: Researching and recommending a HR database system to meet current and planned requirements Updating key policies in line with HR best practice Developing and launching a diversity strategy at organisational and management levels Identifying staff training needs in HR and recommending how best to meet these Recommending plans and resources for the on-going development and delivery of HR Skills Required Knowledge of HR including legislation and HR databases Strong planning skills and the ability to consult a range of staff on HR requirements Ability to report on progress and outcomes Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Welsh speaker desirable Opportunity to apply and develop HR skills in an ambitious and progressive third sector organisation Opportunity to evidence applied HR experience within a CV Opportunity to further evidence a range of skills within a CV, including planning and analytical skills, team work, personal effectiveness and troubleshooting. Raised awareness of the third sector in Wales and issues affecting those people who are homeless, vulnerably housed and socially excluded. The Organisation We are an ambitious organisation supporting 1,000 adults and young people each year in Ceredigion and surrounding counties who are either homeless or vulnerably housed through a range of services and social enterprises. One in four of our 40 staff were homeless themselves and we involve homeless people in all aspects of the organisation, including volunteering. We have a very strong ethos of inclusion and work in partnership with a range of like-minded organisations to develop new and innovative ways of developing our services, including through social enterprises. We are a growing organisation and now turn over 1 million each year and have offices in Aberystwyth and Cardigan. will benefit To strategically develop our HR practices Identify cost/benefit of any potential investments in HR Identify opportunities to provide HR support to third party organisations as a social enterprise Identify the on-going resource required to deliver and develop the HR plan Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Our Head Office, 18 Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth SY23 1HX 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, negotiable Negotiable Travel expenses and lunch allowances provided in line with our volunteer policy. A project brief will be agreed with the Services Manager with Executive and the intern will be supervised and supported by the Volunteer Co-ordinator and other staff as appropriate. 27

28 North Wales Organisation: Internship Title: The Internship: Disabled Supporters Association Fundraising & Sponsorship Project (ref:916) We would like an Intern to help us raise money to enable us to match fund the purchase of a wheelchair viewing platform for a sports stadium. This will involve devising a plan of action and with support from the DSA Chair identify and approach contacts such as businesses, community groups and individuals with the aim of acquiring donations and/or sponsorship. The internship will involve : Speak to colleagues to understand aims, requirements and opportunities Liaise with local football and rugby clubs to identify potential leads and contacts Research potential new contacts e.g. individuals, local businesses, community groups, schools etc. Collate a list of potential sponsors, donors and partners Approach contacts with the aim of securing investment e.g. phone calls, s, face to face meetings, workshops. Skills Required: This would suit someone with an interest in one of the following: business, fundraising, marketing and communications, sponsorship Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines How you will benefit: Opportunity to apply and develop skills in business, communications and fundraising for a voluntary organisation Enhance your CV Opportunity to practice and develop skills in time management, teamwork, leadership, negotiation and sales Networking opportunities Gain an employment reference We believe that being a disabled person is a social issue and that an individual only becomes disabled because of the social, attitudinal and environmental barriers that the individual faces; known as the social model of disability. Our efforts are focused on removing these barriers. Objectives: The Organisation: To enable its members to share a common interest in Wrexham Football Club and any matter concerning WFC DSA supporters. To promote the welfare of WFC supporters and in particular WFC DSA disabled supporters, by the following means: By promoting and encouraging the sharing of information and good practice in relation to disabled people attending football matches and by representing and promoting the views of members to appropriate individuals and bodies to influence in a positive way future developments, awareness and access for disabled people. How the organisation will benefit: Increased funding/sponsorship to enable us to match fund the purchase of wheelchair viewing platforms Fresh perspective and new ideas Increased partnerships/contacts Raised awareness of social inclusion and the work of the WFC DSA : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Wrexham (home-based, with some local travel required) 2-3 days per week, flexible 2-4 months, flexible As soon as possible 28

29 Organisation: Football Association of Wales Commercial & Community Sponsorship (Ref: 850) Internship Title: The Welsh Premier League formed in 1992 and there are 12 football clubs in Wales top flight competition. The Internship: We would like an Intern with lots of initiative to help us develop more commercial and community partnerships at an individual club level. By researching and pursuing new contacts you will make a real difference in building our brand and increasing our funds. The internship will involve : Speak to colleagues to understand aims, requirements and opportunities Research potential new partnerships e.g. individuals, local businesses, community groups, schools etc. Collate findings into a list of potential sponsors/partners Promote club in the community projects by developing contacts with (and if interest )visiting e.g. schools, youth clubs, colleges Skills Required: Interest in business, communications or community engagement Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines : Opportunity to apply and develop skills in business and communications for a well known, national sports organisation Enhance your CV Opportunity to practice and develop skills in time management, teamwork and leadership Networking opportunities Gain an employment reference The Organisation: The Football Association of Wales is the third oldest association in the world, having come into existence in The association has governed football in Wales continually since that date. The FAW is a member of FIFA (affiliated since 1910) and UEFA (affiliated since 1954) and is one of the five associations (together with FIFA, The FA, SFA and IFA) that make up the International Football Association Board, the guardians of the "Laws of the Game". will benefit: Input from a skilled business and communications person Fresh perspective and new ideas Increased resources and income generation : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Choose from the following locations: Aberystwyth, Bala, Bangor, Carmarthen, Flintshire, Newtown, Port Talbot, Powys, Prestatyn, Rhyl, and Wrexham. 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible Flexible 29

30 Organisation Denbighshire Citizens Advice Bureau New! Internship Title IT & Social Media Development (Ref: 994) We need an IT savvy Intern to upgrade our IT systems to bring us up to date with modern technology. With support from an IT professional you will become familiar with our IT strategy and identify and implement improvements for example introducing Skype, web chats and website design. The internship The Internship involves: Liaising with colleagues to understand aims and requirements Become familiar with our IT strategy and implementation plan Indentify ways we can improve our use of IT and social media and implement changes e.g. introduce Skype, web chats, website design etc. Upgrade PC s to latest Microsoft windows Providing support to staff to enable them to use new technology and write guidance notes if necessary. Skills Required Excellent IT skills Knowledge of current IT and social media trends Knowledge of using content management systems Good communication skills, both written and spoken The opportunity to apply and develop your IT skills Gain experience in IT support, website design and social media development which you can add to your CV Opportunity to practice and demonstrate methods of organisation, team work, interpersonal skills, and judgement in their role. A raised awareness of the third sector and an understanding of the work we do. Gain a reference The Organisation The Citizens Advice service offers practical, up-to-date information and advice on a wide range of topics, including; debt, benefits, housing, legal, discrimination, employment, immigration, consumer and other problems. Our advice is available to everyone regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, nationality, disability or religion. will benefit Input of expertise in IT and social media Improved IT systems which will enable staff to work remotely and increase resources Location Required Attendance Start Date 23 High Street, DENBIGH, Denbighshire, LL16 3HY 1 2 days per week, flexible 2-3 Months As soon as possible 30

31 Organisation: River and Sea Sense IT general review project (Ref: 365) Internship Title: We are looking for an intern to review our use of IT and implement improvements including: The internship: Use of Mailchimp Improved use of social media Improved use of our database This internship will involve: Consulting with staff to understand needs and opportunities Produce recommendation report on improved use Implement recommendations where possible Skills Required: Knowledge of Mailchimp Proven knowledge of database design, general IT business and communication software Good organisational, interpersonal and team working skills. Ability to use sound judgement and analytical skills. Clear communications skills : Developing an integrated package which is used in a professional environment. IT consultation and implementation to customer requirements Opportunity to be involved with very high profile and ambitious organisationplease take a look at our website The Organisation: River and Sea Sense- Educating and saving lives in rivers and at sea helping youth to live life to the max and achieve extraordinary things. River and Sea Sense was set up due to the drowning of the founder s son Christopher to educate children and young people in schools and youth groups as to the dangers of water. will benefit: Creation of an all encompassing database system. Ability to easily and efficiently monitor and communicate. A new perspective on existing operational procedures. : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Llandudno 1day a week, flexible. 3 months As soon as possible. 31

32 Organisation: Internship Title: St David s Hospice Website Review (Ref: 946) New! St David s Hospice is a local charity providing end of life care, free of charge, to adult patients from across North West Wales and supporting those closest to them. The internship: We are looking to revitalise our online presence and would like to review how we are currently using our website for both services users and income generation purposes, resulting in a new look website in line with the current trends. This may involve refreshing the current site, or creation of a new website. The internship will involve: Liaising with the Communications Officer to assess aims, requirements and opportunities Competitor Website Analysis Review current website and suggest changes by documenting in a report Assisting in the Implementation of changes Skills Required: Interest and knowledge of website trends and website development Excellent IT skills Good communications skills Ability to work on initiative : Apply and develop website design skills and IT consultancy Gain work experience to enhance your CV Opportunity to demonstrate communication, problem solving and analysis Insight into how a charity operates The Organisation: St David s Hospice is a local charity providing end of life care, free of charge, to adult patients from across North West Wales and supporting those closest to them. will benefit: An improved website which will be more accessible for people Fresh perspective, new ideas : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Llandudno 1-2 days is suggested 2-3 months As soon as possible 32

33 Organisation: Rhyl Football in the community Website Enhancement (Ref: 451) Internship Title: The internship: Do you have skills in IT and website design? We would like an Intern to review and enhance our website. The internship will involve assessing our website, getting feedback, liaising with our marketing team, and producing a recommendations report on how the website could be improved. If the intern wanted to continue the internship and carry out the recommendations, this would be welcomed though not essential. Skills Required: How you will benefit: Creativity Knowledge of current trends in web design Have the initiative to work from home & research other charitable websites for ideas Website development skills Opportunity to develop a commercially orientated website Opportunity to practice and develop team working, personal organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, time management and creativity We are passionate about what we do; you will be joining an energetic and passionate team. Opportunity to be involved in the many activities the organisation offers Rhyl Football in the community aims (www. rhylfitc.mfbiz.com) The Organisation: To organise and manage accessible and high quality community football and sports programmes. To be an agent for change in sports, health, the environment and to improve the prospects of everyone in the community through education and long life learning To be a responsive organisation, clear in its direction and forward thinking in its approach to community sport, health, leisure and football. To be a leader in the field of community regeneration. How the organisation will benefit: : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Rhyl 1 day per week 2-3 months Flexible Cutting edge website design Raised awareness of what we do Ease of use for our service users Input from fresh pair of eyes 33

34 New! Organisation Leonard Cheshire Disability Internship Title IT/Social Networking (Ref: 974) Leonard Cheshire Disability is offering a fantastic opportunity for a young person to support the people who use our services in Wales to gain greater knowledge and use of information technology/social networking. The internship The role will consist of, but not limited to: Working with the Go IT project to support and develop IT volunteers Developing marketing materials Promotion of the website Developing our social media presence Setting up volunteer networks using SKYPE Skills Required Excellent IT skills Good communication skills, both written and spoken Ability to work independently on own initiative Welsh speaker (desirable) Opportunity to apply and develop your IT skills Apply and develop skills in communications, time management, organisation and team work A raised awareness of disability issues A reference The Organisation Leonard Cheshire Disability is the UK s leading charity supporting people with disability. Every year, we support thousands of people in the UK and around the world with physical and learning disabilities to fulfil their potential and live the lives they choose. We work to create a society in which every person is equally valued. We believe that people with disabilities should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose - with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society. This belief is at the heart of everything we do. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info The people who use our services in Wales will benefit from having a greater knowledge and use of information technology/social networking At one of our services in North or South Wales (Colwyn Bay; Llangollen; Cardiff (Radyr); Newport; Johnstown Minimum 2-3 days a week 3 months As soon as possible All out of pocket expenses paid. Full induction and training as required for the role 34

35 Organisation: River and Sea Sense New! Internship Title: Film Making/photography short film (Ref: 363) We would like to develop a series of short films for use on YouTube, at seminars and other promotional events. The Internship: The internship will involve: Consulting with the organisation s founder and volunteers to research suitable themes Visiting locations, events and activities, to build a library of film or photography for editing Reviewing previously captured material Editing into a 3 to 10 min film with music or narrative Making available for use on websites etc. Skills Required: Film making and/or Photography and editing skills Able to use own initiative Creativity and innovation : Valuable experience to add to your CV Opportunity to produce a film for a high profile and well respected project Opportunity to develop a network in a very active environment River and Sea Sense Drowning Prevention Through Education helping youth to live life to the max and achieve extraordinary things The Organisation: River and Sea Sense was set up due to the drowning of the founder s son Christopher to educate children and young people in schools and youth groups as to the dangers of water. will benefit: Opportunity to showcase our organisation and the valuable work it does Increased funding Input of fresh ideas, new perspective Increased professionalism in the way we promote message : Required Attendance: Flexible : Start Date: Llandudno 3 6 months As soon as possible 35

36 Organisation Rhyl Football in the community Film Making (Ref: 447) Internship Title We work with young people on to develop life skills which build confidence and improve employability within a football environment The Internship We would love an intern, with filmmaking knowledge to make a short film to illustrate who we are and what we do. We would like an Intern to: Consult with our staff and community to gain an understanding of our organisation. Work with group members and group leader to identify the theme of the film and approach to be used Undertake activities to develop and produce of a short film which can be published via YouTube and used for promotional purposes Skills required Experience of digital film making Creativity Ability to work on initiative Excellent interpersonal skills Interest in Youth work Opportunity to evidence ability to work with others to produce a film Develop work for your portfolio Opportunity to practice and develop team working, personal organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, time management and creativity Raised awareness and knowledge of community work, youth work and regeneration Opportunity to experience a passionate community organisation Opportunity to network around active community organisation Rhyl Football in the community aims The organisation will benefit Required attendance Start date Rhyl Flexible 2-3 months To organise and manage accessible and high quality community football and sports programmes. To be an agent for change in sports, health, the environment and to improve the prospects of everyone in the community through education and long life learning To be a responsive organisation, clear in its direction and forward thinking in its approach to community sport, health, leisure and football. To be a leader in the field of community regeneration Raised awareness of what we do our successes and activities we offer. Further enhance our profile As soon as possible Increased support for our fundraising 36

37 Organisation: Rhyl Football in the community Graphic Design Promotional material (Ref: 449) Internship Title: We would like an Intern to design a document folder which can be distributed at events to promote our organisation.. The Internship: The internship ship will involve: Consulting with personnel and stakeholders to gain a feel for what we are about Collaborating with colleagues and participants to develop a strap line Drafting some designs Developing the ideas Support the production of the marketing folder Skills Required: Graphic design skills Creativity Interest in marketing Enthusiasm : Opportunity to produce branded material Opportunity to gain an understanding of the design process from conception to production Demonstrate and practice team work, personal organisation, creativity, and using own initiative Rhyl Football in the community aims The Organisation: will benefit: To organise and manage accessible and high quality community football and sports programmes. To be an agent for change in sports, health, the environment and to improve the prospects of everyone in the community through education and long life learning To be a responsive organisation, clear in its direction and forward thinking in its approach to community sport, health, leisure and football. To be a leader in the field of community regeneration. Raised awareness and greater participation in our activities Fresh ideas and perspective Improved awareness of who we are what we do : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Rhyl 1 day per week 2-3 months As soon as possible 37

38 Organisation Rhyl Football in the community Photography (Ref: 448) Internship Title We would like to develop a gallery of photographs which reflect the energy, enthusiasm and diversity of our organisation. The images would be used for promotional materials and our website. We want to raise awareness of our work, encourage volunteers and funding. Background & Content There is an opportunity for an Intern to: Consult with our staff and community to gain an understanding of our organisation. Identify events, activities, themes for the photographs Develop and produce a gallery of photos to communicate what we are about If you would like put together a short photographic montage which can be published via You Tube, Facebook and other suitable locations The images will be primarily used for the cover of our new promotional folders. Skills required Experience of digital photography and editing Creativity and empathy for the subject matter Ability to work on own initiative Access to recording and editing equipment (for montage) Opportunity to develop customer driven work for your portfolio Opportunity to practice and develop team working, personal organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, time management and creativity Raised awareness and knowledge of Third Sector Rhyl Football in the community aims The organisation To organise and manage accessible and high quality community football and sports programmes. To be an agent for change in sports, health, the environment and to improve the prospects of everyone in the community through education and long life learning To be a responsive organisation, clear in its direction and forward thinking in its approach to community sport, health, leisure and football. To be a leader in the field of community regeneration will benefit Required attendance Start date Rhyl Flexible 2-3 months Raised awareness of what we do and how we can support people Increased and rejuvenated profile As soon as possible Increased support for our fundraising 38

39 Organisation: Football Association of Wales Club Photographer & Designer (Ref: 872) Internship Title: The Welsh Premier League formed in 1992 and there are 12 football clubs in Wales top flight competition. We would like a creative Intern skilled in photography to capture images at our football games. Your input will make a real difference in enhancing our public profile and help us build awareness of our organisation. The Internship: The internship will involve : To provide images from all home games (league and cup), capture shots from around the ground with fans and take any photos needed by the club s commercial team. Upload photos to the club s photography website ready for match reports etc. photography to WPL Community Promotions Officer after matches Take photos as and when needed at club events and other occasions To produce / design promotions for all relevant events as required by the club s commercial team Skills Required: Interns must be able to supply their own camera equipment Interest in sports would be an advantage Ability to work on own initiative Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines : Opportunity to develop your portfolio with a suite of professional images for a national sporting organisation Enhance your CV Opportunity to practice and develop skills in consultancy, time management and independent working Gain an employment reference The Organisation: The Football Association of Wales is the third oldest association in the world, having come into existence in The association has governed football in Wales continually since that date. The FAW is a member of FIFA (affiliated since 1910) and UEFA (affiliated since 1954) and is one of the five associations (together with FIFA, The FA, SFA and IFA) that make up the International Football Association Board, the guardians of the "Laws of the Game". will benefit: A bank of professional images which can be used on our website, social media and in the press which will increase our public profile Improved marketing resources : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Choose from the following locations: Aberystwyth, Bala, Bangor, Carmarthen, Flintshire, Newtown, Port Talbot, Powys, Prestatyn, Rhyl, and Wrexham. 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible Flexible 39

40 Organisation: Internship Title: Leonard Cheshire Disability Promotional Film Maker (Ref: 431) We would like a short film to communicate services offered by our home and the opportunities for volunteers. The film will be used on our website, you tube, at seminars and with families and volunteers The internship: The internship will involve: Consultation with staff to understand what we re about Identifying a narrative for the film All activity to produce a short film, including filming, soundtrack and editing This may suit a small team of 2-3 interns working together Video camera can be supplied by Leonard Cheshire Skills Required: Film making and editing skills Creativity, enthusiasm and imagination Knowledge of applying score/soundtrack Friendly and approachable Good Communication skills : An opportunity to demonstrate creative film making skills driven by customer requirements Gain a portfolio of evidence based work Personal development- opportunity to demonstrate team work, creativity and develop social skills, personal organisation Gain awareness of third sector The Organisation: We are a charity campaigning for change and providing innovative services to give disabled people the opportunity to live life their way will benefit: It will allow us to reach a wider audience A fresh outlook on what we do and how we promote ourselves : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Llangollen (please be aware this is a rural location, a car is needed) Flexible Flexible as required As soon as possible 40

41 Organisation Cartrefi Cymru New! Internship Title Digital Media Project (Ref: 984) Cartrefi Cymru has provided person-centred, empowering support to enable vulnerable people in Wales to live to the fullest in their own homes for over 25 years. The internship We are looking for an Intern to assist with our Reminiscence Resource project which would involve developing an ipad-based resource to help us in our work supporting older people in Gwynedd. The work would involve finding resources (images or film clips of local scenes, household items etc) and identifying an easy to use way of storing them so that staff can access them to prompt conversations and memories with older people and people with dementia. The Internship involves: Liaising with colleagues to understand aims and opportunities Researching and collating images, film clips of local scenes, objects, people etc Developing an easy to use way of storing and accessing the images so that staff can use them to aid conversations Skills Required Excellent IT skills Familiarity with ipads, Apps and an understanding of their potential An understanding of the issues facing people with dementia Ability to direct own work and take initiative Welsh-speaker an advantage Experience for working in a values- driven organisation Helping us to develop a resource that will have a significant positive impact on the lives of the people we support A customer orientated project which you can add to your CV Gain a reference The Organisation Cartrefi Cymru has provided person-centred, empowering support to enable vulnerable people in Wales to live to the fullest in their own homes for over 25 years. The mainstay of our support has always been to people with learning disabilities, although we provide quality support to significant numbers of older people, people with autism, and people with a physical disability. will benefit We are continually looking to improve our support practice to develop even better, more enabling ways to help people overcome limitations and live as independently as possible. This resource will be a significant tool in our support of older people, enabling staff to begin conversations, to find out what engages people s memory, and to help people regain their connection to their local community. Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Bangor 1-2 days - flexible 1-2 months - flexible To suit the successful applicant ipad and PC available to work on at Bangor office 41

42 Organisation Aberconwy Mind Internship Title Marketing & Communications (Ref: 918) We are offering a placement for an Intern to develop and implement a marketing strategy for our social enterprise café and well being centre. The internship The internship will involve: Planning of a marketing strategy Design of marketing materials (flyers, customers membership, newspaper advert, posters, etc) Developing content for our website and social media pages e.g. key marketing messages, stories etc. Skills Required Knowledge of marketing and communication techniques Interest and knowledge of social media and e-marketing Excellent IT skills Ability to make own decisions and work on own initiative Creativity Opportunity to apply and develop marketing skills and produce a marketing strategy for your CV. Opportunity to practice and demonstrate personal organisation skills, collaboration work with a general manager, initiative, common sense and judgement. A raised awareness of the third sector, social enterprise and mental health charity work. The Organisation Aberconwy Mind is a locally registered charity organisation affiliated to national Mind. The aims are to encourage, empower and support our service users who suffer from mental ill health or emotional distress. The charity is opening a new social enterprise café and well being centre to provide employment, volunteering opportunities and training for locally disadvantaged people. will benefit This placement will make a significant contribution to increasing awareness of the charity work done by the social enterprise café, well being centre and Aberconwy Mind. The placement will develop new marketing avenues and strengthen the relationship with new and existing customers. Required Attendance Start Date Llandudno 1 2 days per week, flexible 1-2 months, negotiable Flexible 42

43 Organisation Leonard Cheshire Disability New! Internship Title Marketing and PR (Ref: 973) Leonard Cheshire Disability is the UK s leading charity supporting people with disability. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Intern to develop marketing and PR skills and gain some valuable experience for your CV. The internship The role will consist of, but not limited to: Planning for delivering marketing and PR events Developing marketing materials Translation of existing marketing materials into the welsh language Taking pictures and writing articles for internal and external use Promotion of the website Developing our social media presence Skills Required Knowledge of marketing and PR Good IT skills Good communication skills, both written and spoken Ability to work independently on own initiative Welsh speaker Applying and developing marketing and PR skills Developing personal organisation skills, team work, interpersonal skills, judgement and analysis A raised awareness of disability issues Gain a reference The Organisation Leonard Cheshire Disability is the UK s leading charity supporting people with disability. Every year, we support thousands of people in the UK and around the world with physical and learning disabilities to fulfil their potential and live the lives they choose. We work to create a society in which every person is equally valued. We believe that people with disabilities should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose - with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society. This belief is at the heart of everything we do. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info The intern will contribute to raise the profile of Leonard Cheshire Disability in Wales through developing marketing materials. At one of our services in North or South Wales (Colwyn Bay; Llangollen; Cardiff (Radyr); Newport; Johnstown Minimum 2-3 days a week 3 months As soon as possible All out of pocket expenses paid. Full induction and training as required for the role 43

44 Organisation: Football Association of Wales Communications & PR (Ref: 849) Internship Title: The Welsh Premier League formed in 1992 and there are 12 football clubs in Wales top flight competition. We would like an Intern to help us improve and develop our communications and PR activities at an individual club level. This will involve maintaining our website and social media pages, writing press releases and pursuing new initiatives for raising our public profile. The Internship: Your input will make a real difference to our promotions and help us build awareness of what we do. The internship will involve : Speak to colleagues to understand aims, requirements and opportunities Maintain our website, social media pages (Facebook and Twitter) and e-newsletter by writing lively and engaging copy Identify news worthy stories and write and disseminate press releases Build strong relationship with local press and record press coverage Produce a media contacts list Skills Required: Interest in marketing, communications or PR Proven knowledge of marketing and PR techniques Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines : Opportunity to apply and develop skills in marketing and communications for a well known, national sports organisation Enhance your CV Opportunity to practice and develop skills in time management, teamwork and leadership Networking opportunities Gain an employment reference The Organisation: The Football Association of Wales is the third oldest association in the world, having come into existence in The association has governed football in Wales continually since that date. The FAW is a member of FIFA (affiliated since 1910) and UEFA (affiliated since 1954) and is one of the five associations (together with FIFA, The FA, SFA and IFA) that make up the International Football Association Board, the guardians of the "Laws of the Game". will benefit: Input from a skilled marketing and communications person Fresh perspective and new ideas Improved marketing resources Increased financial support : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Choose from the following locations: Aberystwyth, Bala, Bangor, Carmarthen, Flintshire, Newtown, Port Talbot, Powys, Prestatyn, Rhyl, and Wrexham. 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible Flexible 44

45 Organisation: KIM Inspire Internship Title: Community Fundraiser (Ref: 749) Are you interested in a career in charity fundraising? Would you like the opportunity to trail this career by researching and organising fundraising events for a voluntary organisation? The Internship: At KIM (Kindness in Mind) we support women who are suffering from mental ill health through group work activities/sessions. We would like an intern to help us increase our financial resources to enable us to continue operating and to meet an increasing demand for good quality support services. The internship involves: Liaising with colleagues to understand the charity s aims, ethos and requirements Research fundraising options e.g. payroll giving, gift aid, community events which will generate the most income Summarise finding and recommendations into a short report (If time) Develop and implement a fundraising event to raise our profile and increase free revenue levels Skills Required: Knowledge of marketing, communication or events organisation Good communication and interpersonal skills A creative thinker Good IT skills Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines : Opportunity to demonstrate and develop marketing skills Produce a customer orientated fundraising report for a well established voluntary organisation Opportunity to practice and develop interpersonal skills, analysis, personal organisation, teamwork Insight into how a voluntary organisation operates The Organisation: KIM is a voluntary organisation that supports women with mental health through group work. Our aim is to help women recognise and develop positivity, strength and skills. We organise courses, workshops, social activities to increase confidence, social skills and personal awareness. will benefit: Increased awareness of fundraising options Greater engagement with the public and local community Increased revenue : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Holywell, Flintshire 1-2 days per week 2-3 months Flexible 45

46 Organisation: Internship Title: St David s Hospice Website Content & Promotions (Ref: 945) New! St David s Hospice is a local charity providing end of life care, free of charge, to adult patients from across North West Wales and supporting those closest to them. The internship: We have an opportunity for an Intern with an interest in research, journalism or writing to assist in developing develop a suite of resources for our website and for the promotional use at events/meetings to encourage people to support our charity. The intern will be working closely with the Communications Officer and the Income Generation Department ( which include fundraising, lottery, shops and corporate). The internship will involve assisting with: Liaising with colleague to assess aims, requirements and opportunities Identify news worthy stories and write articles/press releases Produce a suite of materials for corporate companies to encourage sponsorship Skills Required: Interest in either journalism, PR or writing Excellent written and spoken English Ability to work on initiative Empathy for the cause : Apply and develop skills in writing for a professional organisation, research and community consultation Gain work experience to enhance your CV Produce a suite of varied written materials which you can add to your portfolio Insight into how a charity operates The Organisation: St David s Hospice is a local charity providing end of life care, free of charge, to adult patients from across North West Wales and supporting those closest to them. will benefit: Fresh perspective, new ideas A suite of case studies and information materials which can be used on our website and at events to help promote our services : Llandudno Required Attendance: 1-2 days is suggested : Start Date: 2-3 months As soon as possible 46

47 Organisation: KIM Inspire Internship Title: Marketing and Communications (Ref: 747) Are you interested in a career in Marketing? Would you like the opportunity to apply and develop your skills by developing a marketing plan for a voluntary organisation? The Internship: At KIM (Kindness in Mind) we support women who are suffering from mental ill health through group work activities/sessions. We would like to raise awareness of our organisation, and our services so that we can reach and support more people. The internship will involve : Consultation with staff to understand the charity s aims, requirements and key messages Developing key messages to engage with the public, referral bodies and potential and existing partner organisations Reviewing and improving Facebook and Twitter pages and writing copy Produce a marketing strategy to plan activity Skills Required: Knowledge of marketing and communication techniques Good communication and interpersonal skills Awareness of social media Good IT skills Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines : Opportunity to demonstrate and develop marketing skills Produce a customer orientated marketing strategy for a well established voluntary organisation Opportunity to practice and develop interpersonal skills, analysis, personal organisation, teamwork Insight into how a voluntary organisation operates The Organisation: KIM is a voluntary organisation that supports women with mental health through group work. Our aim is to help women recognise and develop positivity, strength and skills. We organise courses, workshops, social activities to increase confidence, social skills and personal awareness. will benefit: Expansion of the number of people we serve Improved clarity of how we work and what we do Increased Income due to raised awareness : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Holywell, Flintshire 1-2 days per week 2-3 months Flexible 47

48 Organisation Rhyl Football in the community Events Organisation (Ref: 450) Internship Title The Internship We would like an Intern who will develop one or more events which engage the corporate and local community. We have a number of ideas and would like an Intern who could develop these and others with the support of the FITC Manager Current ideas include: Corporate day including football tournament Memorial match for much respected colleague The placement will include all activities to implement a successful event Selecting an event, establishing a plan including practicalities, target audience, marketing approach, H&S etc Developing a marketing strategy Managing an expenditure budget Implementation of the event Skills required Focused, driven, Innovative and creative Time management and organisation skills Self motivation with attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills We are passionate about what we do; you will be joining an energetic and passionate team. Develop skills in marketing, sales and PR Practice and develop communication skills, building effective relationships, time management, organisation and prioritisation Understand the basics of budgeting, financial management, procurement of services, risk assessing and overcoming health and safety issues. Opportunity to be involved in the many activities the organisation offers The Organisation will benefit Required attendance Start date We organise and manage accessible and high quality community football and sports programmes. We are an agent for change in sports, health, the environment and to improve the prospects of everyone in the community through education and long life learning. Rhyl 1 day per week 2-3 months. Flexible Raised awareness of who we are and what we do New ideas, a different perspective Increased participation, increased income, enhanced services 48

49 Organisation: KIM Inspire Internship Title: Marketing- Income Generation (Ref: 748) Are you interested in a career in Marketing? Would you like the opportunity to apply and develop your skills by developing a marketing plan for a voluntary organisation? At KIM (Kindness in Mind) we support women who are suffering from mental ill health through group work activities/sessions. We also run a kitchen, and provide cooking lessons and training to our service users. The money generated goes back into our charity. The Internship: We would like to raise awareness of our kitchen, so that we can increase the footfall and generate more income. The internship will involve : Consultation with staff to understand aims, requirements and key messages Developing key messages to promote the kitchen and services to the public, local businesses Produce marketing materials e.g. flyer, poster, information sheets Produce a marketing strategy of proposed activity Skills Required: Knowledge of marketing and communication techniques Good communication and interpersonal skills Awareness of social media Good IT skills Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines : Opportunity to demonstrate and develop marketing skills Produce a customer orientated marketing strategy for a well established voluntary organisation Opportunity to practice and develop interpersonal skills, analysis, personal organisation, teamwork Insight into how a voluntary organisation operates The Organisation: KIM is a voluntary organisation that supports women with mental health through group work. Our aim is to help women recognise and develop positivity, strength and skills. We organise courses, workshops, social activities to increase confidence, social skills and personal awareness. will benefit: Expansion of our social enterprise will improve the clarity of what we do and will lead to greater awareness and increased income. This will allow us to operate more sustainably. : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Holywell, Flintshire 1-2 days per week 2-3 months Flexible 49

50 Organisation Internship Title Llanfyllin Dolydd Building Preservation Trust Marketing Project (Ref:620) Y Dolydd is a Victorian workhouse situated in beautiful surroundings close to the town of Llanfyllin. Since 2004 the building is being restored and developed as a Community Enterprise for Arts, Education, Environment and Heritage. The internship We currently have workspaces/ studios for local businesses, an exhibition gallery and space for music, drama, film and leisure events as well as accommodation. We want to promote our facilities to organisations and individuals so that the workhouse can be fully utilised. The internship will involve: Consulting with colleagues to understand aims, needs and opportunities Identifying and approaching potential customers e.g. creative enterprises, artists, musicians, schools, community groups Developing marketing messages to attract new custom Write a marketing strategy to include ideas for potential events Skills Required Knowledge of Marketing and Communications techniques An interest in Arts, Education, Environment or Heritage Ability to work on own initiative Enthusiasm Creativity Excellent communication skills Apply and develop marketing & communication skills A customer orientated project to add value to your CV Practice and develop organisation, communication & interpersonal skills, time management and creativity The Organisation Llanfyllin Workhouse, a grade II listed Victorian building is being conserved and developed as a Community Enterprise for Arts, Education, Environment and Heritage. The Llanfyllin Dolydd Building Preservation Trust bought the house in 2004 with a loan from the Architectural Heritage Fund. It boasts studios, a residential unit, exhibition space, an entertainment venue, accommodation and is surrounded by six acres of beautiful countryside. will benefit Raised awareness of the workhouse and its facilities Greater engagement with our local community Increased profile will enable potential new incomes Required Attendance Start Date Other Info: Llanfyllin, North Powys 1-2 days per week 2-3 months or more if desired Flexible Multiple positions available 50

51 Organisation: River and Sea Sense Internship Title: Marketing and PR (Ref: 366) We are an organisation with a very clear vision of where we want to be and we would like an intern to develop and deliver a short term marketing plan to raise awareness of what we do and in doing so support the development of income raising activities. The internship: The Internship would involve Consulting with the founder to understand aim and opportunities and what we have to offer please see our website Identifying key markets to target Identifying tools and techniques Implementing a short term marketing strategy The role would be supported by a marketing professional. Skills Required: Marketing knowledge and skills Good IT skills Good telephone manner Good communication skills ability to write creatively and succinctly and put information in an easy to understand format Creativity for producing marketing materials Ability to make own decisions and work on own initiative : Opportunity to practice and develop marketing skills Opportunity to practice and demonstrate personal organisation skills, team work, interpersonal skills, judgement and analysis A raised awareness of the third sector and a high profile community organisation Opportunity to work within an office environment and be creative River and Sea Sense- Educating and saving lives in rivers and at sea helping youth to live life to the max and achieve extraordinary things The Organisation: River and Sea Sense was set up due to the drowning of the founders son Christopher to educate children and young people in schools and youth groups as to the dangers of water. will benefit: Raised awareness of our services Improved ability to communicate with young people More lives saved and deaths avoided Increased income to expand and enhance our service : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Llandudno 1day a week, flexible. 3 months As soon as possible. 51

52 Organisation: Internship Title: Crest Co-operative Marketing & Publicity (Ref: 960) New! We are looking for an intern with an interest in marketing and communications to help raise awareness of our clothes recycling project which we are currently running at primary schools and with community groups in the Conwy county. We would like to expand the project, with the aim of working with more than 40 primary schools, as well as secondary schools and community groups. The internship: By reviewing and developing new marketing materials, and pursuing new opportunities you will make a big difference to Crest Co-operative by helping us to achieve our aims. The internship involves: Reviewing current marketing resources (leaflets, posters and online) and identifying improvements Producing new resources in consultation with the Marketing Manager Approach local schools and community groups to generate support for the clothes collection initiative Assist the Marketing Manager in delivering talks/workshops in schools and other community settings Skills Required: Knowledge and interest in marketing and communications Ability to work on own initiative Good organisational and time management skills A clear communicator with good interpersonal skills Excellent attention to detail : Develop skills in marketing and PR by taking ownership of a project for a non profit social enterprise. Opportunity to apply and develop personal organisation, decision making, ability to work on own initiative. Raised awareness and knowledge of third sector Gain a reference Crest Co-operative works to reduce landfill through reuse to help people in the community. The company was established in 1998 and evolved from a project run by Scope. Our aim was to establish a community co-operative, to help disabled and unemployed people increase their skills and gain employment either within the co-operative or to move on to sustainable employment within the community. The Organisation: The project ran for 3 years and at the end of the project the co-operative became a Not For Profit Limited Company. A further lottery application was granted for the co-operative to develop vocational training courses, to help disadvantaged people who had become socially excluded to gain life skills, as well as real work experience, in a supported environment. The co-operative established two community businesses, within which the training could be delivered. Over the following five years the company evolved and saw the potential for the social sector to deliver recycling services. will benefit: The input of a skilled communicator will greatly improve how we engage with our community and will lead to an expansion of the clothes recycling initiative. : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Llandudno Junction 1-2 days a week, flexible 2-3 months As soon as possible. 52

53 Organisation Leonard Cheshire Disability New! Internship Title Fundraising and Events (Ref: 975) Leonard Cheshire Disability offers a unique opportunity for a dedicated person to develop their fundraising and event management skills while contributing to the strengthening of our organisational profile in Wales. The role will consist of, but not limited to: The internship Working closely with activities staff in organising various events Working closely with the Volunteer Co-ordinators in recruiting Volunteers for events Developing and maintaining good relationships with the local community Promoting national fundraising initiatives by talking to local groups about our work Researching fundraising opportunities in the local community such as trusts and bids available Supporting the service in researching fundraising opportunities in Wales as well as developing proposals Skills Required Ability to work independently Planning and coordinating skills Time management Basic computer skills Good English skills, written and verbal Able to travel independently if needed Desirable: Experience with writing proposals and/or reports Experience with coordinating events To be a Welsh speaker Gain experience in the charity sector Gain experience of fundraising including researching and writing proposals as well as organising events. Apply and develop skills in organisation, time management and team work Gain a reference The Organisation Leonard Cheshire Disability is the UK s leading charity supporting disabled people. Every year, we support thousands of people in the UK and around the world with physical and learning disabilities to fulfil their potential and live the lives they choose. We work to create a society in which every person is equally valued. We believe that people with disabilities should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose - with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society. This belief is at the heart of everything we do. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info The intern will make a significant contribution to raising the voluntary income of the services in Wales as well as raising awareness of the organisation. At one of our services in North or South Wales (Colwyn Bay; Llangollen; Cardiff (Radyr); Newport; Johnstown Minimum 2-3 days a week 3 months As soon as possible All out of pocket expenses paid. Full induction and training as required for the role 53

54 New! Organisation British Red Cross Internship Title Public Affairs Project (Ref: 982) The internship The British Red Cross is working across UK governments to raise the profile of the organisation and advocate on behalf of our beneficiaries. We would like an Intern to support the British Red Cross policy and public affairs officer in raising the profile of the organisation s work. You will be reporting to the Wales policy and public affairs officer based in Abergele, North Wales. The Internship involves: Liaising with colleagues to understand aims and requirements Research and produce a document detailing what we do in Wales aimed at opinion formers, partners, and commissioners. Skills Required Excellent writing skills. Good interpersonal skills and confident speaking to a diverse group of people. Proactive and able to meet deadlines Able to gather specific information through speaking to individuals, by phone, and face to face. Able to interpret information and write simply and clearly for an external audience. Creative. Gain an insight into the daily internal workings of the world s largest humanitarian organisation. Access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities during the course of their placement. There also may be ad hoc opportunities to get involved in other areas of work where appropriate. Help make a great contribution to the work of the British Red Cross. You will get involved in a specific project for a set length of time within one of the various departments across the UK. Apply and develop skills in personal organisation, team work, communication and gain experience which you can add to your CV. The Organisation The British Red Cross is a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people recover and move on with their lives. will benefit Abergele, North Wales Required Attendance 2 3 days per week 8 weeks (negotiable) Start Date 13 August 2014 Interns at the British Red Cross are highly valued for the skills and energy they bring to our work. By recruiting an intern to focus on this specific project, we will be able to further raise the profile of the work of the British Red cross in Wales. Interns also play a very significant role in adding to the diversity of our offices and bringing new perspectives to our activity. 54

55 Organisation: Leonard Cheshire Disability Internship Title: Workshop Facilitator (Ref: 434) We aim to offer training sessions, one off courses to entertain, engage and educate our residents; this can include a whole range of activities such as Photography, creative writing, healthy lifestyles, beauty care, music workshops and drama workshops. The Internship: If you have a talent and would like to practice/ share we would love you to put together one or more sessions which could be delivered to our residents. The Internship would involve: Consultation with staff and service users to understands needs and opportunities Development of session content and any supporting material Delivery of session(s) Collation of feedback to develop future activities Skills Required: Good communication skills Willingness to recognise the value of individuals A Creative Talent Enthusiasm and desire to succeed Ability to work on own initiative and shape sessions to engage client group Opportunity to trial for wider distribution : A great opportunity to develop client driven workshops Opportunity to showcase personal talent Gain an understanding of freelance activity in specialist area The Organisation: will benefit: : Required Attendance: : Start Date: We are a charity campaigning for change and providing innovative services to give disabled people the opportunity to live life their way Llangollen Flexible Flexible Improved range of activities on offer Fresh ideas and enthusiasm Alternative ways to meet the needs of our residents Innovation As soon as possible 55

56 Organisation Internship Title Macular Society Monitoring & Evaluation (Ref: 938) The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions (vision loss) like agerelated macular degeneration (AMD) for over 25 years. We offer information and support and we fund research to find a cure. The internship We are currently in the process of applying for funding to Big Lottery to enable us to run services in Wales such as befriending and to ensure we can support more people across the country. We would like an Intern to help us evidence the need for our services, gather feedback and document as an evaluation report. The internship will involve: Consult with staff members to understand the organization s aims, needs and future plans Gain feedback from members and other affected by the condition through focus groups, face to face interviews, survey monkey, consultations and phone calls. Gather views of organisations and individuals who we would work with through the project, for example low vision societies Collate findings and present in a report with a list of recommendations Conduct a mapping exercise of other support services in the area of vision loss Skills Required Knowledge of research and presenting information clearly Empathy for the cause Good communication and interpersonal skills Able to effectively manage time Opportunity to develop a piece of research and an evaluation for a client which you can add to your portfolio and CV Gain work experience at a well known national charity Apply and develop skills in project management, research, community consultation and organisation Gain a reference The Organisation The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) for over 25 years. We offer information and support and we fund research to find a cure. Through the support of membership of the Macular Society and the generous donations of all our supporters our services are free. If you d like to help us you can become a member of the Macular Society or make a donation. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date This placement will help us to evidence the need of our services which will be used in our funding bid to the Big Lottery. We also hope to gain fresh insights and recommendations to help us identify how we can improve our services. Various (this placement would involve travel to one or more focus groups in either South, North Wales or Powys dependent on where the Intern is based). Travel expenses will be reimbursed. 1-2 day a week, flexible 2 months, flexible As soon as possible 56

57 Organisation: Internship Title: St David s Hospice Measuring Impact & Evaluation Project (Ref: 947) New! St David s Hospice is a local charity providing end of life care, free of charge, to adult patients from across North West Wales and supporting those closest to them. The internship: We want to improve how we monitor and measure our performance, and we would like an Intern to help us review our current systems and identify ways we can measure impact. The internship will involve: Liaising with colleague to assess aims, requirements and opportunities Review current monitoring systems and identify ways technology could be maximized to evidence performance Implement changes to reporting systems, such as improving database and designing new surveys Skills Required: Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems Microsoft Excel or SharePoint Good communications skills verbal and written Ability to work on initiative Good organisational skills : Opportunity to apply and develop research, evaluation and project management skills Gain work experience to enhance your CV Opportunity to demonstrate communication, problem solving and analysis Insight into how a charity operates The Organisation: St David s Hospice is a local charity providing end of life care, free of charge, to adult patients from across North West Wales and supporting those closest to them. will benefit: New, improved ways of measuring impact of our services and evidencing our impact which can be used in reports, funding bids etc. Fresh perspective, new ideas : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Llandudno 1-2 days is suggested 2-3 months As soon as possible 57

58 Organisation Aberconwy Mind Internship Title Research- Fundraising (Ref: 917) We are offering a placement for an Intern to develop and implement a fundraising strategy for a social enterprise café and a well being centre. The internship The internship will involve: Contributing new ideas for fundraising and identify suitable funding initiatives. Contributing to the development of the funding strategy that supports the strategic plan. Establish and maintain a database of potential funders by different classifications (trust/foundation, corporate, individual, etc.), including a record of funding applications made, outcomes and feedback. Skills Required Good organisational skills Good communication skills, both written and verbal Good ICT skills Creativity Opportunity to produce a funding strategy for a well established charity, which you can add to your CV. Opportunity to apply and demonstrate personal organisation skills, collaboration work with a general manager, initiative, common sense and judgement. A raised awareness of the third sector, social enterprise and mental health charity work. The Organisation Aberconwy Mind is a locally registered charity organisation affiliated to national Mind. The aims are to encourage, empower and support our service users who suffer from mental ill health or emotional distress. The charity is opening a new social enterprise café and well being centre to provide employment, volunteering opportunities and training for locally disadvantaged people. will benefit This placement will make a significant contribution to increasing funding for the social enterprise café, well being centre and Aberconwy Mind. The placement will develop new funding avenues and strengthen the relationship with new and existing funders. Required Attendance Start Date Llandudno 1 2 days per week, flexible 1-2 months, negotiable Flexible 58

59 Organisation Gwynedd Archaeological Trust New! Internship Title Image Collection Project (Ref: 952) The Internship Gwynedd Archaeological Trust and Bangor University are currently working on a dynamic new project to Visualise the Archaeology of North-West Wales.We aim to make archaeological and historical images: accessible through the HER and Archwilio; linked to stories, culture and items of local interest; easy to search bilingually; an educational tool; a way of finding out what s going on in your area; available to all who share our passion for heritage. We would therefore like an Intern to help us produce a high-quality usable resource and implement an action plan to direct other volunteers. Skills required Research skills Interest in social history Ability to work on initiative Excellent and well structured organisational skills Good personal organisation, analysis, clear communicator Opportunity to apply and develop skills in project management skills, organisation and team work. An excellent opportunity for someone interested in a career in heritage and museums Gain an insight into how a third sector organisation operates Gwynedd Archaeological Trust was formed in 1974 as an educational charity with a remit to enhance the education of the public in archaeology. It is also a Public Limited Company. The organisation Governance of the Trust is through a Board of Trustees who appoints a Management Committee. The Trust seeks to improve the understanding, conservation and promotion of the historic environment within north-west Wales. will benefit Improved resources Fresh ideas and a new perspective Required attendance Start date Bangor 1-2 days per week flexible 2-3 months As soon as possible 59

60 Organisation Leonard Cheshire Disability New! Internship Title Young Volunteer Recruitment (Ref: 972) Leonard Cheshire Disability offers a great opportunity for a young person to gain insight into the charity sector and the importance of volunteering for the organisation. We would like an Intern to help us recruit young volunteers for an assistive technology project at LCD s services in Wales. The internship The Internship involves: Recruit young volunteers for the organisation Create new, innovative ways to get young people engaged in volunteering Determine the best places, time and methods to recruit young volunteers Develop and deliver a survey for volunteers/potential volunteers to find out volunteering interests and what motives them to volunteer Develop a Best Practice guide for how to recruit young volunteers so other LCD services can benefit from your findings Skills Required Ability to engage young people, and talk to people you do not know Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently Creative, innovative and able to take initiative Travel to different services in Wales Gain experience with volunteering and volunteer coordination in a large charity Knowledge of how to do surveys and produce documents with the findings Apply and develop skills in communication, time management and team work Raised awareness of disability issues Gain a reference The Organisation How the organisation will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Leonard Cheshire Disability is the UK s leading charity supporting people with disability. Every year, we support thousands of people in the UK and around the world with physical and learning disabilities to fulfil their potential and live the lives they choose. We work to create a society in which every person is equally valued. We believe that people with disabilities should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose - with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society. This belief is at the heart of everything we do. The intern will have a direct impact on how the organisation will recruit young volunteers in the future as well as ensuring that the organisation has enough young volunteers to carry out projects in Wales. At one of our services in North or South Wales (Colwyn Bay; Llangollen; Cardiff (Radyr); Newport; Johnstown Minimum 2-3 days a week 3 months As soon as possible All out of pocket expenses paid - Full induction and training as required for the role 60

61 South Wales Organisation: Football Association of Wales Commercial & Community Sponsorship (Ref: 850) Internship Title: The Welsh Premier League formed in 1992 and there are 12 football clubs in Wales top flight competition. The Internship: We would like an Intern with lots of initiative to help us develop more commercial and community partnerships at an individual club level. By researching and pursuing new contacts you will make a real difference in building our brand and increasing our funds. The internship will involve : Speak to colleagues to understand aims, requirements and opportunities Research potential new partnerships e.g. individuals, local businesses, community groups, schools etc. Collate findings into a list of potential sponsors/partners Promote club in the community projects by developing contacts with (and if interest )visiting e.g. schools, youth clubs, colleges Skills Required: Interest in business, communications or community engagement Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines : Opportunity to apply and develop skills in business and communications for a well known, national sports organisation Enhance your CV Opportunity to practice and develop skills in time management, teamwork and leadership Networking opportunities Gain an employment reference The Organisation: The Football Association of Wales is the third oldest association in the world, having come into existence in The association has governed football in Wales continually since that date. The FAW is a member of FIFA (affiliated since 1910) and UEFA (affiliated since 1954) and is one of the five associations (together with FIFA, The FA, SFA and IFA) that make up the International Football Association Board, the guardians of the "Laws of the Game". will benefit: Input from a skilled business and communications person Fresh perspective and new ideas Increased resources and income generation : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Choose from the following locations: Aberystwyth, Bala, Bangor, Carmarthen, Flintshire, Newtown, Port Talbot, Powys, Prestatyn, Rhyl, and Wrexham. 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible Flexible 61

62 Organisation: Internship Title: Changing Gearz Project Business Plan- Social Enterprise (Ref: 932) The Changing Gearz Project was developed in 2014 to provide opportunities for young people aged for engagement, training, employment or self-employment in a supportive environment using bicycles. The main themes are: bike maintenance and repair, cycle loan scheme, cycle training and activities for young people and art projects using bike parts. The internship: We would like an intern to develop a business plan, to enable us to focus and forecast our activity and development for the next three years. This will include identifying funding opportunities and developing partnerships. The Internship will involve: Meeting with the Director to understand the organisation s aims, ethos, and current position Developing a business plan in consultation with the organisation s Director Identify ways to generate income Conduct a SWOT analysis Skills Required: Knowledge of business planning and strategy Ability to work independently and use own initiative Ability to present information clearly in writing and in person Good communication skills How you will benefit: Opportunity to produce a customer orientated business plan which will add value to your CV Apply and demonstrate business analysis and planning skills Insight into how third sector organisation operates Apply and demonstrate initiative, project management and organisational skills The Organisation: The Changing Gearz Project was formed as part of the LIFT/CODI Project in Torfaen; Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent and was developed in 2014/5 to establish opportunities for young people aged for engagement; training; employment or self employment within a supportive environment and using cycles as the main part of the programme development. The LIFT Project has been funded through the Welsh Government Regional Collaboration Funding across the 3 local authorities targeted young people aged who are at risk of not earning or learning or at risk of not engaging or not reaching their potential. The main themes of the Changing Gearz Project are:-bike Maintenance and Repair, Cycle Loan scheme, Cycling training and activities for young people, Cycle sales and marketing, Arts Projects using cycle parts and the creation of creative products to use and sell. How the organisation will benefit: The organisation will benefit from having a business plan as this will allow us to develop and expand Generation of new income, sponsorship New perspective and fresh ideas : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Pontypool, Torfaen 1-2 day a week 2-3 months As soon as possible 62

63 Organisation: Glamorgan Holiday Hotel Internship Title: Business & Marketing (Ref: 944) Situated in the seaside town of Porthcawl the Glamorgan Holiday Hotel offers comfortable facilities for both elderly and people with disabilities to take holidays or short breaks. We would like an Intern to help us raise our profile, to encourage more people to stay with us and use our facilities, this could be: individuals, couples, friends and community groups. The Internship: The internship will involve : Speak to Director to understand aims, requirements and opportunities Research and identify groups/agencies to build new contacts and potential partnerships e.g. Age Cymru, Alzheimer s Society, contact the elderly etc. Approach groups/agencies, this could involve phone calls, targeted mail shots, face to face meetings and presentations Review existing promotional materials and suggest new ways to engage with the public Skills Required: This would suit someone with an interest in one of the following: business, marketing and communications Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines : Opportunity to apply and develop skills in business and for a charitable organisation Enhance your CV with valuable work experience Opportunity to practice and develop skills in time management, teamwork, leadership and negotiation Gain an employment reference Situated in the seaside town of Porthcawl the Glamorgan Holiday Hotel offers comfortable facilities for both elderly and people with disabilities to take holidays or short breaks. An experienced in-house Care Team is available 24/7 to provide care and support for guests. Its stated purpose is "to provide individualised holidays and short breaks for elderly and disabled people offering care and non-care packages". The Organisation: In August 2012 Cartefi Cymru was invited to become involved with Glamorgan Holiday Hotel and now provides financial and technical support to the hotel. Cartrefi is a not-for-profit organisation that supports people in Wales to lead fulfilled lives at home and in the community. They support people with disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour, older people and to provide breaks and support for carers. The hotel is overseen by the Board of Trustees of Cartrefi. The Glamorgan Holiday Hotel is registered with the Care and Social Services Inspectorate of Wales (CSSIW) will benefit: Fresh perspective and new ideas Increased partnerships and contacts which we hope will lead to more people visiting us and using our services : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Other Info: Bridgend or Porthcawl, some home working considered 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-4 months, flexible As soon as possible As the Glamorgan Holiday Hotel caters for vulnerable adults, the Intern would be given a DPS check. 63

64 Organisation Zimele UK New! Internship Title Fundraising Trusts and Foundations (Ref: 992) We would like an intern to research and pursue new opportunities for acquiring funds and developing alternative sources of income. We are currently experiencing some exciting growth and require funds to help develop our capacity. The internship This internship involves: Research suitable trusts and foundations through websites, databases and specialist publications Contact the trusts to discuss our current campaign. Write funding applications to identified trusts Skills Required A strong interest in the third sector, particularly in international development Ability to work independently and manage time effectively Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Understanding of development in the context of Sub -Saharan Africa Gain essential experience of fundraising and develop key skills for the third sector Opportunity to apply and demonstrate skills in leadership, research, project management and communication Gain an excellent employment reference Receive a careers pack on international development The Organisation Zimele means people stand on their own feet in Zulu. This encapsulates our vision of breaking the cycle of "hand-out dependency" and helping communities achieve selfreliance. In the remote areas of KwaZulu Natal where Zimele works, women are often of the most marginalised members of society. Female empowerment is thus at the heart of our programmes, which provide women with business skills such as product design, marketing and basic finance skills. Unlocking business opportunities help to develop the women's independence and in turn their ability to support others, thereby disseminating the benefits throughout their communities. Zimele is guiding the way to personal empowerment self-discovery, self-awareness, self-realisation, self-sufficiency, selffulfilment. Find out more on our website at and follow us on Facebook. will benefit Broadening our fundraising base Developing new sources of income will enable us to develop Input of new ideas and a fresh perspective Required Attendance Start Date Home Based Zimele UK is based in Abergavenny 2 3 days per week 2 3 months As soon as possible 64

65 Organisation Zimele UK New! Internship Title Fundraising Major Donors (Ref: 993) We would like an intern to research and pursue new opportunities for acquiring funds and developing alternative sources of income. We are currently experiencing some exciting growth and require funds to help develop our capacity. The internship This internship involves: Research major donors (wealthy individuals) such as businessmen, philanthropists, lawyers in Wales which may act as partners, funders or patrons for the charity. Compile a database of major donors identified, ranging from ultra-high net worth to mid-high net worth. Contact the major donors either by telephone or letter. Skills Required A strong interest in the third sector, particularly in international development Ability to work independently and manage time effectively Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Understanding of development in the context of Sub -Saharan Africa Gain essential experience of fundraising and develop key skills for the third sector Opportunity to apply and demonstrate skills in leadership, research, project management and communication Gain an excellent employment reference Receive a careers pack on international development The Organisation Zimele means people stand on their own feet in Zulu. This encapsulates our vision of breaking the cycle of "hand-out dependency" and helping communities achieve selfreliance. In the remote areas of KwaZulu Natal where Zimele works, women are often of the most marginalised members of society. Female empowerment is thus at the heart of our programmes, which provide women with business skills such as product design, marketing and basic finance skills. Unlocking business opportunities help to develop the women's independence and in turn their ability to support others, thereby disseminating the benefits throughout their communities. Zimele is guiding the way to personal empowerment selfdiscovery, self-awareness, self-realisation, self-sufficiency, self-fulfilment. Find out more on our website at and follow us on Facebook. will benefit Broadening our fundraising base Developing new sources of income will enable us to develop Input of new ideas and a fresh perspective Required Attendance Start Date Home Based (Zimele UK is based in Abergavenny) 2 3 days per week 2 3 months As soon as possible 65

66 Organisation African Mothers Foundation International Internship Title Web Designer (Ref: 936) The internship We are looking for an outstanding Web Developer Intern to be responsible for the coding, innovative design and layout of our website. You will build our website from concept all the way to completion from the existing website, fashioning everything from the home page to site layout and function. The Internship involves: Liaising with charity s Director to understand their requirements Develop a new website from concept through to completion Integrate social media e.g. Facebook and twitter into the website Skills Required Good programming skills and in-depth knowledge of modern HTML/CSS Familiarity with at least one of the following programming languages: PHP, ASP.NET, Javascript or Ruby on Rails A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming and web application development Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization process Problem solving skills Strong organizational skills Gain experience in website development which you can add to your CV Apply and develop skills in website design, IT consultancy and project management Gain insight into how a third sector, international charity operates The Organisation African Mothers Foundation International (AMFI) is a woman led non-profit organisation based in Cardiff, South Wales. AMFI brings communities in Britain and Sub-Saharan African together to work in partnership, to be the voice of the voiceless, to challenge gender disparity and to help end global poverty through educating girls and enabling them to become powerful agents of change within their families, communities and nations. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info AMFI will benefit a lot from the internship as we desperately need a web designer our local and international work will benefit a lot. Cardiff, Llanishen 2 days a week 3 months asap 66

67 Organisation: Internship Title: Changing Gearz Project Website Design (Ref: 934) The Changing Gearz Project was developed in 2014 to provide opportunities for young people aged for engagement, training, employment or self-employment in a supportive environment using bicycles. The internship: The main themes are: bike maintenance and repair, cycle loan scheme, cycle training and activities for young people and art projects using bike parts. We would like an IT savvy intern to develop a website for the Changing Gearz project. The Internship will involve: Meeting with the Director to understand the organisation s aims and ethos Look at other websites for ideas on layout and content Develop a simple, accessible website from concept through to design Train staff members and key young people on updating website Skills Required: Website design skills Excellent IT skills Good communications skills Ability to work independently and use own initiative : Produce a customer orientated website which you can add to your CV Apply and demonstrate skills in website design and IT consultancy Insight into how third sector organisation operates Apply and demonstrate initiative, project management and organisational skills The Organisation: The Changing Gearz Project was formed as part of the LIFT/CODI Project in Torfaen; Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent and was developed in 2014/5 to establish opportunities for young people aged for engagement; training; employment or self employment within a supportive environment and using cycles as the main part of the programme development. The LIFT Project has been funded through the Welsh Government Regional Collaboration Funding across the 3 local authorities targeted young people aged who are at risk of not earning or learning or at risk of not engaging or not reaching their potential. The main themes of the Changing Gearz Project are:-bike Maintenance and Repair, Cycle Loan scheme, Cycling training and activities for young people, Cycle sales and marketing, Arts Projects using cycle parts and the creation of creative products to use and sell. will benefit: The organisation will benefit from having a website, which will help us to increase awareness of the Changing Gearz project. : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Pontypool, Torfaen 1-2 day a week 3 months or more As soon as possible 67

68 Organisation Cartrefi Cymru Cyf New! Internship Title Website and Social Media (Ref: 991) Cartrefi Cymru is a charity that supports people to live as independently as possible in the community. The internship We are looking for an intern who would be able to review, develop and promote our use of our website and social media. The Internship involves: Review use of our website including Google Analytics Review use of our social media Make recommendations on how to improve our web presence Assist with the start-up of in-house activities which will develop our web presence and promote our website and social media Skills Required Excellent website and social media skills/knowledge Experience of using Google Analytics Some knowledge of the Umbraco Content Management System (which our website currently uses) would be desirable Knowledge of marketing and communication techniques Good communication skills, both written and spoken Ability to make own decisions and work on own initiative Develop work for your portfolio Opportunity to work as part of an all-wales charity and gain insight into how the Third sector works Gain an employment reference Opportunity to practice and demonstrate your ability to work as part of a team, working on your own initiative and manage your own time. The Organisation Cartrefi Cymru is a charity that supports people to live independently in the community. We support a wide range of people but most of the people that we support have a learning disability. The work that we do involves supporting people to live in their own homes and managing their own tenancies; taking part in leisure, education and work activities; providing meaningful day services; providing respite for families that are caring for a relative. Please see our website for more information. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date We will be able to promote and raise awareness of our work using our website and social media. 5 Coopers Yard, Curran Road, Cardiff CF10 5NB 1 2 days per week, flexible 2 3 months, flexible As soon as possible 68

69 Organisation Caerphilly & Blaenau Gwent Citizens Advice Bureau Internship Title Website and Database Development (Ref: 904) We are offering a placement for a graduate to develop our website and social networking sites as well as an internal CRM product. By developing our web presence, you will make a big difference to how we promote our organisation and services. The intern will be supported by the Development Officer. The internship The internship will involve: Development of the main website Development of social networking sites and our social media presence Integration of the social networking sites with the main website Configuration of the CRM product (product specific training will be given) Skills Required Website development skills Excellent IT skills Creativity Knowledge of current trends in web design Ability to make own decisions and work on own initiative whilst knowing limits of competence and when to seek advice An opportunity to apply and develop IT skills and gain practical experience that can be added to your CV A chance to demonstrate using your own judgement, teamwork and organisational skills Training in an internal CRM product An opportunity to work within a busy and well-respected third sector agency The Organisation We are a charity that offers legal advice that is free, impartial, confidential and independent and covers a range of areas including, but not limited to, welfare benefits and debt. We also have a twin aim of campaigning for change of policies and practices that affect people s lives. will benefit This placement will help us to develop our online profile, by designing the website and social media sites, and this will allow us to use these to their full potential. It will also help us to establish an internal CRM database that we can use to track recruitment of volunteers and correspondence with outside organisations. Required Attendance Start Date Bargoed 1-2 days per week 3 months As soon as possible 69

70 Organisation Women Seeking Sanctuary Advocacy Group Wales Internship Title Website and Social Media Development (Ref: 953) Women Seeking Sanctuary Advocacy Group (WSSAG) Wales was set up to support and empower women seeking sanctuary. We would like an Intern to develop, review and regularly update our webpage and social media pages. The internship We believe that by improving our online presence, the intern will help us to make a difference in promoting what we do and raise awareness of our work and hopefully, our service users will benefit more from our services. The internship will involve: Training women seeking sanctuary on social media and website development Integrating the social networking pages with our webpage Reviewing and updating our webpage and social media pages Uploading new contents such as videos, photos, links and text, etc. Meeting with the Coordinator to understand the organisation s vision and aims You will be supported by the Coordinator. Skills Required Proven technical knowledge of website development and social media Excellent IT Skills including knowledge of social media Good communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational skills Good time management skills Gain experience in website development for your CV Apply and develop your skills in website and social media design We are passionate about our work and you will be privileged to join a committed organisation Gain an employment reference Gain an insight on how third sector organisation operates The Organisation will benefit WSSAG Wales is an advocacy organisation which works to empower asylum seekers, refugees and all women seeking sanctuary in Wales to effectively deal with legal, social, and economic challenges. This placement will help us to develop our online profile which will help us to increase the awareness of our project. Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Butetown, Cardiff 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, negotiable As soon as possible 70

71 Organisation: Internship Title: Torfaen Citizens Advice Bureau Website Design (Ref: 958) New! At Citizen Advice Bureau we help people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers. We would like an IT savvy Intern to develop a simple, user friendly website for Torfaen Citizen Advice Bureau which will be integrated with twitter and Facebook. The internship: Having our own website will mean the public can engage with us more effectively and understand the breadth of our services. The internship involves: Develop a simple, accessible website from concept through to design Looking at CAB website for ideas on house style, content etc. Reviewing current website trends for ideas on how the website should look technically and visually Integrate Facebook and twitter into website, and other social media if appropriate Produce guidelines on how to maintain the website e.g. adding content Skills Required: Website design skills Excellent IT skills Good communications skills Ability to work independently and use own initiative : Produce a customer orientated website which you can add to your CV Apply and demonstrate skills in website design and IT consultancy Insight into how third sector organisation operates Apply and demonstrate initiative, project management and organisational skills Gain a reference The Organisation: The Citizens Advice Bureau offers a free service that is confidential, impartial and independent of government or the local authority. The bureau provides advice services for the general public on a range of matters including debt, money management, welfare benefits, employment, consumer, housing, family, immigration and general legal matters. will benefit: : Required Attendance: : Start Date: The organisation will benefit from having its own website, which will lead to greater awareness of what we do and how we can help the public. Torfaen (home based if preferred) 1-2 days a week, flexible 2-3 months As soon as possible. 71

72 Organisation: Dolen Cymru-Wales Lesotho Link New! Internship Title: Integrated Communication System Development (Ref: 966) At Dolen Cymru, an international development charity, we are offering a placement for an Intern with skills in website development to develop our web and social media presence using an exciting new integrated platform, incorporating supporter database, social media and website. The internship: The internship will involve: Identifying and creating innovative content for the new platform based on the current archive and new activity Customising the website theme and tool Broadening our social media presence using this tool and other methods Train colleagues on the new system Skills Required: Interest and knowledge of website trends and development Good communication skills with ability to write creatively and succinctly Familiarity with updating web content and social media An ability/or desire to learn how to customise themes using HTML and CSS, plug-in etc is desirable Ability to use own initiative and know when to seek support : Apply and develop website design database skills Opportunity to practice and demonstrate personal organisation skills, team work, interpersonal skills, judgement and analysis You will gain an understanding of international links and in particular working with partners in sub Saharan Africa The Organisation: Dolen Cymru has been working for nearly 30 years to provide life-changing opportunities for people in Lesotho and Wales in fields of education, health, governance and civil society. We do this by fostering partnership activities that have a real impact on people s lives. We use our knowledge and network of supporters in both countries to access and channel funding for projects and to provide support and oversight to ensure their successful delivery through partners on the ground. will benefit: Raised awareness of our work to a wider audience leading to greater membership, involvement and fundraising potential. Improved communication with members and stakeholders leading to long term relationships : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Cardiff Bay 2-3 days week (flexible) 2-3 months asap 72

73 Organisation Internship Title The Survivors Trust Cymru Website design & support (Ref: 969) New! The Survivors Trust Cymru is a Welsh charity, based in Merthyr Tydfil that provides support to the victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse. We are currently having a website designed and we would like an Intern to help us populate the website with content, ensure it is effectively integrated with social media and produce guidelines to enable staff to maintain the website. The Internship The Internship will involve: Consulting with TST Project Officer and Wales Manager to understand aims, needs and opportunities Select and upload content onto website Ensure website is integrated with social media (Facebook, twitter, linked in etc) Produce guidelines to enable staff to maintain the website *This internship would ideally suit an IT/ Computer Sciences or Media student or graduate* Skills required Proven knowledge of website development and social media Excellent ICT skills A clear communicator Self-motivated Opportunity to practice and demonstrate skills in website design, IT consultancy and IT support Apply and demonstrate skills in communication, organisation, team working and problem solving Insight into how a charity operates Gain a reference The Survivors Trust Cymru is a Welsh charity, based in Merthyr Tydfil that provides support to the victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse. The TST aims to support and empower survivors of rape, sexual violence and/or childhood sexual abuse through: The organisation Providing a collective voice and peer networking for members; Raising awareness about sexual abuse and/or rape and its effects on survivors, their supporters and society at large Informing acknowledgement of, and effective responses to, rape and sexual abuse on a local, regional and national level will benefit Ensure the successful launch of our website Clear, comprehensive guidelines to enable staff to maintain the website Fresh and innovative ideas Required attendance Start date Merthyr Tydfil (some of the project could be done from home) 1-2 day a week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible As soon as possible 73

74 New! Organisation Crossroads Care Cwm Taf/ Total Care Support Solutions Internship Title Website Support & Design (Ref: 985) Crossroads Care Cwm Taf is a registered charity providing respite care for carers in their own homes or in the community. Although we have been in existence over 20 years we are still not a well known company, probably due to the nature of our business. Total Care Support Solutions is our subsidiary company and acts as a trading arm, generating income to support our primary work. We need a website for TCSS to be able to promote our work and gain more customers, so that we can generate regular income. The internship We need an Intern to develop an online presence for both companies to allow more people to see what we do and be able to engage with us. The Internship involves: Liaising with colleagues to understand aims and requirements Developing a website from concept through to design Uploading content Providing support to staff to enable them to effectively manage and maintain the website(s) Skills Required Excellent IT skills with knowledge of website design Knowledge of marketing and communication techniques The ability to produce attractive web content that is easy to read and understand Good communication skills, both written and spoken The opportunity to apply and develop your IT skills Produce and design a totally new website and improve on the existing one for Crossroads Opportunity to practice and demonstrate methods of organisation, team work, interpersonal skills, and judgement in their role. A raised awareness of the third sector and an understanding of the work we do. Gain a reference The Organisation The first Crossroads scheme was set up in We support carers and people with care needs. There are approximately 7 million unpaid carers in the UK, some providing care 24/7. Without these informal carers the NHS would not be able to cope. Crossroads schemes provide trained staff to look after the person with care needs to allow the carer some time to be themselves. We provide regular services for as long as we are needed which can be many years. We pride ourselves on being a quality organisation dedicated to supporting carers and their families. We provide services to people with care needs from birth to (at present) 107 years of age! will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info The charity will ultimately benefit by being able to use the increased income to support our main priority of providing care for carers. The subsidiary company will benefit by growing its client base and generating additional income to support staff. Gwaelod y Graig House, Coedpenmaen Close. Pontypridd RCT CF37 4LE 1 2 days per week but able to flexible 2-3 Months As soon as possible Full information will be given on the companies to assist the intern. 74

75 Organisation Leonard Cheshire Disability New! Internship Title IT/Social Networking (Ref: 974) Leonard Cheshire Disability is offering a fantastic opportunity for a young person to support the people who use our services in Wales to gain greater knowledge and use of information technology/social networking. The internship The role will consist of, but not limited to: Working with the Go IT project to support and develop IT volunteers Developing marketing materials Promotion of the website Developing our social media presence Setting up volunteer networks using SKYPE Skills Required Excellent IT skills Good communication skills, both written and spoken Ability to work independently on own initiative Welsh speaker (desirable) Opportunity to apply and develop your IT skills Apply and develop skills in communications, time management, organisation and team work A raised awareness of disability issues A reference The Organisation Leonard Cheshire Disability is the UK s leading charity supporting people with disability. Every year, we support thousands of people in the UK and around the world with physical and learning disabilities to fulfil their potential and live the lives they choose. We work to create a society in which every person is equally valued. We believe that people with disabilities should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose - with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society. This belief is at the heart of everything we do. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info The people who use our services in Wales will benefit from having a greater knowledge and use of information technology/social networking At one of our services in North or South Wales (Colwyn Bay; Llangollen; Cardiff (Radyr); Newport; Johnstown Minimum 2-3 days a week 3 months As soon as possible All out of pocket expenses paid. Full induction and training as required for the role 75

76 Organisation: Recovery Cymru Internship Title: Website and new media (Ref: 990) New! We offer self-help, support and advice for people with drug and alcohol problems at our recovery centre in central Cardiff. We currently provide various self-help resources and activities and we would like an intern to collate feedback, information, pictures, stories and events diaries etc. from our members, volunteers, other service providers and their service users. The feedback will ensure that we can continue to improve our services, to meet the needs of our members and raise our profile. The internship: The internship would suit someone with an interest in website design and social media; The internship involves: Liaising with colleagues and speaking to members, volunteers and other service providers and collating feedback Collecting information from the Recovery Cymru recovery community (e.g. members) and beyond, writing up stories and articles and uploading them to the Recovery Cymru website; Collecting and uploading photographs and appropriate graphics; working with and encouraging members and other volunteers to write their own blogs and forum posts; Uploading content from the Recovery Cymru Newsletters and Members Updates; Moderating the Recovery Cymru blogs and online forum; Producing and uploading new categories and sections of online content. Skills Required: : Interest in Website design and social media e.g. facebook & twitter. Good ITC skills. Good communication skills including written and verbal. Ability to work on own initiative. Good organisational, interpersonal and team working skills. A non-judgemental approach. A customer orientated project which will add value to your CV Opportunity to apply and develop personal organisation, decision making and ability to work on own initiative. Raised awareness and knowledge of how a health and social care provider operates The Organisation: Established in 2010 Recovery Cymru is a mutual-aid recovery community offering support, self-help, advice, activities, volunteering and social networks to those seeking recovery from drug and alcohol problems. We aim to build the recovery community in Wales, raise awareness of recovery and challenge stigma and work alongside treatment providers to develop systems of care. will benefit: Improved service for our members Fresh ideas and new perspective Raised understanding and broader reach of the services we offer : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Cardiff and Vale 1-2 days a week, flexible. 2-3 months As soon as possible. 76

77 Organisation Cartrefi Cymru Internship Title Film and Digital Story making (Ref: 943) Cartrefi Cymru is a charity that supports people to live as independently as possible in the community. The internship We are looking for an intern who would be able to work with some of the people that we support and some staff to make a film about what sort of activities people get involved in. The internship will involve talking with the people we support and staff, identifying what activities would be best to showcase, taking photos and/or film of people, developing a short film which can be used to demonstrate our work to commissioners and funders. Skills Required Experience of digital film making Ability to work with people and their ideas to create a professional film Good communication skills Creativity and imagination Knowledge of applying score and soundtracks Develop work for your portfolio Opportunity to work as part of an all-wales charity and gain insight into how the Third sector works Opportunity to get involved with a wide range of people Gain an employment reference Opportunity to practice and demonstrate your ability to work as part of a team, working on your own initiative and manage your own time. The Organisation Cartrefi Cymru is a charity that supports people to live independently in the community. We support a wide range of people but most of the people that we support have a learning disability. The work that we do involves supporting people to live in their own homes and managing their own tenancies; taking part in leisure, education and work activities; providing meaningful day services; providing respite for families that are caring for a relative. Please see our website for more information will benefit Required Attendance Start Date We will be able to show funders and commissioners the work that we do We will be able to show people the abilities and the potential of the people that we support and help them overcome some of the barriers and preconceptions that they face in life. The post will be based at our Bridgend office but the work may require working with people in their own homes and taking part in various activities in the community. 1-2 days per week 1-3 months As soon as possible 77

78 Organisation: Football Association of Wales Club Photographer & Designer (Ref: 872) Internship Title: The Welsh Premier League formed in 1992 and there are 12 football clubs in Wales top flight competition. We would like a creative Intern skilled in photography to capture images at our football games. Your input will make a real difference in enhancing our public profile and help us build awareness of our organisation. The Internship: The internship will involve : To provide images from all home games (league and cup), capture shots from around the ground with fans and take any photos needed by the club s commercial team. Upload photos to the club s photography website ready for match reports etc. photography to WPL Community Promotions Officer after matches Take photos as and when needed at club events and other occasions To produce / design promotions for all relevant events as required by the club s commercial team Skills Required: Interns must be able to supply their own camera equipment Interest in sports would be an advantage Ability to work on own initiative Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines : Opportunity to develop your portfolio with a suite of professional images for a national sporting organisation Enhance your CV Opportunity to practice and develop skills in consultancy, time management and independent working Gain an employment reference The Organisation: The Football Association of Wales is the third oldest association in the world, having come into existence in The association has governed football in Wales continually since that date. The FAW is a member of FIFA (affiliated since 1910) and UEFA (affiliated since 1954) and is one of the five associations (together with FIFA, The FA, SFA and IFA) that make up the International Football Association Board, the guardians of the "Laws of the Game". will benefit: A bank of professional images which can be used on our website, social media and in the press which will increase our public profile Improved marketing resources : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Choose from the following locations: Aberystwyth, Bala, Bangor, Carmarthen, Flintshire, Newtown, Port Talbot, Powys, Prestatyn, Rhyl, Wrexham. 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible Flexible 78

79 Organisation Internship Title Salvation Army Ty Gobaith (Hope House) Graphic Design Project (Ref: 930) We run a support service centre- Ty Gobaith in central Cardiff, where we offer practical help and unconditional assistance to people who are vulnerable and marginalised in their community. Our Bridge Programme was set up in 2005 with the aim of addressing the complex needs of homeless people with substance misuse issues. We have developed a booklet which outlines what residents can expect from the programme, however this needs updating. The internship We would therefore like an Intern with graphic design skills to develop a new leaflet/brochure which is visually more appealing and accessible. The internship involves: Talking to service users, colleagues and volunteers at the Centre to gather ideas for the new leaflet/brochure Re-designing a new brochure from concept through to print including indentifying appropriate size, layout and content Identifying appropriate images and quotes to use Skills Required Graphic design skills Creativity Able to use initiative Good communication and interpersonal skills Opportunity to apply your creativity and produce your own brochure/leaflet which will be used in a professional environment Build your portfolio Gain work experience at a well known national charity Apply and develop personal organisation, decision making and ability to work on own initiative. Gain a reference The Salvation Army has a long history of working with people who are vulnerable and marginalised in every community The Organisation We offer very practical help, unconditional assistance and support regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual choices, respecting the identity and choices of all those referred to them. Family breakdown, unemployment, poverty, homelessness, and drug and alcohol dependency are just some of the reasons why people can lose everything they value, including their dignity. We are here when you need us. will benefit An improved brochure which will promote our Bridge Support Programme more effectively and be more accessible for service users Fresh ideas and new perspective Required Attendance Start Date Cardiff 1-2 day a week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible As soon as possible 79

80 Organisation Internship Title Garnsychan Partnership Short film and photography (Ref: 978) New! We are a social enterprise focusing on community based economic and environmental regeneration. The internship We would like an intern to help increase our profile and contact with the local community by promoting our projects via newsletters, articles and a blog. The internship will involve: Photographing or filming our projects and activities Building a bank of photographs or producing a short film which can be made available via social media and our website Create a narrative for the film Skills Required Interns must be able to supply their own film-making equipment. Knowledge of film making, editing etc. Creative Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work to own initiative. Build your portfolio with a customer orientated project Apply and develop your skills in media, consultancy, personal organisation and communication Gain valuable work experience to enhance your CV Gain a reference. The Organisation The Garnsychan Partnership runs a range of projects to help tackle some of the problems often associated with the ex coal mining communities of the south Wales valleys. We run a community garden / allotment project, a lunch club for older people, a furniture recycling warehouse and a crisis project. Each project is supported by volunteers. will benefit Fresh ideas and a new perspective. New skills and experience. Someone to dedicate their time specifically to this project. Required Attendance Start Date Garndiffaith, near Pontypool, home based is also a possibility 1-2 days a week, flexible 2-3 months As soon as possible 80

81 Organisation: Internship Title: Recovery Cymru Digital Storytelling- Film or Photography (Ref:988) New! We offer self-help, support and advice for people with drug and alcohol problems at our recovery centre in central Cardiff. We currently provide various self-help resources and activities and we would like an intern to collate feedback from our members, volunteers and other service providers and to present the findings as a bank of photographs or film. The internship: The digital story will help us to continue to improve our service, to meet the needs of our members and raise our profile. The internship involves: Speaking to members, volunteers and other service providers and collating feedback Producing a bank of photographs or film footage Develop a short film or photographic montage which can be published via YouTube and on our website and used to promote our organisation Skills Required: Experience of digital film making or photography Creativity and enthusiasm Ability to work on own initiative Access to recording and editing equipment Good organisational, interpersonal and team working skills A non-judgemental approach : A customer orientated project which will add value to your CV Opportunity to apply and develop personal organisation, decision making and ability to work on own initiative. Raised awareness and knowledge of how a health and social care provider operates The Organisation: Established in 2010 Recovery Cymru is a mutual-aid recovery community offering support, self-help, advice, activities, volunteering and social networks to those seeking recovery from drug and alcohol problems. We aim to build the recovery community in Wales, raise awareness of recovery and challenge stigma and work alongside treatment providers to develop systems of care. will benefit: A promotional film which will raise our profile Collation of feedback will led to an improved service Fresh ideas and new perspective Raised understanding and broader reach of the services we offer : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Cardiff and Vale 1-2 days a week, flexible. 2-3 months As soon as possible. 81

82 Organisation Leonard Cheshire Disability New! Internship Title Fundraising and Events (Ref: 975) Leonard Cheshire Disability offers a unique opportunity for a dedicated person to develop their fundraising and event management skills while contributing to the strengthening of our organisational profile in Wales. The role will consist of, but not limited to: The internship Working closely with activities staff in organising various events Working closely with the Volunteer Co-ordinators in recruiting Volunteers for events Developing and maintaining good relationships with the local community Promoting national fundraising initiatives by talking to local groups about our work Researching fundraising opportunities in the local community such as trusts and bids available Supporting the service in researching fundraising opportunities in Wales as well as developing proposals Skills Required Ability to work independently Planning and coordinating skills Time management Basic computer skills Good English skills, written and verbal Able to travel independently if needed Desirable: Experience with writing proposals and/or reports Experience with coordinating events To be a Welsh speaker Gain experience in the charity sector Gain experience of fundraising including researching and writing proposals as well as organising events. Apply and develop skills in organisation, time management and team work Gain a reference The Organisation Leonard Cheshire Disability is the UK s leading charity supporting disabled people. Every year, we support thousands of people in the UK and around the world with physical and learning disabilities to fulfil their potential and live the lives they choose. We work to create a society in which every person is equally valued. We believe that people with disabilities should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose - with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society. This belief is at the heart of everything we do. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info The intern will make a significant contribution to raising the voluntary income of the services in Wales as well as raising awareness of the organisation. At one of our services in North or South Wales (Colwyn Bay; Llangollen; Cardiff (Radyr); Newport; Johnstown Minimum 2-3 days a week 3 months As soon as possible All out of pocket expenses paid. Full induction and training as required for the role 82

83 Organisation Atal Y Fro (Vale Prevention) Internship Title Fundraising & Marketing (Ref: 925) Atal y Fro which means Vale Prevention mission is Helping Families To Break The Cycle of Domestic Violence. The internship We want to raise awareness of our organisation, generate new funds and opportunities for corporate involvement. Therefore we would like an Intern to undertake marketing activity which would involve: securing corporate partnerships, community fundraising and developing marketing materials. The internships involves: Consulting with the Director to understand aims, needs and opportunities Identify and approach potential new corporate partners e.g. local authority to persuade them to fundraise Develop marketing materials e.g. posters, flyers Write key marketing messages for our website and other external communications Assist with organising and promoting fundraising events Skills Required Interest and enthusiasm for fundraising, marketing or communications Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken Ability to work on own initiative Opportunity to develop skill in marketing and fundraising for a voluntary organisation A valuable and impressive project to enhance your CV Opportunity to apply and develop skills in communication, team work and research Gain a reference The Organisation It has become increasingly clear that if we are to break the cycle of domestic violence we need to concentrate our energies on prevention. This means tackling it within the whole family (including dads/partners) and educating children and young people. To encourage that participation, we decided to change our name to Atal y Fro which means Vale Prevention with a mission to Helping Families To Break The Cycle of Domestic Violence. We are developed the EPIC (Education, Prevention, Intervention in the Community) Programme in partnership with other agencies (including Probation Service) that will facilitate this new and innovative approach to the work. For the first time in our history, we are working with dads and partners as part of the family dynamic. will benefit Increased marketing activity will raise our public profile and will enable new opportunities and potential new funding A fresh perspective and new ideas Required Attendance Start Date Barry 1-2 days per week 2-3 months ASAP 83

84 Organisation: Football Association of Wales Communications & PR (Ref: 849) Internship Title: The Welsh Premier League formed in 1992 and there are 12 football clubs in Wales top flight competition. We would like an Intern to help us improve and develop our communications and PR activities at an individual club level. This will involve maintaining our website and social media pages, writing press releases and pursuing new initiatives for raising our public profile. The Internship: Your input will make a real difference to our promotions and help us build awareness of what we do. The internship will involve : Speak to colleagues to understand aims, requirements and opportunities Maintain our website, social media pages (Facebook and Twitter) and e-newsletter by writing lively and engaging copy Identify news worthy stories and write and disseminate press releases Build strong relationship with local press and record press coverage Produce a media contacts list Skills Required: Interest in marketing, communications or PR Proven knowledge of marketing and PR techniques Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines : Opportunity to apply and develop skills in marketing and communications for a well known, national sports organisation Enhance your CV Opportunity to practice and develop skills in time management, teamwork and leadership Networking opportunities Gain an employment reference The Organisation: The Football Association of Wales is the third oldest association in the world, having come into existence in The association has governed football in Wales continually since that date. The FAW is a member of FIFA (affiliated since 1910) and UEFA (affiliated since 1954) and is one of the five associations (together with FIFA, The FA, SFA and IFA) that make up the International Football Association Board, the guardians of the "Laws of the Game". will benefit: Input from a skilled marketing and communications person Fresh perspective and new ideas Improved marketing resources Increased financial support : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Choose from the following locations: Aberystwyth, Bala, Bangor, Carmarthen, Flintshire, Newtown, Port Talbot, Powys, Prestatyn, Rhyl, Wrexham. 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible Flexible 84

85 Organisation Cre8 Social Enterprise New! Internship Title Social Media Marketing Assistant (Ref: 986) Cre8 Products is a social enterprise developed by Solas to offer volunteering, skills development and employment opportunities to our clients many of whom are vulnerable homeless. The business produces a range of bespoke engraved awards and gifts as well as a retail ready range of slate and glassware which we sell through our retail shop, online and directly to a range of organisations and businesses. The internship We are offering a placement for an Intern to help develop our social media presence in line with our marketing strategy. The intern will be supported by our Social Enterprise Co-ordinator and our central communications team. The internship will involve: Assist with Social Media marketing campaigns and day to day activities including; Curate relevant content including images, video and written, to reach the companies ideal customer base Monitor an respond to users in a social way, cultivating leads and responding to matters relating to customer and sales Capture and promote testimonials and good news stories in the promotion of cre8. Capture online reviews and report activity Monitor trends in Social media tools, applications, channels, design and strategy. Skills Required Excellent spoken and written communication skills Good IT skills and a good understanding of social media tools A self starter who can use their own initiative and work as part of a team Knowledge of current and emerging marketing and communication techniques A creative approach to online marketing An understanding of the principles of SEO including keyword research Knowledge and /or personal experience with Wordpress is desirable Customer service skills Opportunity to apply and develop your social media marketing skills through supporting the delivery of our marketing strategy Opportunity to practice and demonstrate personal organisation skills, team work, interpersonal skills, judgement and analysis An awareness of the challenges of working with disadvantaged and vulnerable clients in the third sector Learning about Social Enterprise as a business model Gain an insight into working with an award winning communications team. Gain a reference The Organisation will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Solas provides supported residential accommodation and floating support to individuals and families experiencing a wide range of issues. Cre8 Products has been developed to offer these individuals the opportunity to learn new skills and gain employment in the future. However in order to do this the business needs to be sustainable in the long term and generate profits to employ our clients. This placement will make a significant contribution to improving our marketing capability, attracting new business and making the operation sustainable in the long term. The key objectives of this role are; Growth of Likes, Reach, Engagement, Leads and Sales Clarence Place, Newport 1 2 days per week (flexible) 3 months August 2014 (flexible) Interns will be provided with all relevant travel / subsistence expenses and comprehensive volunteer induction. 85

86 Organisation: Internship Title: Gift of Grace Fundraising & Events (Ref: 740) We are a UK based charity set up to aid and support disadvantaged children in Africa between the ages of 5 and 12. Our mission is to improve the lives of children devastated by poverty, through our education and feeding programme. The internship: We would like an intern with an interest in community engagement to support our fundraising activity by developing new partnerships, sponsors and producing an agenda of fundraising activity The internship will involve: Consulting with colleagues to understand the organisation s aims, ethos and requirements Researching, identifying and approaching local organisations to fundraise for the charity e.g. local businesses, Methodist church, community groups Identifying potential fundraising events/activity and document as a plan (If time) Organise a small-scale event and publicise Skills Required: Interest in marketing, communications or events management Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to use own initiative Creativity Good organisational skills : Apply and develop skills in marketing and communications Opportunity to organise an event Valuable experience to add to your CV and build a portfolio Opportunity to apply and develop personal organisation, communication, project management and ability to work on own initiative The Organisation: We are a UK based charity set up to aid and support disadvantaged children in Africa between the ages of 5 and 12. Our mission is to improve the lives of children devastated by poverty, through our education and feeding programme. The Gift of Grace Education Project provides free supplementary education, classroom resources, books and cooked meals to rural children. We believe that it is through education, giving children the best possible start in life, that we can best help to alleviate poverty in Africa. will benefit: Improved engagement with the local community will lead to an increased awareness of what we do Fresh ideas and new perspective Increased revenue : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Home Based (the charity is based in Cardiff) 1-2 day a week 2-3 months As soon as possible 86

87 Organisation: Cymdeithas y Cymod / Fellowship of Reconciliation Internship Title: Ymgyrch Farchnata (Ref: 858) We would like an Intern to deliver a marketing campaign to raise awareness of our organisation which will commemorate its 100 year anniversary next year.. The Internship: We are open to suggestions of what this campaign could be, but we envisage a small event or events involving local churches and young people. The main aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the organisation amongst these groups and to encourage them to become involved in its activities. The internship will involve : Consultation with staff to understand opportunities Develop links with churches, chapels, young people and local businesses Research and identify events to get involved in Organise the event(s). Developing marketing materials to publicise event e.g. mail outs, posters Write copy for website and social media Skills Required: Interest in marketing, communications or events management Good communication and interpersonal skills Awareness of social media Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines A Welsh speakerthis is essential as the organisation communicates largely through the medium of Welsh. : Opportunity to demonstrate marketing and communication skills Produce a customer orientated project to add to your CV Opportunity to practice and develop Interpersonal skills, time management, teamwork Gain an employment reference Networking opportunities The Organisation: The Fellowship of Reconciliation in Wales is part of an international, spiritually-based movement composed of people who, from the basis of a belief in the power of love and truth to create justice and restore community, commit themselves to active non-violence as a way of life and as a means of transformation personal, social, economic and political. Current campaigns include work to ban the testing and development of drones in Wales; work to stop the army recruiting in schools; the creation of educational materials for schools focusing on peace-makers in Wales; and the creation of a peace institute in Wales. will benefit: Expansion of the number of people we serve Improved clarity of how we work and what we do Increased Income due to raised awareness : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Home Based (charity based in Cardiff) 1-2 days per week 3 months Flexible 87

88 Mudiad: Cymdeithas y Cymod Teitl yr Interniaeth: Ymgyrch Farchnata (Cyfeirnod: 858) Rydym yn chwilio am Intern i gynnal ymgyrch farchnata i godi ymwybyddiaeth o n mudiad a fydd yn dathlu ei ganmlwyddiant flwyddyn nesaf. Yr Interniaeth: Rydym yn agored i awgrymiadau o r hyn y gall yr ymgyrch hon fod, ond rhagwelwn ddigwyddiad neu ddigwyddiadau bach sy n cynnwys eglwysi lleol a phobl ifanc. Prif nod yr ymgyrch yw codi ymwybyddiaeth o r mudiad ymysg y grwpiau hyn a u hannog i gymryd rhan yn ei weithgareddau. Bydd yr interniaeth yn cynnwys : Ymgynghori â staff i ddeall cyfleoedd Datblygu cysylltiadau ag eglwysi, capeli, pobl ifanc a busnesau lleol Ymchwilio a chanfod digwyddiadau i gymryd rhan ynddynt Trefnu r digwyddiad(au). Datblygu deunyddiau marchnata i hyrwyddo r digwyddiadau e.e. llythyrau, posteri Ysgrifennu copi i r wefan a r cyfryngau cymdeithasol Sgiliau Gofynnol: Diddordeb mewn marchnata, cyfathrebu neu reoli digwyddiadau Sgiliau cyfathrebu a rhyngbersonol da Ymwybyddiaeth o r cyfryngau cymdeithasol Y gallu i reoli amser yn effeithiol a gweithio i derfynau amser Yn rhugl yn y Gymraeg. Mae hyn yn hanfodol gan fod y mudiad yn cyfathrebu n bennaf drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg. Buddion i chi: Cyfle i arddangos sgiliau marchnata a chyfathrebu Cynhyrchu prosiect sy n canolbwyntio ar gwsmeriaid i roi ar eich CV Cyfle i ymarfer a datblygu sgiliau Rhyngbersonol, rheoli amser, gwaith tîm Ennill geirda cyflogaeth Cyfleoedd rhwydweithio Y Mudiad: Mae Cymdeithas y Cymod yng Nghymru yn rhan o fudiad heddwch rhyngwladol y mae ei haelodau, ar sail cred yng ngrym cariad a gwirionedd i greu cyfiawnder ac adfer cymuned, yn ymrwymo i weithredu di-drais fel ffordd o fyw a modd o drawsnewid yn bersonol, cymdeithasol economaidd a gwleidyddol. Ymysg yr ymgyrchoedd presennol y mae gwaith i wahardd arbrofi a datblygu awyrennau dibeilot yng Nghymru; gwaith i atal y fyddin rhag recriwtio mewn ysgolion; creu deunyddiau addysgiadol i ysgolion sy n canolbwyntio ar heddychwyr yng Nghymru; a chreu sefydliad heddwch yng Nghymru. Buddion i r mudiad: Ehangu nifer y bobl rydym yn eu gwasanaethu Gwell eglurder o ran sut rydym yn gweithio a beth rydym yn ei wneud Mwy o incwm o ganlyniad i ymwybyddiaeth uwch Lleoliad yr Interniaeth: Presenoldeb Gofynnol: Hyd: Dyddiad Dechrau: Gwybodaeth Ymarferol Gweithio o Gartref (elusen â i chanolfan yng Nghaerdydd) 1-2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos 3 mis Hyblyg 88

89 Organisation Internship Title Disability Advice Project (DAP) Community Fundraiser (Ref: 698) DAP provides free welfare rights advice to disabled people, their families and carers. We rely on several small streams of income to meet the costs of delivering this service. We receive no local or central government funding to support the service and we would like an intern to help us increase our financial resources to enable us to continue to operate and develop and to meet an increasing demand for good quality advice services. The internship The internship involves: Liaising with colleagues to understand DAP s ethos and philosophy Research, develop and implement a programme of community based fundraising activities to raise DAP s profile and increase free revenue levels Approach community groups, schools, colleges and supermarkets to motivate them to fundraise for DAP Research and develop innovative fundraising schemes Skills Required An interest in charity fundraising and/or marketing An ability to work to an initial brief and then independently Good communication and interpersonal skills Effective time management, with ability to meet deadlines An opportunity to apply and develop existing skills and knowledge and gain experience to enhance your CV Gain experience of working in a community led third sector organisation Insight into a community fundraising environment An employment related reference The Organisation The Disability Advice Project is a disabled people s led organisation that offers welfare rights advice, building accessibility consultations, equality training and a life skills project to carers and ex-carers. We aim to provide quality advice, information and support to disabled people, their families and carers. We are staffed by a 50:50 split of volunteers and employees and operate from offices just north of Cwmbran town Centre, about 500 metres from the railway station. will benefit DAP will have an increased profile and will have access to a greater level of free reserves to fund the welfare rights service. Having free money will help DAP to continue to offer a free at the point of delivery service and ensure volunteer welfare rights workers continue to receive travel expenses and appropriate levels of training. Required Attendance Start Date Avondale Business Park, Cwmbran. Parking available, 500 metres from the railway Station, 300 metres from bus stops 1-2 days per week 3 months Flexible 89

90 Organisation Disability Advice Project New! Internship Title Website Content Writer (Ref: 792) We are looking to improve the visual appearance of our web site, improve its functionality and quality of content while not losing the high standard of accessibility we have already achieved. The internship We are currently re-designing our web site and are at the stage where we need to start to develop new content (written, visual and audio). We would like an Intern to write content that it is sharp, punchy, interesting and engaging so that the reader wants to delve further into our site. You can view our current web site at The Internship involves: Liaising with colleagues to understand aims and requirements Writing lively, engaging and accessible website content Uploading content Writing key marketing messages for DAP to use in the future Skills Required An ability to write concise and interesting copy that will motivate the reader to stay on and move around the site. We will be including a Donate Now function so this will be a key element Excellent quality of written English Knowledge of current website trends Creativity Ability to work as part of a team Good interpersonal skills An ability to write fluently in Welsh is desirable Enhance portfolio of writing for the web which will enhance your CV Develop skills in website development and launch, team working, time management and communication skills Involvement with a leading welfare rights charity Gain an employment reference The Organisation The Disability Advice Project is a disabled people s led organisation that offers welfare rights advice, building accessibility consultations, equality training and a life skills project to carers and ex-carers. We aim to provide quality advice, information and support to disabled people, their families and carers. We are staffed by a 50:50 split of volunteers and employees and operate from offices just north of Cwmbran town Centre, about 500 metres from the railway station. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date DAP will benefit through a more user friendly, interactive and interesting web site that attracts an increasing number of hits. This in turn raises the profile of the organisation and enables DAP to increase services offered to disabled people. Avondale Business Park, Cwmbran. Parking available, 500 metres from the railway Station, 300 metres from bus stops 1 to 2 days per week 3-4 months Late September 2013 but flexible 90

91 Organisation The Disability Advice Project Internship Title Development Assistant- fundraising & events (Ref: 961) We are looking for an Intern to support the Business Development Manager to promote the work of the Disability Advice Project DAP across the region and to encourage others to provide funds, resources or equipment to enable DAP to meet growing demand for services. The Internship involves: The internship Contributing to DAP s grant application writing process and supplementing it by research. Investigate other ways to generate funding through local businesses, local trusts and community groups. Writing lively and engaging content to promote DAP via Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms Assist with planning, organising and implementing of small scale events Skills Required Good communications skills, excellent written skills in English (and preferably in Welsh). Adept at using social media and competent user of MS Office programmes. An understanding or ability to acquire, of the social model of disability. Good organisational skills, with ability to meet deadline Gain experience in a busy, task focussed environment with good lines of communication Apply and gain skills in project management, communications and team work and develop fundraising The role will be well supported, and you will benefit from regular structured supervision. You will be given responsibility, within organisational guidelines, for developing tasks and the role. Gain a reference The Organisation The Disability Advice Project is a disabled people s led organisation that offers welfare rights advice, building accessibility consultations, equality training and a life skills project to carers and ex-carers. We aim to provide quality advice, information and support to disabled people, their families and carers. We are staffed by a 50:50 split of volunteers and employees and operate from offices just north of Cwmbran town Centre, about 500 metres from the railway station. Adequate parking on site is available. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date DAP will have an increased profile and will have access to a greater level of free reserves to fund the welfare rights service. Having free money will help DAP to continue to offer a free at the point of delivery service and ensure volunteer welfare rights workers continue to receive travel expenses and appropriate levels of training. Cwmbran (our offices are fully accessible) 2-3 days per week (by negotiation) 3 months, or more ASAP 91

92 Organisation: Internship Title: Torfaen Citizens Advice Bureau Marketing & Publicity (Ref: 959) Citizens Advice Bureau is a well known organisation, however from our research we have found that many people are not aware of the range of advice we offer.. We are therefore looking for an intern with an interest in marketing and communications to help raise awareness of our services with the aim of strengthening links with the local community of Torfaen. The internship: By reviewing our current communications activity and developing new resources/initiatives you will make a big difference to how we engage with the public. The internship involves: Reviewing current marketing resources (leaflets, posters, online etc.) and identifying improvements Producing new resources in consultation with the Director Conduct market research to identify current perceptions of CAB Approach and visit community groups to promote Torfaen CAB this could be through workshops/talks or meetings. Skills Required: Knowledge and interest in marketing and communications Ability to work on own initiative Good organisational and time management skills A clear communicator with good interpersonal skills Excellent attention to detail : Develop skills in marketing and communications by taking ownership of a project for a charitable organisation Opportunity to apply and develop personal organisation, decision making, ability to work on own initiative. Raised awareness and knowledge of third sector Gain a reference The Organisation: The Citizens Advice Bureau offers a free service that is confidential, impartial and independent of government or the local authority. The bureau provides advice services for the general public on a range of matters including debt, money management, welfare benefits, employment, consumer, housing, family, immigration and general legal matters. will benefit: : Required Attendance: : Start Date: The input of a skilled communicator will lead to greater engagement with our community and greater awareness of the services we provide. Torfaen 1-2 days a week, flexible 2-3 months As soon as possible. 92

93 Organisation Internship Title The Survivors Trust Cymru Communications & Events (Ref: 968) The Survivors Trust Cymru is a Welsh charity, based in Merthyr Tydfil that provides support to the victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse. We are launching a helpline in September to provide a support service to people in need and we would like an Intern to help promote the helpline and assist with organising the launch event. The Internship will involve: The Internship Consulting with TST Project Officer and Wales Manager to understand aims, needs and opportunities Produce an events planner to manage tasks and responsibilities etc. Write copy to promote the launch event for flyers, posters, mail outs etc. Identify cost effective ways to advertise the event Organise the event, this could include: managing volunteers, logistics, refreshments to ensure the event runs smoothly *This internship would ideally suit a marketing/ events/ communications student or graduate* Skills required Knowledge of marketing or events management is desirable Good organisational skills Clear and enthusiastic communicator Self-motivated Opportunity to practice and demonstrate skills in events planning, marketing and communications Apply and demonstrate skills in communication, planning, team working and problem solving Insight into how a charity operates Gain a reference The Survivors Trust Cymru is a Welsh charity, based in Merthyr Tydfil that provides support to the victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse. The organisation The TST aims to support and empower survivors of rape, sexual violence and/or childhood sexual abuse through: Providing a collective voice and peer networking for members; Raising awareness about sexual abuse and/or rape and its effects on survivors, their supporters and society at large Informing acknowledgement of, and effective responses to, rape and sexual abuse on a local, regional and national level will benefit Effective promotion of our helpline to ensure that victims and survivors of rape and sexual abuse are aware of the support we can provide A successful launch of the helpline Fresh and innovative ideas Required attendance Start date Merthyr Tydfil 1-2 day a week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible As soon as possible 93

94 Organisation Leonard Cheshire Disability New! Internship Title Marketing and PR (Ref: 973) Leonard Cheshire Disability is the UK s leading charity supporting people with disability. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Intern to develop marketing and PR skills and gain some valuable experience for your CV. The internship The role will consist of, but not limited to: Planning for delivering marketing and PR events Developing marketing materials Translation of existing marketing materials into the welsh language Taking pictures and writing articles for internal and external use Promotion of the website Developing our social media presence Skills Required Knowledge of marketing and PR Good IT skills Good communication skills, both written and spoken Ability to work independently on own initiative Welsh speaker How you will benefit Applying and developing marketing and PR skills Developing personal organisation skills, team work, interpersonal skills, judgement and analysis A raised awareness of disability issues Gain a reference The Organisation How the organisation will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Leonard Cheshire Disability is the UK s leading charity supporting people with disability. Every year, we support thousands of people in the UK and around the world with physical and learning disabilities to fulfil their potential and live the lives they choose. We work to create a society in which every person is equally valued. We believe that people with disabilities should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose - with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society. This belief is at the heart of everything we do. The intern will contribute to raise the profile of Leonard Cheshire Disability in Wales through developing marketing materials. At one of our services in North or South Wales (Colwyn Bay; Llangollen; Cardiff (Radyr); Newport; Johnstown Minimum 2-3 days a week 3 months As soon as possible All out of pocket expenses paid. Full induction and training as required for the role 94

95 Organisation Internship Title Shelter Cymru Fundraising & Marketing New! We are looking to change the public perception of Shelter Cymru we are a charity; we believe everyone in Wales should have a decent and affordable home: it is the foundation for the health and well-being of people and communities. We are offering a placement for an intern to research the current competition across Wales (both in terms of Welsh-based charities and other UK-wide housing sector charities) in order to identify key opportunities for fundraising development. This will involve promotion, developing fundraising resources and increasing income from new target markets. The internship The intern will be supported primarily by our Head of Fundraising with some support from the wider Fundraising and Communications teams. The internship will involve: Research fundraising initiatives within other UK housing sector charities and/or Welsh-based charities in order to identify potential opportunities for Shelter Cymru, particularly across events fundraising, new products (i.e. raffle, lottery, community-based initiatives), and new target audiences (i.e. students, Welsh corporates, etc) Write content and develop marketing materials for different target audiences Develop an events calendar Develop website content about fundraising to meet the needs of different target audiences and to increase understanding and awareness of Shelter Cymru Improve our fundraising presence across social media Skills Required Knowledge of marketing and ideally fundraising techniques Good communication skills, both written and spoken Good IT skills, including knowledge of social media Good research skills and the ability to present research in an accessible format Ability to make own decisions and work on own initiative Opportunity to apply and develop your marketing skills, conduct market research and presenting your findings Apply and develop skills in communication; organisation; interpersonal and analysis A raised awareness of the third sector particularly across housing Gain a reference The Organisation Everyone in Wales should have a decent and affordable home: it is the foundation for the health and wellbeing of people and communities. Shelter Cymru s mission is to improve people s lives through our advice and support services and through training, education and information work. Through our policy, research, campaigning and lobbying, we will help overcome the barriers that stand in the way of people in Wales having a decent affordable home. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date This placement will make a significant contribution to developing new fundraising opportunities for Shelter Cymru, developing our portfolio of fundraising asks, re-designing our website and social media to reflect these and developing new target audiences to ultimately increase fundraised income to support our work. Swansea or Cardiff (flexibility for some of the internship to be done from home) 1-2 days a week, flexible 2-3 months, negotiable (could be carried out more intensely over a month if preferred) Flexible 95

96 Organisation Play Wales New! Internship Title Marketing- Membership Development (Ref: 981) We are offering a placement for an Intern to develop and implement a marketing strategy for increasing our membership. The intern will be supported by our Communications Officer. The Internship involves: The internship Developing and implementing a marketing strategy to increase membership Developing marketing content for our website, publications and social media Work with the Communications Officer to develop marketing materials Inducting staff into the principles and practices of marketing Skills Required Excellent IT skills (Mac) Knowledge and experience of marketing, communications, social media and e- marketing Good communication skills, both written and spoken Desirable - ability to communicate in Welsh (written and spoken) Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Good time management working to deadlines Apply and demonstrate skills in marketing, communications and social media Opportunity to apply and develop team work, personal organisation and ability to work on own initiative Raised awareness and knowledge of third sector Opportunity to attend Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) seminars Gain a reference and enhance your CV The Organisation Play Wales is the national charity for children s play. Play Wales is an independent charity currently funded by the Welsh Government our area of charitable remit is Wales. We work to raise awareness of children and young people's need and right to play and to promote good practice at every level of decision making and in every place where children might play. will benefit Growth in members and supporters in Wales and internationally but more importantly increased engagement with a wider audience, including children young people and their parents, will raise the profile and lead to increased knowledge and understanding of the importance of playing for all children and young people. Required Attendance Start Date Cardiff Bay 1 to 2 days per week 2 to 3 months As soon as possible 96

97 Organisation Cre8 Social Enterprise New! Internship Title Marketing & Sales Support (Ref: 987) Cre8 Products is a social enterprise developed by Solas to offer volunteering, skills development and employment opportunities to our clients many of whom are vulnerable homeless. The business produces a range of bespoke engraved awards and gifts as well as a retail ready range of slate and glassware which we sell through our retail shop, online and directly to a range of organisations and businesses. The internship We are offering a placement for an Intern to help to implement our marketing strategy developing new platforms of opportunity to promote our range of products. The intern will be supported by our Social Enterprise Co-ordinator and our central communications team. The internship will involve: Design of marketing materials Reviewing and updating our website Designing and circulating regular shots to customers on our database Contribute to Social media campaigns Identifying new and innovative marketing opportunities Carry out market research, identify new customer and make telephone, and face to face contact to introduce Cre8 products to potential new customers Skills Required Excellent spoken and written communication skills IT skills and the ability to utilise social media for marketing purposes A self starter who can use their own initiative and work as part of a team Good knowledge of current and emerging marketing and communication platforms Opportunity to apply and develop your marketing skills through supporting the delivery of our marketing strategy Opportunity to practice and demonstrate personal organisation skills, team work, interpersonal skills, judgement and analysis An awareness of the challenges of working with disadvantaged and vulnerable clients in the third sector Learning about Social Enterprise as a business model The opportunity to explore and develop innovative marketing techniques To gain experience of working with an award winning communications team. Gain a reference The Organisation Solas provides supported residential accommodation and floating support to individuals and families experiencing a wide range of issues. Cre8 Products has been developed to offer these individuals the opportunity to learn new skills and gain employment in the future. However in order to do this the business needs to be sustainable in the long term and generate profits to employ our clients. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info This placement will make a significant contribution to improving our marketing capability, attracting new business and making the operation sustainable in the long term. Clarence Place, Newport 1 2 days per week (flexible) 3 months August 2014 (flexible) Interns will be provided with all relevant travel / subsistence expenses and comprehensive volunteer induction. 97

98 Organisation Cardiff People First Internship Title Mentor learning disability charity (Ref: 926) We have an opportunity for an Intern to support and train our newsgroup, a small group of volunteers, who have learning disabilities. You will help them to produce our quarterly newsletter and create content for our Facebook and UTube accounts. This internship would suit someone with a background in health and social care or psychology, however training in learning disability awareness will be provided. The internship The Internship involves: Identify and write articles for a newsletter Produce and disseminate the newsletter Produce content for Facebook page and UTube Identify other forms of social media to engage with You will be supported by the organisation s Co-ordinator. Skills Required Understand the importance of people with a learning disability being in control of the newsgroup Able to communicate with a range of people Good writing skills, with ability to identify news worthy stories Knowledge of social media Apply and develop interpersonal skills, organisation skills and team work Opportunity to be involved with a campaigning third sector organisation run by very committed people Gain an understanding of the issues that affect people with a learning disability Gain a reference The Organisation Cardiff People First is run by people with a learning disability who stand up for their rights and try to change things for the better. How the organisation will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Our newsgroup will have learned new skills and be able to continue to produce their newsletter and update social media as a group. More people will be able to hear about us and benefit from our work! Cardiff 2 days a week, flexible 2 4 months, negotiable, flexible As soon as possible Training in learning disability awareness provided 98

99 Organisation The Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme New! Internship Title Fundraising Bid writing & Monitoring (Ref: 965) The Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme in Bridgend became a registered charity in 2002 in order to provide support for vulnerable young people. Since then it has increased its services and now has a training department, LGBT team and a Family Centre and is providing services for all age groups. The internship As a voluntary organisation we rely on funding to enable us to operate and develop. We would like an intern to research and pursue opportunities for acquiring funds, as well as writing funding applications or tenders and financially monitor successful grants. The internships involves: Working alongside staff to understand departments funding needs Research grants/funding opportunities Keep a record of suitable applications Assist with writing funding/grant applications Financially monitor successful applications Skills Required Experience in fundraising/grant/tender writing is desirable Ability to work independently and manage time effectively Good communication and interpersonal skills Good organisation skills Gain valuable experience in charity fundraising and research for CV Gain an insight into how the voluntary sector operates Develop skills for future employment References provided Possible job if fundraising is successful The Organisation The Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme provide and group support for people of all ages in areas of Social, educational and emotional need. The organisation also offers a variety of volunteering opportunities to enable those with less confidence or skills to learn and develop in a safe environment. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info This placement will make a significant contribution to a team that has be diminished due to funding streams coming to an end. Benefit from people s experience Benefit financially so that staff hours can be increased and essential positions filled Bridgend town centre 2 days a week if possible flexible days and hours 3 months or more As soon as possible Some training provided 99

100 Organisation Internship Title Salvation Army Ty Gobaith (Hope House) Monitoring & Evaluation- Substance Misuse Project (Ref: 931) We run a support service centre- Ty Gobaith in central Cardiff, where we offer practical help and unconditional assistance to people who are vulnerable and marginalised in their community. The internship We run a substance mis-use programme for people aged 18 and over. We would like an Intern with an interest in research and evaluation to assess the benefits and impact on residents and summarize findings in a report. The internship will involve: Consulting with staff members to understand the substance mis-use support programme Speak to residents to get feedback on what works, suggested improvements, impact etc. Collate questionnaires which have been completed by residents and analyze stats Present findings in an evaluation report with a list of recommended improvements Skills Required Knowledge of research and presenting information clearly Empathy for the cause, you will be engaging with people who are vulnerable and marginalised in their community Good communication and interpersonal skills Able to effectively manage time Opportunity to develop a piece of research and an evaluation for a client which you can add to your portfolio and CV Gain work experience at a well known national charity Apply and develop skills in project management, research, community consultation and organisation Gain a reference The Salvation Army has a long history of working with people who are vulnerable and marginalised in every community The Organisation We offer very practical help, unconditional assistance and support regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual choices, respecting the identity and choices of all those referred to them. Family breakdown, unemployment, poverty, homelessness, and drug and alcohol dependency are just some of the reasons why people can lose everything they value, including their dignity. We are here when you need us. will benefit This placement will help us to evaluate our substance mis-use programme and indentify ways which this could be improved to help our residents. Required Attendance Start Date Cardiff 1-2 day a week, flexible 3 months, flexible As soon as possible 100

101 Organisation: Recovery Cymru Internship Title: Journalism writing case studies (Ref: 989) The internship: We offer self-help, support and advice for people with drug and alcohol problems at our recovery centres in central Cardiff and Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan. We currently provide various selfhelp resources and activities and we would like an intern to interview and collate feedback from our members, volunteers and other service providers and to present the findings as a bank of personal stories; written or recorded to be collated into a book of personalised success stories. The personal stories will help us to continue to improve our service, to meet the needs of our members and raise our profile. The internship involves: Speaking to members, volunteers and other service providers/users and collating feedback Producing a bank of personal stories; written or recorded Produce a book of personalised recovery stories which can be published via our website and used to promote our organisation Skills Required: Experience of journalism and interviewing Creativity and enthusiasm Ability to work on own initiative Good organisational, interpersonal and team working skills A non-judgemental approach : A customer orientated project which will add value to your CV Opportunity to apply and develop personal organisation, decision making and ability to work on own initiative. Raised awareness and knowledge of how a health and social care provider operates The Organisation: Established in 2010 Recovery Cymru is a mutual-aid recovery community offering support, selfhelp, advice, activities, volunteering and social networks to those seeking recovery from drug and alcohol problems. We aim to build the recovery community in Wales, raise awareness of recovery and challenge stigma and work alongside treatment providers to develop systems of care. will benefit: A promotional book which will raise our profile Collation of feedback will led to an improved service Fresh ideas and new perspective Raised understanding and broader reach of the services we offer : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Cardiff and Vale 1-2 days a week, flexible. 2-3 months As soon as possible. 101

102 Organisation: Internship Title: South Wales Miners Museum Community Outreach Assistant (Ref: 706) South Wales Miners Museum in the beautiful Afan Valley portrays the working life of a miner and the hardship adults and children had to endure. The Museum is made up of both indoor and outdoor exhibits that include a Blacksmith Shop, Lamp Room and an Engine House. The internship: We encourage visits from Schools, community groups and families who we aim to inform and entertain. We want to increase our visitor numbers and we would like an intern to raise awareness of our Museum and facilities and outreach to other groups. The internship involves: Consulting with colleagues to understand current visitor demographics e.g. visitor numbers, who visits regularly, length of visits etc. Research Schools, local businesses and community groups to identify new groups to engage with Ascertain what visitors want from their Museum visit and potential barriers Skills Required: Interest in museums/heritage or outreach work is desirable Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to engage others Able to use own initiative Research skills : Gain experience of community outreach and research for a renowned Museum with the support of an experienced museum professional Valuable experience to add to your CV Opportunity to apply and develop skills in communication, research and team work. Raised awareness and knowledge of how a Museum operates Opportunity to gain a qualification in Volunteering & Community Involvement (after completion of 20 hours). The South Wales Miners' Museum is a registered charity run and managed by volunteers dedicated to promoting Industrial Heritage in the Afan Valley. All admission charges and donations go towards the running and maintenance of the Museum. The Organisation: The Museum is made up of both indoor and outdoor exhibits. Visit the Museum and find yourself being taken on a historical journey back in time. The Museum portrays the working life of a miner and the hardship adults and children had to endure. Outdoor exhibits include a Blacksmith Shop, Lamp Room and an Engine House. The Museum officially opened in 1976 and was the first mining Museum in Wales. Shortly after opening the Museum received the Prince of Wales Award. The Museum then went on to win numerous other prestigious awards and recognition including achieving fourth place in the Valleys Essential top ten. will benefit: Increased reach to the public and increase awareness of what we do Increase in visits Greater recognition of the Museum by schools, pupils and the general public Input and new perspective : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Port Talbot 1-2 day a week 2-3 months As soon as possible 102

103 Organisation: Internship Title: Changing Gearz Project Journalism- case studies & stories (Ref: 933) The Changing Gearz Project was developed in 2014 to provide opportunities for young people aged for engagement, training, employment or self-employment in a supportive environment using bicycles. The main themes are: bike maintenance and repair, cycle loan scheme, cycle training and activities for young people and art projects using bike parts. The internship: We would like an intern with an interest in creative writing or journalism to write articles, case studies and stories which we can use on our website and in marketing materials to promote our good work. The Internship will involve: Meeting with the Director to understand the organisation s aims and ethos Identifying news worthy stories which can be used on our website Speaking to young people, volunteers and other customers, collate feedback and write case studies Skills Required: Excellent communications skills, written and spoken Ability to work independently and use own initiative Ability to present information clearly in writing and in person Good communication skills : Opportunity to produce a customer orientated project which will add value to your CV Apply and demonstrate skills in journalism, creative writing and research Insight into how third sector organisation operates Apply and demonstrate initiative, project management and organisational skills The Organisation: The Changing Gearz Project was formed as part of the LIFT/CODI Project in Torfaen; Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent and was developed in 2014/5 to establish opportunities for young people aged for engagement; training; employment or self employment within a supportive environment and using cycles as the main part of the programme development. The LIFT Project has been funded through the Welsh Government Regional Collaboration Funding across the 3 local authorities targeted young people aged who are at risk of not earning or learning or at risk of not engaging or not reaching their potential. The main themes of the Changing Gearz Project are:-bike Maintenance and Repair, Cycle Loan scheme, Cycling training and activities for young people, Cycle sales and marketing, Arts Projects using cycle parts and the creation of creative products to use and sell. will benefit: The organisation will benefit from having a bank of case studies which can be used on our website, promotional purposes and in funding bids. New perspective and fresh ideas : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Pontypool, Torfaen 1-2 day a week 2-3 months As soon as possible 103

104 Organisation Jerome Gatehouse Collection Internship Title Archive Project (Ref: 340) We have a large and unique collection of Music (records, tapes, videos) and memorabilia which we would like archived. The Internship We would therefore like an Intern to design and lead an archiving project to develop a method for preserving the collection and making it accessible to the public. The internship involves: Reviewing our current storage methods (new database, website) Assess needs and best methodology for transferring and cataloguing items Research options for making info available via the internet Development of an action plan to direct other volunteers Skills required Research skills Interest in social history Ability to work on initiative Excellent and well structured organisational skills Good personal organisation, analysis, clear communicator Opportunity to practice archiving theory and practice Opportunity to demonstrate project management skills. Gain understanding of the challenges involved in archiving Gain a reference The organisation A unique international project which aims to advance the education of the public in the history of military and police bands through the maintenance of an archive collection of articles, artefacts, music and information. will benefit Raised awareness of the collection Fresh ideas Increased [potential for funding and sponsorship Required attendance Start date Newport 1 day per week flexible 2-3 months As soon as possible 104

105 Organisation Internship Title Macular Society Monitoring & Evaluation (Ref: 938) The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions (vision loss) like agerelated macular degeneration (AMD) for over 25 years. We offer information and support and we fund research to find a cure. The internship We are currently in the process of applying for funding to Big Lottery to enable us to run services in Wales such as befriending and to ensure we can support more people across the country. We would like an Intern to help us evidence the need for our services, gather feedback and document as an evaluation report. The internship will involve: Consult with staff members to understand the organization s aims, needs and future plans Gain feedback from members and other affected by the condition through focus groups, face to face interviews, survey monkey, consultations and phone calls. Gather views of organisations and individuals who we would work with through the project, for example low vision societies Collate findings and present in a report with a list of recommendations Conduct a mapping exercise of other support services in the area of vision loss Skills Required Knowledge of research and presenting information clearly Empathy for the cause Good communication and interpersonal skills Able to effectively manage time Opportunity to develop a piece of research and an evaluation for a client which you can add to your portfolio and CV Gain work experience at a well known national charity Apply and develop skills in project management, research, community consultation and organisation Gain a reference The Organisation The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) for over 25 years. We offer information and support and we fund research to find a cure. Through the support of membership of the Macular Society and the generous donations of all our supporters our services are free. If you d like to help us you can become a member of the Macular Society or make a donation. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date This placement will help us to evidence the need of our services which will be used in our funding bid to the Big Lottery. We also hope to gain fresh insights and recommendations to help us identify how we can improve our services. Various (this placement would involve travel to one or more focus groups in either South, North Wales or Powys dependent on where the Intern is based). Travel expenses will be reimbursed. 1-2 day a week, flexible 2 months, flexible As soon as possible 105

106 Organisation: Internship Title: Gift of Grace Newsletter Publishing Project (Ref: 739) We are a UK based charity set up to aid and support disadvantaged children in Africa between the ages of 5 and 12. Our mission is to improve the lives of children devastated by poverty, through our education and feeding programme. We would like to develop an electronic newsletter to showcase our work in Nigeria and to help raise awareness of our organisation and services. The internship: The internship will involve: Consulting with colleagues to understand the organisation s aims, ethos and requirements Research newsletters from other organisations for ideas, best practice and current trends Producing a newsletter template which can be published electronically Identifying news stories and writing copy Publishing the newsletter Skills Required: Good writing skills Interest in publishing, journalism or creative writing Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to use own initiative Creativity : Gain experience of journalism, publishing and media Valuable experience to add to your CV and build a portfolio Opportunity to apply and develop personal organisation, communication and ability to work on own initiative We are a UK based charity set up to aid and support disadvantaged children in Africa between the ages of 5 and 12. Our mission is to improve the lives of children devastated by poverty, through our education and feeding programme. The Organisation: The Gift of Grace Education Project provides free supplementary education, classroom resources, books and cooked meals to rural children. We believe that it is through education, giving children the best possible start in life, that we can best help to alleviate poverty in Africa. will benefit: Improved ability to reach people we can support Raised understanding of what we do Fresh ideas and new perspective : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Home Based (the charity is based in Cardiff) 1-2 day a week 2-3 months As soon as possible 106

107 Organisation: Internship Title: South Wales Miners Museum Museum Learning & Interpretation Assistant (Ref: 705) South Wales Miners Museum in the beautiful Afan Valley portrays the working life of a miner and the hardship adults and children had to endure. The Museum is made up of both indoor and outdoor exhibits that include a Blacksmith Shop, Lamp Room and an Engine House. The internship: We encourage School visits from Primary and Secondary Schools and we offer a broad range of sessions to educate pupils on mining life. We would like an intern to assist on developing new sessions and activity sheets and if there is interest deliver them. The internship will involve: Consulting with the Education Manager to understand current education methods/activities and visitor demographics Conduct research to identify new sessions and activity sheets Develop new ideas Deliver sessions to small groups of pupils (if there is interest) Skills Required: Interest in education or museums/heritage Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to engage others Able to use own initiative : Gain experience of developing a suite of educational tools for a renowned Museum with the support of an experienced education professional Valuable experience to add to your CV Opportunity to apply and develop skills in communication, research, public speaking and team work. Raised awareness and knowledge of how a Museum operates Opportunity to gain a qualification in Volunteering & Community Involvement (after completion of 20 hours). The South Wales Miners' Museum is a registered charity run and managed by volunteers dedicated to promoting Industrial Heritage in the Afan Valley. All admission charges and donations go towards the running and maintenance of the Museum. The Organisation: The Museum is made up of both indoor and outdoor exhibits. Visit the Museum and find yourself being taken on a historical journey back in time. The Museum portrays the working life of a miner and the hardship adults and children had to endure. Outdoor exhibits include a Blacksmith Shop, Lamp Room and an Engine House. The Museum officially opened in 1976 and was the first mining Museum in Wales. Shortly after opening the Museum received the Prince of Wales Award. The Museum then went on to win numerous other prestigious awards and recognition including achieving fourth place in the Valleys Essential top ten. will benefit: A wider range of education activities will increase our reach to the public and increase awareness of what we do Increase in School visits Greater recognition of the Museum by schools and pupils Input and new perspective : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Port Talbot 1-2 day a week 2-3 months As soon as possible 107

108 Organisation Cardiff People First Internship Title Archiving & Exhibitions (Ref: 939) We have a lot of photos, videos and memories about our organisation and we have recently had an exhibition on Ely Hospital (you can see the videos on our YouTube channel). We would like an Intern to organise and digitise our photos from the past, get memories from our members about them and upload them to the People s Collection Wales database as needed. The internship We also wish to develop a portable version of our Ely Hospital exhibition that we can loan out, which includes: board games, activities and workshops. We have all the hard work done for this, but need help to put it together. This would suit someone who in interested in working in museums or heritage, and in helping communities to participate. The Internship involves: Organise our photos from the past and digitise those we only have hard copies of Upload photos to the People s Collection Wales database as needed Develop a portable version of our Ely Hospital exhibition that we can loan out, this includes: board games, activities, workshops. Skills Required Understanding of what makes a good exhibition, and what is important to keep a record of. Understand how to scan and upload information, though some training can be given. Empathy for the cause Good organisational skills Good communication and interpersonal skills How you will benefit Training and experience in working with historical information, and in creating exhibitions. Gain valuable experience to put on your CV Apply and develop skills in time management, team work and leadership Experience in working with varied communities. The Organisation How the organisation will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Cardiff People First is run by people with a learning disability who stand up for their rights and try to change things for the better. We will make sure our history is kept for the future, and that more people will see our exhibition and understand the issues faced by people with a learning disability. Cardiff 2 days a week, flexible 2 4 months, negotiable, flexible As soon as possible Training in learning disability awareness provided 108

109 Organisation Women Seeking Sanctuary Advocacy Group Wales Internship Title Fundraising- research & bid writing (Ref: 957) Women Seeking Sanctuary Advocacy Group (WSSAG) Wales was set up in 2009 to support and empower women seeking sanctuary. The internship As a voluntary organisation we are reliant on funding to enable us to continue operating and developing. We would like an intern to research and pursue opportunities for acquiring funds, as well as supporting us in writing funding applications. This internship involves: Liaising with Coordinator to understand aims and future plans Research grants/funds through websites e.g. grant finder Produce a report of recommended funders and donors Assist with writing funding applications Skills Required Interest in business or charity fundraising is desirable Ability to work independently and manage time effectively Good communication and interpersonal skills Able to communicate the organisation s aims and follow opportunities to generate sustainable income Gain experience in charity fundraising and research for your CV Apply and develop your skills in organisation, time management and communication Gain an employment reference Gain an insight on how third sector organisation operates The Organisation Women seeking sanctuary advocacy group Wales is an advocacy organisation which works to empower asylum seekers, refugees and all women seeking sanctuary in Wales to effectively deal with legal, social, and economic challenges. will benefit Input from an alternative perspective New insights into potential funders and income generation Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Butetown, Cardiff 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, negotiable As soon as possible 109

110 New! Organisation Internship Title Garnsychan Partnership Journalism - Writing Case Studies (Ref: 977) We are a social enterprise focusing on community based economic and environmental regeneration. The internship We would like an intern to help increase our profile and contact with the local community by promoting our projects via newsletters, articles and a blog. The internship will involve some of the following: Writing case studies on volunteers and beneficiaries. Identifying and writing news worthy stories for use in our newsletter, the press, blogs and websites. Developing a newsletter aimed at the local community. Developing a blog and writing weekly posts. Skills Required Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Confidence with writing in a range of formats. Familiarity with marketing techniques. Able to work to own initiative. Awareness of social media. Apply and develop skills in journalism, creative writing and media You will gain valuable work experience which you can add to your CV Gain a reference. You will be contributing to an excellent cause. The Organisation The Garnsychan Partnership runs a range of projects to help tackle some of the problems often associated with the ex coal mining communities of the south Wales valleys. We run a community garden / allotment project, a lunch club for older people, a furniture recycling warehouse and a crisis project. Each project is supported by volunteers, and we want to promote volunteering and recognise volunteer contributions. will benefit Fresh ideas and a new perspective. New skills and experience. Someone to dedicate their time specifically to this project. Required Attendance Start Date Garndiffaith, near Pontypool, home based is also a possibility 1-2 days a week, flexible 2-3 months As soon as possible 110

111 Organisation Leonard Cheshire Disability New! Internship Title Young Volunteer Recruitment (Ref: 972) Leonard Cheshire Disability offers a great opportunity for a young person to gain insight into the charity sector and the importance of volunteering for the organisation. We would like an Intern to help us recruit young volunteers for an assistive technology project at LCD s services in Wales. The internship The Internship involves: Recruit young volunteers for the organisation Create new, innovative ways to get young people engaged in volunteering Determine the best places, time and methods to recruit young volunteers Develop and deliver a survey for volunteers/potential volunteers to find out volunteering interests and what motives them to volunteer Develop a Best Practice guide for how to recruit young volunteers so other LCD services can benefit from your findings Skills Required Ability to engage young people, and talk to people you do not know Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently Creative, innovative and able to take initiative Travel to different services in Wales How you will benefit Gain experience with volunteering and volunteer coordination in a large charity Knowledge of how to do surveys and produce documents with the findings Apply and develop skills in communication, time management and team work Raised awareness of disability issues Gain a reference The Organisation How the organisation will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Leonard Cheshire Disability is the UK s leading charity supporting people with disability. Every year, we support thousands of people in the UK and around the world with physical and learning disabilities to fulfil their potential and live the lives they choose. We work to create a society in which every person is equally valued. We believe that people with disabilities should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose - with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society. This belief is at the heart of everything we do. The intern will have a direct impact on how the organisation will recruit young volunteers in the future as well as ensuring that the organisation has enough young volunteers to carry out projects in Wales. At one of our services in North or South Wales (Colwyn Bay; Llangollen; Cardiff (Radyr); Newport; Johnstown Minimum 2-3 days a week 3 months As soon as possible All out of pocket expenses paid - Full induction and training as required for the role 111

112 West Wales Organisation Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Internship Title Advocacy and Policy Making (Ref: 857) We are looking for an intern to help us develop our policy and influencing capacity as part of our strategy to increase our influence on decision makers and opinion formers at national, regional and local levels. The internship Your input will help us to capitalise on our major rebrand in early 2014 and a calendar of associated activity. We want to grow and diversify our services and social enterprises and the number of partners we work with.. The internship will involve: Researching key aspects of homelessness and social exclusion to support the launch and development of policy campaigns Drafting of responses to policy documents Establishing a database of key policy contacts Arranging meetings between senior staff and policy contacts Assisting staff to prepare and follow up on policy meetings Developing a bank of case studies to support our policy work in conjunction with wider communications and fundraising plans Skills Required Experience of researching and analysing information in a policy context Interest in the third sector in Wales Strong planning and reporting skills with ability to draft policies Ability to engage sensitively and respectfully with service users Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to network and secure the support of third parties Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Welsh speaker desirable How you will benefit Opportunity to apply and develop research and policy skills in a period of major organisational development Opportunity to evidence third sector policy experience within a CV Opportunity to evidence a range of skills within a CV, including planning and analytical skills, team work, personal effectiveness and troubleshooting. Raised awareness of the third sector in Wales and issues affecting those people who are homeless, vulnerably housed and socially excluded. The Organisation We are an ambitious organisation supporting 1,000 adults and young people each year in Ceredigion and surrounding counties who are either homeless or vulnerably housed through a range of services and social enterprises. One in four of our 40 staff were homeless themselves and we involve homeless people in all aspects of the organisation, including volunteering. We have a very strong ethos of inclusion and work in partnership with a range of like-minded organisations to develop new and innovative ways of developing our services, including through social enterprises. We are growing and now turn over 1 million each year and have offices in Aberystwyth and Cardigan. How the organisation will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Increase our ability to influence key decision makers Identify opportunities to partner with other organisations Establish key practices and procedures for campaigns and wider policy work Identify the on-going resource required to develop and deliver policy activity Our Head Office, 18 Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth SY23 1HX 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, negotiable Negotiable Travel expenses and lunch allowances provided in line with our volunteer policy. The project plan will be agreed with the Executive Director and the intern will be supervised and supported by the Volunteer Co-ordinator. 112

113 Organisation: Football Association of Wales Commercial & Community Sponsorship (Ref: 850) Internship Title: The Welsh Premier League formed in 1992 and there are 12 football clubs in Wales top flight competition. The Internship: We would like an Intern with lots of initiative to help us develop more commercial and community partnerships at an individual club level. By researching and pursuing new contacts you will make a real difference in building our brand and increasing our funds. The internship will involve : Speak to colleagues to understand aims, requirements and opportunities Research potential new partnerships e.g. individuals, local businesses, community groups, schools etc. Collate findings into a list of potential sponsors/partners Promote club in the community projects by developing contacts with (and if interest )visiting e.g. schools, youth clubs, colleges Skills Required: Interest in business, communications or community engagement Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines : Opportunity to apply and develop skills in business and communications for a well known, national sports organisation Enhance your CV Opportunity to practice and develop skills in time management, teamwork and leadership Networking opportunities Gain an employment reference The Organisation: The Football Association of Wales is the third oldest association in the world, having come into existence in The association has governed football in Wales continually since that date. The FAW is a member of FIFA (affiliated since 1910) and UEFA (affiliated since 1954) and is one of the five associations (together with FIFA, The FA, SFA and IFA) that make up the International Football Association Board, the guardians of the "Laws of the Game". will benefit: Input from a skilled business and communications person Fresh perspective and new ideas Increased resources and income generation : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Choose from the following locations: Aberystwyth, Bala, Bangor, Carmarthen, Flintshire, Newtown, Port Talbot, Powys, Prestatyn, Rhyl, Wrexham. 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible Flexible 113

114 Organisation Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust Funding / Grant Research (Ref: 639) Internship Title We would like an intern to research funding opportunities. One of the key business functions within the third sector are researching the availability of funding from Trusts and grant making bodies and making applications to meet the criteria. The internship Funders make their funding criteria available through a number of mediums via their websites, funding databases, newsletters. Funder s criteria can direct and shape the nature of future projects. The internship involves: Consulting with colleagues and volunteers to understand the charity s aims and objectives Research potential funding opportunities via funding databases, known sources, specialist sector communications Produce a recommendations report with suggested funders If time allows, develop a funding application under the guidance of colleagues Skills Required Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good organisation skills Ability to organise information Business and analysis skills Opportunity to apply and develop skills in business planning and finance Opportunity to demonstrate organisation skills, time management and communication Opportunity to make a lasting difference to our organisation The Organisation Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust is a membership organisation and registered charity. In partnership with Ceredigion County Council the Trust is working hard to save Cardigan Castle and associated buildings on its 2 acre site. The Trust has secured 4.5m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and a further 4.7m from WEFO towards the 11m project, and in June 2012 was awarded 743,345 by the Communities Asset Transfer grant, the final piece of the funding. One of the most important parts of the funding package is the 150k that Cadwgan has committed to raise from the community, which will be acquired through ongoing fundraising events. For more information visit: will benefit: Robust research to expand possible funders Increased understanding of what funders are aiming to achieve New perspective and ideas : Required Attendance Start Date Home Based (the Trust is based in Cardigan) 1-2 day per week 2-3 months As soon as possible 114

115 Organisation Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Internship Title Fundraising (Ref: 853) We are looking for an intern to help us develop our fundraising plan and activities to grow our fundraised income as part of wider plans for our growth, diversification and repositioning. The internship will involve some or all of these tasks according to experience and availability: The internship Drafting a generic case for support document Co-ordinating and drafting fundraising bids Researching and recommending a fundraising database in line with wider database developments Establishing a fundraising volunteer programme in conjunction with the Volunteer Coordinator Establishing a fundraising communications plan within wider communications and rebrand plans and activities. Skills Required Knowledge of the key principles of fundraising and/or marketing Ability to research and analyse organisational information Strong communication skills- ability to write creatively Ability to work with others across the organisation Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Welsh speaker desirable Opportunity to apply and develop fundraising skills during a period of major organisational development. Opportunity to evidence fundraising experience for your CV Opportunity to further evidence a range of skills within a CV, including planning and analytical skills, team work, personal effectiveness and troubleshooting. Raised awareness of the third sector in Wales and issues affecting those people who are homeless, vulnerably housed and socially excluded. The Organisation We are an ambitious organisation supporting 1,000 adults and young people each year in Ceredigion and surrounding counties who are either homeless or vulnerably housed through a range of services and social enterprises. One in four of our 40 staff were homeless themselves and we involve homeless people in all aspects of the organisation, including volunteering. We have a very strong ethos of inclusion and work in partnership with a range of like-minded organisations to develop new and innovative ways of developing our services, including through social enterprises. We are a growing organisation and now turn over 1 million each year and have offices in Aberystwyth and Cardigan. will benefit Increase our fundraised income Establish key practices and procedures for fundraising Train key staff and volunteers in fundraising Identify the on-going resource required to deliver and develop a fundraising plan Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Our Head Office, 18 Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth SY23 1HX 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, negotiable Negotiable Travel expenses and lunch allowances provided in line with our volunteer policy. A detailed project plan for the placement will be agreed with Finance and Administration Manager. The intern will be supervised and supported by the Volunteer Co-ordinator, who also has extensive experience in fundraising and development. 115

116 Organisation Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust Fundraising Development (Ref: 637) Internship Title Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust has recently secured funding to help save Cardigan Castle and the associated buildings on its 2 acre site. One of the most important parts of the funding is the 150k that Cadwgan has committed to raise from the community, which will be acquired through ongoing fundraising events The internship Cadwgan has some ideas for fund raising e.g. businesses charity of the year, giving individuals the chance to buy a castle stone, however we want new ideas and to create a plan of activity for the year ahead. The internship involves: Consulting with colleagues and volunteers to understand aims, requirements and opportunities Review current fund-raising policy and get feedback Generate ideas for new initiatives and conduct research to assess viability and effectiveness Produce a plan of fundraising activity for the year ahead and begin to put the plan into action Skills Required An interest in marketing, or fundraising Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good organisational and time management skills An opportunity to apply and develop skills in marketing, communications and fund raising An opportunity to network Opportunity to practice and develop skills in negotiation, team working, communication and time management The Organisation Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust is a membership organisation and registered charity. In partnership with Ceredigion County Council the Trust is working hard to save Cardigan Castle and associated buildings on its 2 acre site. The Trust has secured 4.5m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and a further 4.7m from WEFO towards the 11m project, and in June 2012 was awarded 743,345 by the Communities Asset Transfer grant, the final piece of the funding. One of the most important parts of the funding package is the 150k that Cadwgan has committed to raise from the community, which will be acquired through ongoing fundraising events. For more information visit: will benefit: A plan of fund raising activity will lead to improved marketing and better use of resources New ideas and fresh perspective Greater engagement with the community will lead to an increase in fundraising : Required Attendance Start Date Home Based (the Trust is based in Cardigan) 1-2 day per week 2-3 months As soon as possible 116

117 Organisation Internship Title New! Cymdeithas Llandudoch- St Dogmaels Community Association Website and Social Media Development (Ref: 905) We would like an Intern to develop a website and Facebook page for our community association. We undertake projects in response to the needs of our neighbourhood and we have won awards from Keep Wales Tidy and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park for our environmental work. The internship By developing our web presence, you will make a big difference in helping us promote what we do, which will lead to better engagement with the local community and potential partners. The internship will involve: Development of a website Identifying and uploading content onto website Development of a Facebook page Integration of the social networking site with the main website Train colleagues on how to maintain website Skills Required Website development skills Excellent IT skills Knowledge of current trends in web design Good communication and interpersonal skills Opportunity to develop a website for a client which you can add to your portfolio and CV Opportunity to apply and develop website design skills, IT consultancy, and project management Apply and develop skills in communication, organisation and leadership Gain a reference The Organisation Cymdeithas Llandudoch - St Dogmaels Community Association undertake projects in response to community needs. As part of the project we have provided properly certificated training opportunities for young people in brush cutting & chainsaw work which has enabled them to gain skills and confidence and a means of earning or setting up in business. We have organised the development of a disabled access path around the village green, raised 38,000 towards a village playground, organised a village firework display. Also as individuals we organize & co-ordinate the village s Japanese knotweed eradication programme across some 95 properties in the village. will benefit Required Attendance Start Date This placement will help us to develop our online profile, by designing the website and social media sites, and this will allow us to use these to their full potential. It will also help us to establish improved communication with volunteers and other organisations. St Dogmaels, North Pembrokeshire (accommodation may be available, some home working if preferred) 1-2 day a week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible As soon as possible 117

118 Organisation Cymdeithas Gofal The Care Society Internship Title IT Review & Development (Ref: 855) We are looking for an intern to help us develop our IT plan and capacity as part of our strategy to significantly grow our charity, diversify our services and social enterprises and increase our partners. Your expertise will help us to develop smarter working practices between our locations and within a predominately rural area of operation. The internship The internship will involve: Scoping our IT requirements in line with the strategy Auditing our current IT resources and identifying an IT plan and budget to meet organisational requirements Identifying staff training needs and recommending how best to meet these Providing IT technical support to key projects e.g. to establish a customer management databases Providing IT technical support to key functions e.g. finance, marketing, HR Skills Required Technical IT skills including database development Strong planning skills and the ability to consult a range of staff on IT requirements Ability to report on progress and outcomes Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Welsh speaker desirable Opportunity to apply and develop IT skills in a period of major organisational development Opportunity to evidence applied IT experience for your CV Opportunity to evidence a range of skills within a CV, including planning and analytical skills, team work, personal effectiveness and troubleshooting. Raised awareness of the third sector in Wales and issues affecting those people who are homeless, vulnerably housed and socially excluded. The Organisation We are an ambitious organisation supporting 1,000 adults and young people each year in Ceredigion and surrounding counties who are either homeless or vulnerably housed through a range of services and social enterprises. One in four of our 40 staff were homeless themselves and we involve homeless people in all aspects of the organisation, including volunteering. We have a very strong ethos of inclusion and work in partnership with a range of like-minded organisations to develop new and innovative ways of developing our services, including through social enterprises. We are growing and now turn over 1 million each year and have offices in Aberystwyth and Cardigan. will benefit Increase our effectiveness and capacity across all areas Identify cost/benefit of any potential investments in IT Identify opportunities to provide IT support to third party organisations as a social enterprise Establish key practices and procedures for IT and train staff to meet these Identify the on-going resource required to deliver and develop the IT plan Required Attendance Start Date Other Info Our Head Office, 18 Chalybeate Street, Aberystwyth SY23 1HX 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, negotiable Negotiable Travel expenses and lunch allowances provided in line with our volunteer policy. The placement will be supported by the Finance and Administration Manager with the support of the Volunteer Co-ordinator 118

119 Organisation Internship Title Pembroke 21C Community Association Website Development (Ref: 877) We would like an Intern to develop a website for our organisation, Pembroke 21C Community Association. There is also the opportunity to develop a website for our social enterprise. The websites will showcase what we do, our services and our projects/activities which will lead to an increased awareness and hopefully attract future volunteers and funding. The internship The Internship involves: Speaking to colleagues to understand requirements in particular with PAVS (Pembroke Volunteer Centre) who will support the Intern Suggest recommendations for the website e.g. layout, content etc. to ensure it is technically and visually sound Develop the website with PAVS Communities 2.0 project Develop integration of Facebook and Twitter Train staff and volunteers in how to use the website Skills Required Previous experience of developing websites Ability to work both independently and in a team Good communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of social media Opportunity to gain experience of delivering web solutions and providing IT consultancy, which you can add to your CV Apply and develop skills in leadership, time management and communication Experience of working in a third sector environment Gain an employment reference The Organisation will benefit Required Attendance Start Date Pembroke 21C is Pembroke s Community Association based in Foundry House Community Centre. We host a range of groups who develop projects to regenerate the community this includes: Regeneration and management of the Pembroke Millponds and Holyland Community Woodland Pembroke Can Make a Difference dealing with issues of sustainable development and currently delivering a project around local and seasonal food to encourage behaviour change Pembroke Farmers Market St Oswald s Community Garden The Pembroke Story heritage project. Pemb Tech a group whose passion is IT meeting twice a week. A new website which will showcase our services and work Increased awareness of our organisation will enable us to serve our community better Input from an IT expert Pembroke (with some home working if preferred) 1 2 days 2-3 Months As soon as possible 119

120 Organisation Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust New! Internship Title IT Software Research / Development (Ref: 983) Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust has secured funding to help save Cardigan Castle and the associated buildings on their two acre site. This is a complex project for which a clear project management system is required. Key project areas include building management, shop & restaurant stocking, bookings system, events planning and fundraising. The internship We use several systems for project planning, including gantt charts in excel and task lists in word and a google calendar, however the systems overlap which means information is often repeated and inaccurate. We want an intern to research and recommend one system for us to use. The system would need to have key milestones and the ability to allocate tasks to staff members. The internship involves: Consulting with staff to understand aims, requirements and opportunities Review current project management systems Research various project management software including functionality and costs Produce a recommendations report to capture the pros and cons of each Skills Required Proven knowledge of software research Excellent IT skills Good communication skills - written and spoken Good organisational and time management skills Able to use initiative An opportunity to apply and develop skills in IT software research / development A professional project to add to your CV Opportunity to practice and develop skills in negotiation, communication, research and time management The Organisation Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust is a membership organisation and registered charity. In partnership with Ceredigion County Council the Trust is working hard to save Cardigan Castle and associated buildings on its 2 acre site. The Trust has secured 4.5m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and a further 4.7m from WEFO towards the 11m project, and in June 2012 was awarded 743,345 by the Communities Asset Transfer grant, the final piece of the funding. Cadwgan has committed to raise 150,000 from the community, which will be acquired through ongoing fundraising events. For more information visit: will benefit More effective working Clear task allocation Integration of projects Ability to better manage a complex project with multiple key milestones Required Attendance Start Date Home Based (the Trust is based in Cardigan) 1-2 day per week 2-3 months As soon as possible 120

121 Organisation: Football Association of Wales Club Photographer & Designer (Ref: 872) Internship Title: The Welsh Premier League formed in 1992 and there are 12 football clubs in Wales top flight competition. We would like a creative Intern skilled in photography to capture images at our football games. Your input will make a real difference in enhancing our public profile and help us build awareness of our organisation. The Internship: The internship will involve : To provide images from all home games (league and cup), capture shots from around the ground with fans and take any photos needed by the club s commercial team. Upload photos to the club s photography website ready for match reports etc. photography to WPL Community Promotions Officer after matches Take photos as and when needed at club events and other occasions To produce / design promotions for all relevant events as required by the club s commercial team Skills Required: Interns must be able to supply their own camera equipment Interest in sports would be an advantage Ability to work on own initiative Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines : Opportunity to develop your portfolio with a suite of professional images for a national sporting organisation Enhance your CV Opportunity to practice and develop skills in consultancy, time management and independent working Gain an employment reference The Organisation: The Football Association of Wales is the third oldest association in the world, having come into existence in The association has governed football in Wales continually since that date. The FAW is a member of FIFA (affiliated since 1910) and UEFA (affiliated since 1954) and is one of the five associations (together with FIFA, The FA, SFA and IFA) that make up the International Football Association Board, the guardians of the "Laws of the Game". will benefit: A bank of professional images which can be used on our website, social media and in the press which will increase our public profile Improved marketing resources : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Choose from the following locations: Aberystwyth, Bala, Bangor, Carmarthen, Flintshire, Newtown, Port Talbot, Powys, Prestatyn, Rhyl, Wrexham. 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible Flexible 121

122 Organisation: Internship Title: Cymdeithas Llandudoch- St Dogmaels Community Association Promotional Film- Green Project (Ref: 892) New! We are a community association that undertakes projects in response to the needs of our neighbourhood. We have won awards from Keep Wales Tidy and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park for our environmental work. We would like an Intern to create a short film to capture the successful work we have been doing to eradicate Himalayan balsam, which has involved clearing 50 acres of land over-run by this weed. The film will also be a practical guide to enable people to do their bit at eradicating this weed. The internship: Using existing photos and footage, you will create an informative and engaging film which can be used at our events, on our website and UTube. The internship will involve: Organising existing photos and footage and selecting appropriate imagery for the film Making site visits to areas affected by Himalayan Balsam & Japanese Knotweed to understand the challenges, the impact of these invasive species and to take more pictures of volunteer working parties if appropriate Editing photos/ film footage, developing narrative and captions and developing a short film Publish via YouTube, through our website and make available for events Skills Required: Experience of film making or photography Creativity and enthusiasm Ability to work on own initiative Interest in green issues, horticulture, biodiversity is desirable : A customer orientated project which you can add to your portfolio Opportunity to apply and develop personal organisation, consultancy, decision making and ability to work on own initiative. Raised awareness and knowledge of how a community association operates Gain a reference The Organisation: Cymdeithas Llandudoch - St Dogmaels Community Association undertake projects in response to community needs. As part of the project we have provided properly certificated training opportunities for young people in brush cutting & chainsaw work which has enabled them to gain skills and confidence and a means of earning or setting up in business. We have organised the development of a disabled access path around the village green, raised 38,000 towards a village playground, organised a village firework display. Also as individuals we organize & co-ordinate the village s Japanese knotweed eradication programme across some 95 properties in the village. will benefit: The promotional film which will help us achieve our aims of sharing with other communities and organisations how we are eradicating Himalayan Balsam and Japanese Knotweed. We wish to inform and inspire other to take action, and give them confidence that success is possible. Increased understanding of what we do and how we work : Required Attendance: : Start Date: St Dogmaels, North Pembrokeshire (accommodation may be available) 1-2 day a week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible As soon as possible 122

123 Organisation: Football Association of Wales Communications & PR (Ref: 849) Internship Title: The Welsh Premier League formed in 1992 and there are 12 football clubs in Wales top flight competition. We would like an Intern to help us improve and develop our communications and PR activities at an individual club level. This will involve maintaining our website and social media pages, writing press releases and pursuing new initiatives for raising our public profile. The Internship: Your input will make a real difference to our promotions and help us build awareness of what we do. The internship will involve : Speak to colleagues to understand aims, requirements and opportunities Maintain our website, social media pages (Facebook and Twitter) and e-newsletter by writing lively and engaging copy Identify news worthy stories and write and disseminate press releases Build strong relationship with local press and record press coverage Produce a media contacts list Skills Required: Interest in marketing, communications or PR Proven knowledge of marketing and PR techniques Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines : Opportunity to apply and develop skills in marketing and communications for a well known, national sports organisation Enhance your CV Opportunity to practice and develop skills in time management, teamwork and leadership Networking opportunities Gain an employment reference The Organisation: The Football Association of Wales is the third oldest association in the world, having come into existence in The association has governed football in Wales continually since that date. The FAW is a member of FIFA (affiliated since 1910) and UEFA (affiliated since 1954) and is one of the five associations (together with FIFA, The FA, SFA and IFA) that make up the International Football Association Board, the guardians of the "Laws of the Game". will benefit: Input from a skilled marketing and communications person Fresh perspective and new ideas Improved marketing resources Increased financial support : Required Attendance: : Start Date: Choose from the following locations: Aberystwyth, Bala, Bangor, Carmarthen, Flintshire, Newtown, Port Talbot, Powys, Prestatyn, Rhyl, Wrexham. 1-2 days per week, flexible 2-3 months, flexible Flexible 123