Job Description

Placement Volunteers at the British Red Cross are highly valued for the skills and energy they bring. We aim to provide our placement volunteers with an insight into the daily workings of the world's largest humanitarian organisation. They will have access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities during their placement with possible ad hoc opportunities to get involved in other areas of activity. Our volunteers will help make a great contribution to the work of the British Red Cross and will be responsible for achieving specific agreed objectives within one of our various departments. While we don't offer voluntary internships, we are happy for you to describe yourself as an intern on your CV, if you feel that would be helpful The expected start date for the placement will be 1 September 2025 and the placement will run for 12 weeks, up to 3 days each week. The placement location will be The British Red Cross office 5 Donnybrewer Road, Derry/Londonderry, (BT47 3PD). About the role: We are looking for a hardworking and passionate individual to support us with the development and delivery of the HumanKind Programme. This programme provides cross-community humanitarian engagement activities in the Londonderry~Derry and Strabane area we are hoping to work with local people who know the area to help us meet our objectives. We are funded through Derry City and Strabane District Council who are funded by PEACEPLUS a programme managed by the Special EU programmes body (SEUPB). Our funding includes covering community activity days and community volunteering events, which you will be able to get involved with where you have availability. We are looking for someone that works well in a team environment as well as handling tasks independently. This role does not require any prior experience or knowledge; you just need to be eager to learn and become part of the team. This is a versatile role that allows for flexibility and adaptability when it comes to working hours and tasks. We can work with you and make sure that you get as much out of the volunteer placement as possible. We would like our programme to have as much impact as possible and to reach as many people as possible, having your support could play a huge role in helping us achieve this. You can help us in a variety of ways, with the delivery of our activities, with getting the word out to more people about our opportunities or in the development and planning of our programme. Tasks include: - In this role we are looking for someone to support the Project Manager on different elements of the programme. - Direct delivery of activities. - Supporting the recruitment of participants. - Planning activities and developing the programme. The skills you need: You don't need any qualifications but being willing to try something new, being flexible and being able to communicate well in-person, over the phone or over email will be important. We are also hoping that you are hard-working and have good time management skills, so that you can prioritise what needs to be done. You will also be working as a team with the Project Manager so we hope that you have teamwork skill but also can work independently on a project or task. Bursary Scheme The British Red Cross offers a bursary scheme to those placement volunteers from low-income households. Eligibility will be determined through a separate application process open to all short-listed candidates. All British Red Cross volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket reasonable expenses. For this scheme we are defining low-income households as: Inside London: Living with family or partner 25,000 or under. Living independently 22.500 or under Outside London: Living with family or partner 18,500 or under. Living independently 16,500 or under Young People and this role Our placement volunteer opportunities are open to people at different stages of their career, aged 15 or above. Whether you're student, a recent graduate or someone with more experience looking for a career change, we would be happy to hear from you. Anyone can volunteer with the Red Cross from the age of 15. An individual risk assessment, parental consent and safeguarding considerations will be required for those aged 15 - 17. The nature of the activities specific to your placement opportunity may mean that you need to be 18 years or older. Diversity We welcome applications from people of different backgrounds, experience and circumstances. We seek to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible to all, with equality, diversity and fairness at the core of what we do. We invite applications from individuals regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or political belief and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all of our applicants. The British Red Cross is committed to being inclusive, with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences - including disabled and ethnic minority candidates. We value fresh perspectives and insights gained by involving and welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. This is to contribute to the breadth of experience we need to respond to people in crisis.

Why we want you: We need volunteers to help us 'behind the scenes'. It's up to you how you choose to help. You could be undertaking some admin tasks, offering your specialist knowledge or supporting in another way. Whatever you do, you will be getting involved in a great cause.

Tasks: General admin tasks


Other tasks as required by the team



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Skills: Good communication


Flexible and willing to help the team with a range of tasks



Reliable, organised and able to work independently



Good IT skills



Benefits: Meet new people and be part of a supportive and inclusive team


A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones



All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training)



Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training



An opportunity to be part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people's lives