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Volunteering with WaterAidThere are many different ways that you can get involved as a volunteer for WaterAid. You can organise an event, help in our UK offices, take part in our campaigns or become a speaker and talk to your local community about our work. However, because we help local organisations and community groups in Africa and Asia to plan and implement their own water and sanitation projects, WaterAid does not offer volunteer opportunities for overseas placements. If you are interested in volunteering overseas, please contact a voluntary organisation that specialises in overseas placements. Volunteering in WaterAid's UK offices or helping out an event can provide invaluable experience. Find out more about volunteering the benefits of volunteering and read accounts from our volunteers. There are many ways you can get involved:
We also currently have the following volunteering opportunities. Please apply to any of the posts below by completing the application forms. Please note we are not able to accept speculative applications. Programme Funding Department Intern (min 6 months)Based in Vauxhall, London WaterAid's Programme Funding Department is seeking an intern to help in the support of the team's work of fundraising from institutional donors (multi-laterals, bi-laterals and larger foundations) that will ensure that WaterAid's donors remain committed to, and continue to support, WaterAid's vital work across Asia, Africa and Asia pacific. We are looking for people who can commit to three days per week for at least six months between August 2009 and March 2010. The ideal candidate will have strong administration and research skills and be looking to develop these in a practical working environment. A keen interest in International Development would also clearly be an advantage. In contributing to WaterAid's growing fundraising work you will gain sought after and marketable skills – you will also be given the opportunity to take part in WaterAid's wider learning programme. For further details please refer to the Programme Funding Department Intern role description ( If you are interested in taking up this interesting opportunity, please complete the volunteer application form ( Closing date: 7 August 2009 Local Groups InternBased in Vauxhall, London WaterAid is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic intern to support the Community Fundraising Team with the development of its local fundraising groups network. You will be working alongside the Community Fundraising Manager to support existing groups with their activities whilst recruiting new groups for this exciting new project. The intern will be fully involved with the local groups project and will work with some of WaterAid’s most engaged supporters. They will also gain valuable events organising and relationship management experience whilst learning more about the organisation. Commitment: ideally three days a week over three to sixth months. This will be between 9-5pm Monday to Friday in our office in Vauxhall, London. For more information and to apply please download the Local Groups Intern role description ( Climate Change VolunteerBased in Vauxhall, London We are looking for a committed volunteer to assist the Technical Support Unit (TSU) and the New Initiatives Unit (NIU) at WaterAid's London office. The volunteer will prepare documentation and research on climate change, and consolidate information regarding climate change work currently being initiated in WaterAid, both in the UK office and in Country Programmes. This role would be suitable for someone interested in climate change, particularly the effects of climate change on water resources, and how to best integrate science and policy work. The position would be an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining experience within an international NGO, as well as an opportunity to learn about WaterAid programme work on climate change in Country Programmes in Africa and Asia. For further information, please download the Climate Change Assistant role description ( Asia Regional Team Admin and Communications VolunteerBased in Vauxhall, London We are looking for a committed volunteer to assist the Asia Regional Team, at WaterAid's London office, with administrative and communications support. The Asia Regional Team is based in the International Programmes Department and works with WaterAid's Country Programmes in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan. This position would suit someone who enjoys doing varied administrative and communications work. This would be a good opportunity for anyone who is interested in gaining some office experience within an international NGO and an introduction to issues of programme management in international development. For further information please download the Asia Regional Team Admin and Communications Volunteer role description and application form ( Local Media Co-ordinator Volunteer
You need to be organised, dynamic and resourceful, and able to get the message into the media and out to the public. The role would also include publicising national campaigns during peak times and working with local community and campaign groups to help promote their events. If you are committed and passionate, and can communicate effectively with volunteers and local media, then why not join WaterAid's team of media volunteers? Please note, as this is a UK-based role unfortunately we cannot accept applications from people living outside the UK. We currently have LMCs in Devon, Gloucestershire, Leeds, Leicester, London, and Sheffield. If you would like to volunteer for your area, please get in touch! Find out more about Local Media Volunteers on our Making Waves pages. For more information, see the volunteer assignment ( Volunteer at WaterAid EventsWaterAid is involved in a wide variety of exciting fundraising events that we would love you to get involved in. Our main events include the London Marathon (26 April), the BUPA London 10,000 (25 May) and the Mazda London Triathlon (1-2 August). We need your help to support our participants and create a huge WaterAid presence. From marshalling to cheering, collecting donations to putting up signs and banners, we always need extra pairs of hands to ensure our events go smoothly. There is always something to do! Please call 020 7793 4939 or email events@wateraid.org if you are interested in volunteering with us. We promise it will be a day to remember and you'll be overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and atmosphere! Volunteer Local GroupsAre you interested in supporting WaterAid in your local community? We are looking for motivated individuals to set up local support groups. These groups will support WaterAid by organising fundraising and campaigning activities in their local area. You can be based anywhere in the UK and the time you commit will be decided by you. You can make a positive difference to both your local community and WaterAid's work. If you are interested in finding out more please contact us on 020 7793 4563. For further information about volunteering at WaterAid download our Introduction to volunteering at WaterAid ( For more information about volunteering overseas, please see the following organisations:
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