Overview
Action Village India (AVI) is a small, UK‑based charity that fundraises for Indian NGO partners to deliver programmes that assist the poorest and most marginalised sections of communities in rural India. AVI supports campaigns for social justice and equality on Gandhian principles of nonviolence.
Information
Location: London – Dalston JunctionHours: 2 days per week plus attendance at WOMAD Festival 24‑29th July 2024Duration: 8‑10 weeks. Internship to start early June (negotiable) and ending in the first week of August.Starting date: 5th June 2024
Job Purpose
Part of Action Village India’s fundraising strategy is raising funds and awareness through events. The biggest fundraising event we hold every year is Madras Café, held at Womad Festival at the end of July. Madras Café began as a Chai and leaflet stall over 30 years ago and now serves delicious Indian food to over 4000 people over three days. Madras Café is run and organised by volunteers. The AVI team holds a stall in the Madras Café tent selling ethical products made in India, showcasing our exhibition and informing people about the work of Action Village India and our partners.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Event Management
- Administration of sponsorship fundraising events – registration of runners/riders/walkers and their donations
- Invite and liaise with guests and volunteers for upcoming events
- Lead on the organisation of the Action Village India information desk at Womad
- Assist with the organisation of the exhibition at Womad
- Provide liaison between, and support to, Action Village India and the established Madras Café team
- Feed into the event communications, press and audience engagement strategy
- Organise the front of house desk for AVI
- Assist with photographic exhibition hanging, stall set up and pack up
- Liaise with volunteers and coordinate volunteers during the festival
- Design & develop (and where possible run) new fundraising events
- Fundraising Support
- Support fundraising opportunities through events and the AVI ethical gift shop
- Communications & Office Management
- Help with the day‑to‑day running of the office, including communication with enquirers and supporters, and the online gift shop
- Assist with the production and printing of leaflets, appeals and fundraising materials
- Assist with the distribution of mailings – appeals, newsletter, and membership
- Create content for various social media platforms
General Responsibilities
- Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices
- Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
- Keep confidential any personal, private, or sensitive information
- Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post
Person Specification
- Excellent communication skills face to face, on the phone and by email.
- Ability to work alone and use own initiative to develop systems, deal with practical situations as they arise
- IT skills and experience at a level that supports email, database, social media and use of spreadsheets and graphic design skills such as for our newsletters (desirable)
- Ability to stay focused and efficient in the face of changing priorities, and to deliver work in a timely manner
- Commitment to the values and ethos of AVI
- Ability to work well in a team with a flexible approach
- Ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work
- Keen interest in event management
- Proactive, creative and enthusiastic
- Desire to learn, develop and advance personal career prospects
- Knowledge of rural development in India (desirable)
Terms of Internship
This is a voluntary position. Action Village India will cover travel expenses (from within London) to the office in Dalston and lunch costs for days worked in the office (up to £10 a day – if travel costs are higher, this can be discussed). All expenses must be itemised, and receipts provided. The cost of your Womad ticket and travel will be covered.
Accessibility
We regret that due to the location of our office this position isn’t suitable for anyone with additional accessibility needs. The Action Village India office is located on the second floor with a narrow staircase and no lift.
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