Volunteer Internship in Learning and Development

Expenses paid Volunteer Internship (travel and subsistence)

28 hours per week

Leeds

3-6 months duration

 

If you have a commitment to learning, are customer-focused, and have an aptitude with technology you’re the person we need!

 

As an Volunteer in Learning and Development you’ll be doing real work, with real responsibilities supporting our internal training programmes. Our newly launched Virtual Learning Environment offers us fresh opportunities to deliver learning solutions using new technologies and help us end cruelty to more children. It’s an exciting time to join us and enhance your CV.

 

Not only will you gain valuable experience from your every day duties, you will also be invited to attend meetings and presentations to help you understand the work we do as well as access mentoring opportunities that could help you shape your career path.

 

We’re looking for Volunteers with a wide range of skills and backgrounds. A customer-focused attitude, good PC skills, and a commitment to professional development are key. We’re looking for individuals who have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and who are open to new ideas and have the capacity to implement them given the right support. Early responsibility will be given to those who have the capability and confidence to accept it.

 

This opportunity is unpaid, but reasonable travel costs and a lunch allowance will be paid.  This opportunity does not involve direct work with children and families.

 

If you have any queries please contact Heidi Weldon, Training and Development Co-ordinator, 0113 2182 769.  To apply please email your CV and covering letter to Heidi at heidi.weldon@nspcc.org.uk.

Ref: HR021

Closing date: Midnight 30^th October 2011

Interview date: Wednesday 9^th November 2011 at Leeds City Centre Office

Learning and development – is it for you?

 

We recruit from all disciplines, so you don’t have to be qualified in the field of child protection in order to do well here. That said, all candidates must have a strong desire to work towards ending cruelty to children in the UK and each function looks for certain specific requirements.

Below are some of the key requirements and competencies that the learning and development function look for:

Key requirements

_ A commitment to continuous professional development as a means of achieving  organisational objectives

_ An aptitude with technology e.g. Microsoft office, open source software, databases

_ Ability to deliver excellent customer service

Core competencies

There are common characteristics that encompass all the roles within learning and development. These include:

 

_ Willingness to embrace new ideas and play an active part in making them happen

_ Objectives driven with a focus on delivering results through effective prioritisation

_ Solution-focused, actively seeking to improve processes and overcome problems on own initiative

_ Exemplary team working and interpersonal skills to allow productive working relationships to be formed

_ Solid verbal and written communication skills

_ Positivity and a ‘can do’ attitude