1. Work where it makes a difference Work experience in charities, NGOs and social enterprise Presentation by Michelle May and Amrit Sandhu, Internship Officers

2. Session will cover Charities International Development / NGOs Social Enterprises Finding opportunities and further support

3. Why do work experience? “31% of this year’s entry-level positions are expected to be filled by graduates who have already worked for their organisations, either through paid internships, industrial placements or vacation work.” The Graduate Market in 2015 – High Fliers Survey

4. Charities

5. “An organisation set up to provide help and raise money for those in need”

6. Types of roles Fundraising

7. Example Fundraising role Key tasks Meet and greet visitors to the fundraising office, providing a friendly welcome Answer the phone and take accurate messages Assist in postal duties and mail shots Basic computer tasks Internet research Event preparations and administration Supporting the fundraising team and assisting with any ad hoc duties Attend relevant training sessions provided by your department

8. Types of roles Fundraising Marketing Community development

9. Charity case study Ekta, Economics year 3 Patient Experience Intern at Macmillan Cancer Support “I know now that I prefer the working culture in a charity and I feel more motivated in my work when I am working towards something where I can actually make a difference’’ “What drove me to apply to Macmillan was my interest in healthcare policies, so apply somewhere you're genuinely interested in so you get the most out of it!”

10. Volunteering

11. International development / NGOs

12. What is an NGO?

13. Types of roles? Global & UK base Operationa l Campaigning Public Relations Project Management

14. Things to consider? Work abroad or in the UK? Skills? Often unpaid Should you pay to take part? Culture awareness/language?

15. Sarah Ricketts Final year student, History and Political Science with a year abroad in Singapore FCO Brand Ambassador - The Role: - Promote the FCO’s Know Before You Go Campaign to students on campus, via media, events and articles. - This campaign is an on going initiative to make sure Brits are well prepared before they travel and so that they stay safe abroad. Constantly be up to date with travel advice by following the FCO on their social media @fcoadvice FCO Travel

16. UK based roles Internship and volunteering opportunities in UK and abroad 2 month internships in London International – must be fluent in the language! 3-12 month voluntary internships Office volunteering across the region Regional internships National internships

17. Get involved locally Has UoB student group connected to it

18. So you want field experience? Lots of volunteering opportunities where you pay Or... International Citizen Service http://www.volunteerics.org/ http://www.volunteerics.org/

19. Smaller NGOs May need to contact them directly with a proposal Do they have a UK base? What can you offer them? Networking?

20. Useful websites www.devnetjobs.org http://www.wse.org.uk/ www.bond.org.uk www.oneworld.org http://reliefweb.int/ http://restlessdevelopment.org/ http://www.developmentinaction.org/ www.wango.org https://www.facebook.com/internationaldevelopment http://www.charityjob.co.uk

21. Social enterprise

22. Social Enterprise – what is it? https://www.clearlyso.com/what-is-a-social- enterprise-2/

23. What is a Social Enterprise? A sustainable business which aims to generate income through trade It must have a clear social or environmental mission as the heart of its work There will be clear guidelines for reinvesting the majority of its profits back into its social mission. It does not exist to make profits for its owners or shareholders www.socialenterprise.org.uk

24. What could you do? Marketing Research Events management Social media strategy Review financial processes and systems Product research Procurement Market research Data analysis

25. Work experience opportunities Enterprising Internships Programme 1 month, £1000 Training beforehand Up to 20 opportunities available in Summer 2016 Apply from January 2016 Visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/internshipswww.birmingham.ac.uk/internships

26. What students said...  Kate Pilling: ‘Being involved in the Enterprising internships programme has been a very good introduction to work life and insight into working within a Social Enterprise/Third sector.  Ioana Cerasella-Chis: ‘Everyone has been amazingly supportive and willing to teach and tell me what they know, an aspect which I value greatly.’  Tanya Daskova: ‘The environment as a whole was so friendly and calm, and the team is small so it feels like a family. Working within a Social Enterprise, you can go and get involved in whatever you can help with. I loved it!’

27. Other opportunities Speculative approach - Use directories of social enterprises such as www.buyse.co.uk www.buyse.co.uk www.socialenterprise.org.uk – jobs boardwww.socialenterprise.org.uk Start your own Social Enterprise!

28. Finding opportunities and further support

29. Finding work experience Careers Connect https://bham.targetconnect.net/student/jobSearch.html Internships website http://birmingham.ac.uk/generic/internships/index.aspx Social media External websites Follow us on Twitter: @careersbham Like us on facebook: Careers Network (University of Birmingham)

30. Speculative applications Consider booking a CV check with a CN Advisor through Careers Connect

31. UoB Work Experience Bursaries Professional – Up to £800Deadline: 3 rd April Research – Up to £500Deadline: 3rd April International – Up to £800Deadline: 3 rd April Global Challenge – Fully fundedDeadline: 14 th Feb Gateway – Up to £2000Deadline: 17 th April For further information, visit the internship web pages: www.birmingham.ac.uk/internships

32. Careers Network Mentoring Increase your sector knowledge Gain advice from an experienced professional Deadline: 15 th November 2015 OPEN TO ALL UNDERGRADUATES Apply now! www.birmingham.ac.uk/cnmentoring

34. Discussion forum and resources: https://canvas.bham.ac.uk/enroll/PLWDJA