Please note: this internship is only available to current students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster University.
If you apply for this role the information within your application will be shared with the recruiting organisation.
Giving HOPE is a project based at Lancaster University’s Department of Sociology, soon to transition into a Community Interest Company (CIC). At the core of our offer are our co-produced HOPE Boxes—designed and created with women with lived experience the boxes are distributed to Health Trusts and Local Authorities across England to support mothers and infants separated due to safeguarding concerns.
Role Overview
The Volunteer Development Intern will play a key role in expanding Giving HOPE’s reach and engagement across the University. You will work with the team to develop a volunteering programme for the project. This would include developing Giving HOPE Ambassadors within University departments and work with the Lancaster Award team to promote and recruit students to volunteering roles.
This internship is ideal for someone passionate about social impact, with strong communication and organisational skills, and looking to gain experience in project development, volunteer management and community engagement.
Please consider how you format your cover letter and refer to the job description and person specification below. Please submit a CV (maximum of two sides) and a Cover Letter (maximum one side) both tailored to the role.
Preferred start date: 3rd March 2025
Expected end date: 4th May 2025
Working Hours: Flexible 7 hours week (70-hours in total)
Location: Remotely (in the UK) and on Lancaster University campus