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Purpose of this post
Free Tibet is looking for a dedicated and energetic individual(s) looking to gain work experience at our small human rights and campaigning organisation.

Should you be interested, you will join our small but innovative team and will be supported by different team members depending on your interests (which can be a mixture if you’re unsure). This role is ideal for someone with loads of enthusiasm and passion for human rights and looking to gain valuable insight into working for a not-for-profit.

Although there are weekly tasks that we would be grateful for you to complete, we want you to get the most out of your voluntary experience with us and any tasks will be clearly decided upon between yourself and the team you’ll be volunteering with. At Free Tibet, we offer flexibility regarding your personal goals and interests so please do not shy away from discussing these in your application/interview and once you join us.

About Free Tibet

We are Free Tibet, and we stand with Tibetans around the world. For their homeland, for their future and against China’s brutal occupation.

We keep the eyes of the world on the atrocities being committed in Tibet. We share evidence that makes them impossible to deny. We lead campaigns that make them impossible to ignore. And together, we will build a global movement that’s impossible to resist.

Tibet can be free. It must be free – and one day it will be.

Together we bring that day closer.

Location
Our head office is in Brixton, South London and we have 14 staff members in total including our UK team and our field research team further afield.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
Free Tibet and Tibet Watch are actively committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from all sectors of society regardless of: age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity status, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, transgender status or socio-economic background. We also welcome applications from those who wish to return to the workplace after a period of absence. Sadly, we can only welcome applicants who have the right to work in the UK at this time.

Skills and personal qualities

• Commitment to Free Tibet’s mission.
• Attention to detail and reliability. 
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits and opportunities

• An agreed task list will be decided and agreed upon between you and the appropriate team member you’ll be working with – depending on your interests and skills. 
• Hands-on experience working for an NGO and campaigning organisation.
• The opportunity to gain working experience within three teams: Fundraising, Engagement and Campaigns.
• Support from team members and regular informal check-ins with the Head of Resources and Operations.
• Training and skills development within the relevant team/teams.
• Expenses paid (up to £10 per day, depending on travel costs).
• Opportunity to participate in and contribute to campaign actions.
• References for future applications.

This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insight into the inner workings of a small campaigning organisation and we can’t wait for you to join us.

Application process
To apply for the role please send your CV and a personal statement detailing why you would like to volunteer with us, to [email protected]. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we are looking to fill this role as soon as possible. Applicants will be invited to meet members of the relevant team to discuss the role.