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Placement Team Support (Youth Engagement - SafeMates, London)

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British Red Cross

20d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    People, HR & Administration
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong communication skills, experience with Microsoft apps, confidence in digital tools like Canva, and good project management. Be self-motivated and a team player, able to work remotely.
  • You will create engaging resources using Canva, support program development, attend steering group meetings, and assist with volunteer training materials and general admin tasks.

Requirements

  • Good verbal and written communication skills - Essential
  • Experience using Microsoft applications e.g. Word, Powerpoint – Essential
  • Confident using digital creation tools such as Canva – Essential
  • Able to work remotely
  • Ability to be independently motivated as well as work as part of a team
  • Good project management skills

Responsibilities

  • The volunteer will lead on creating resources using Canva to engage project volunteers and promote the project externally to partner organisations.
  • You will be supporting the development of this exciting programme that offers support to young people when they need it most.
  • You will become part of the Safe Mates team supporting steering group members to produce resources to engage our volunteers and promote the project externally.
  • You will take the lead on adapting content written by the steering group using Canva to develop engaging resources such as Zines.
  • Projects may include a Volunteer handbook for use on shifts and an external Zine advertising the project to potential partners.
  • You will have the opportunity to participate in the steering group inputting into how the project develops, and identifying new areas for development.
  • Typical tasks may include;
  • Using Canva to produce an internal volunteer handbook
  • Producing an external Zine to advertise project to external stakeholders and potential customers
  • Working with trainers to review and update training resources in line with learner feedback
  • Researching updated statistics for training resources
  • Attending monthly steering group meetings on Sunday evenings
  • Communicating with wider steering group to gather input and feedback on tasks
  • Providing support to other Youth Engagement projects as required.
  • General admin tasks
  • Other tasks as required by the team
  • See advert for further tasks

FAQs

What is the expected start date for the placement?

The expected start date for the work experience is 7 April 2025.

How long will the placement last?

This placement will last a maximum of 12 weeks, with volunteering up to 2-3 days each week.

Where will the placement be located?

The work experience location will be the British Red Cross office in London (EC2Y 9AL).

What are the primary tasks involved in this volunteer role?

Typical tasks may include using Canva to produce an internal volunteer handbook, creating an external Zine to promote the project, reviewing and updating training resources, researching statistics, attending monthly steering group meetings, and providing support to other Youth Engagement projects as required.

What skills are required for this position?

We are looking for volunteers who have good verbal and written communication skills, experience using Microsoft applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint), confidence using digital creation tools such as Canva, the ability to work remotely, independent motivation, and good project management skills.

Is there a bursary scheme available for volunteers?

Yes, the British Red Cross offers a bursary scheme for placement volunteers from low-income households, with eligibility determined through a separate application process.

Can individuals under 18 apply for this role?

Yes, our placement volunteer opportunities are open to people aged 15 or above; however, an individual risk assessment, parental consent, and safeguarding considerations will be required for those aged 15 to 17.

Are there any travel expenses covered for volunteers?

Yes, all British Red Cross volunteers are entitled to out-of-pocket reasonable expenses, including travel expenses for attending training.

What is the organizational culture like at the British Red Cross?

The British Red Cross is committed to inclusivity and diversity, welcoming applications from individuals of different backgrounds, experiences, and circumstances to build a diverse workforce.

What is the main goal of the SafeMates project?

SafeMates is a youth-led project providing safe hubs for young people to receive practical and emotional support from their peers, delivered at universities, conferences, and festivals.

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British Red Cross

For over 150 years, the British Red Cross has helped people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.

Non-profit
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1870
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The British Red Cross is a volunteer-led movement that connects those who have kindness to share, with the people who need it most. We help people in crisis get the support they need anywhere in the UK and around the world. The people we help can trust that we’re completely neutral, independent and impartial. Our supporters know that we help those most in need, and our staff and volunteers can see they’re a part of a unique movement which anyone is welcome to join.