VOLUNTEER INTERN INFORMATION PACK World Cancer Research Fund UK Fundraising Volunteer Intern Closing date: Monday 12 th October 2015 This pack includes: WELCOME LETTER ABOUT THE VOLUNTEER INTERSHIP PERSON SPECIFICATION HOW TO APPLY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MONITORING FORM For more information about the organisation please visit our website: www.wcrf-uk.org
WELCOME If you're passionate about healthy living and health promotion, and want to see a world where no one develops a preventable cancer, why not consider joining us at World Cancer Research Fund UK? Cancer currently affects one in two people in the UK but, as the cancer prevention experts, we know that about a third of the most common cancers can be prevented through eating a healthy diet, being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight. World Cancer Research Fund UK champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity, so that we can empower people to make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk. We are a member of the World Cancer Research Fund network of cancer prevention charities based in Europe, the Americas and Asia. As a network, we are the world s leading authority on cancer prevention through diet, weight and physical activity. To meet our vision of living in a world where no one develops a preventable cancer, we need high quality and motivated employees from a mix of backgrounds and with a range of skills and experiences. In return, we aim to offer the best possible working environment for people so that talent is nurtured and developed. Within this intern pack you will find additional information about the Internship role you are applying for. To apply for this Internship, please complete and submit a CV, covering letter (maximum two pages) and the attached equal opportunities form. If you have any queries please contact Human Resources at hr@wcrf.org or visit our website at www.wcrf-uk.org. On behalf of World Cancer Research Fund UK we thank you for your interest in helping to prevent cancer and wish you the best of luck with your application. Best Wishes, Human Resources 2
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic volunteer intern who is will help in supporting the development of World Cancer Research Fund UK s fundraising department and gain insight into a verity of Fundraising activities. Who you will be volunteering with: You will be volunteering with World Cancer Research Fund UK s fundraising team who work hard to raise funds for our vital cancer prevention research and health information programmes. They fundraise from the following avenues: Corporate Events Community Memorials Trusts Individual & Legacy giving World Cancer Research Fund UK s Fundraising Department HEAD OF FUNDRAISING DEPUTY HEAD OF FUNDRAISING DATA SERVICES MANAGER DONOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER LEGACY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER TRUSTS AND STATUTORY FUNDRAISING MANAGER DATA & ANALYSIS MANAGER CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP FUNDRAISER EVENTS FUNDRAISER DATA EXECUTIVE FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT What we are looking for: Someone with enthusiasm, looking for their first exposure to the charity sector Someone who is organised, and able to prioritise Excellent communications skills to produce high quality work and build effective relationships with internal and external contacts Able to work independently as well as being a reliable and conscientious team member Good command of IT applications and databases Proactive approach and good negotiator A willingness to learn 3
JOB DESCRIPTION ob title Department Reporting to Responsible for Internship Length Location Travel expenses Fundraising Volunteer Intern Fundraising Events Fundraising Manager N/A 3 months, 2 3 days a week 22 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3HH This is a voluntary role but contributions to lunch and travel expenses of up 10.00 per day will be reimbursed Main purpose of the Internship The volunteer intern will work alongside the Fundraising Assistant to support the development of World Cancer Research Fund UK fundraising programmes, specifically community and events, working within budgets to maximise income targets. In the financial year 2015/16 the year of our 25 th Birthday, we want to increase our income from community fundraising by over 200%, and our events programmes will be growing too. You will pay a key part in supporting us to do this, as well as bringing our work to life for these supporters, and showing them the difference that their support makes. There will also be the opportunity to volunteer alongside and learn about other programmes including legacy fundraising, trusts fundraising and corporate fundraising. The volunteer intern will be supervised by the Events Manager, but will work closely with the Fundraising Assistant on a daily basis. The role also works closely with other fundraising colleagues when required to support WCRF UK s fundraising programmes. Main duties and responsibilities A 1 2 3 B 1 2 3 C 1 Community Support our successful Get Fruity! Fundraiser through keeping in touch with participants, finding new ways to promote the event and supporting with the administration Support to reach more university students with our cancer prevention messages by researching RAGSs, working to build relationships with them and finding ways to inspire them to support WCRF UK Support the team to build up deep, meaningful relationships for our individual community fundraisers by creating personalised, heartfelt thank you communication to them Events Support Team Cancer Prevention our team of runners in the Virgin London Marathon- to maximise their fundraising potential by giving them the warmest welcome to the team, and helping the fundraising Assistant to look after their needs in the run up to the big day To Support Team Cancer Prevention and lead cheer points at events throughout the period, supporting with recruitment of on the day volunteers Support the Fundraising Assistant to manage our successful skydiving programme, including contacting prospective jumpers, and supporting with the administration relating to this programme. General When necessary, support others in the team, including the Corporate Development Manager through perspective research, the Legacy Development Manager with the logistics for our legacy event, and our Trusts Development Manager, as well as any other tasks relevant to support the department 4
PERSON SPECIFICATION The person specification describes the specific experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and attributes that are needed for the Volunteer Internship. Application Assessment Interview Experience Working in a team environment Working in an office environment Knowledge and technical skills Personal attributes Communicating complex ideas to the general public Excellent IT knowledge and MS Office skills Knowledge of social media and using it for marketing Passionate about fundraising and the third sector Strong organisational and planning skills Able to prioritise and deliver high quality work to tight deadlines Excellent communication and social skills Enthusiastic, motivated, reliable and willingness to learn Professional, inquisitive attitude Enjoys individual, team and collaborative working Committed to policies and aims of WCRF UK 5
HOW TO APPLY Timetable Closing date for applications: Monday 12 th October 2015 First interviews: w/c 19 th October 2015 Second interviews: To apply You can apply for this role by submitting a CV, covering letter (maximum two pages) and completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Your covering letter should provide specific examples of past achievements to demonstrate how you meet each criterion of the Person Specification, and should also highlight how your skills and experience would benefit World Cancer Research Fund UK. Your CV, covering letter and completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form can be submitted by email or post: E-mail: Address: hr@wcrf.org Human Resources World Cancer Research Fund UK 22 Bedford Square London WC1B 3HH UK Phone: 020 7343 4200 If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. 6
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MONITORING FORM World Cancer Research Fund UK is committed to equal opportunities for all. Please help us monitor the effectiveness of our Equal Opportunity Policy by completing and returning this form. This will be separated from your application prior to assessment and used solely for statistical purposes. Post applied for: Please tick the appropriate boxes below: GENDER Male Female DISABILITY World Cancer Research Fund UK welcomes applications from people with disabilities. The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 describes a disability as a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on a person s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Having read this definition, do you consider yourself to have a disability? Yes No ETHNIC GROUP The categories indicated below are those recommended for use by the Commission for Racial Equality. How would you best describe your ethnic origin? Bangladeshi Black African Black Caribbean Black Other (please specify) Chinese Indian Irish Pakistani White Other (please specify)... NATIONALITY UK Other (please specify)... Thank you for answering these questions. 7