Volunteer Scheme
Our volunteer scheme is a little different to most others we have seen. Being a young organisation ourselves, we realise quite how difficult it is for new graduates to break into the charity sector - however brilliant they are.
You can't get a job without experience, but you can't get the experience without a job.
We've heard this from dozens of people.
What really worries us is that many of you bright people are giving up and going into other industries.
The charity sector needs new blood and new ideas. We don't think we can afford to lose you.
So our volunteer scheme is different. We don't give people filing or envelope stuffing as tasks.
We give them real jobs, with autonomy, that are seriously challenging.
Essentially we give them a platform to shine.
We also encourage all our volunteers to develop further skills using our resources (our library,
online tutorials and other volunteers and staff).
The idea is that all volunteers should finish their placement infinitely
more employable than when they begun.
Positions vary hugely from research to web design and everything in between. The basic contract though is always the same:
What You Get
- Experience tailored around the strengths of the individual
- A really tough challenge
- A CV workshop
- Access to our library and tutorials
- Autonomy & respect
- Something remarkable to put on their CV
- Up to £25 per week in expenses
What We Get
- A highly motivated, very bright individual
- New ideas and enthusiasm
We are always looking for new volunteers.
If you are interested and you have at least 6 weeks to spare,
you can email us at volunteer@gemin-i.org