Placements
| Organisation | Placement Role | From | Date to | Weekdays | Hours | Location | Format | List of Placement Tasks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIFT | Bid writer | 12/04/2024 | Monday | 11.00-14.00 | Brow House, 1 Mabfield Road Manchester M14 | On location | - research relevant bids - present them to the board - write a bid for all the ones that the board shortlisted | |
| HIGHWAY HOPE CHARITY | Digital Skills Intern | 09/01/2024 | Thu, Fri | 4 | SK11SE | On location | Digital inclusion Digital marketing and online trading Social media management | |
| HIGHWAY HOPE CHARITY FURNITURE STORE | RETAIL/CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR | Monday, Tuesday, Wed, Thu, Fri | 4 | SK1 1SE | On location | Customer interaction and management Stock taking and inventory Data handling and accounting Store management | ||
| MEaP | Volunteer Intern: Bid Writing and Sustainability | 2 days/week for 6 weeks | Online | Remote | RESEARCH: - Identify potential funding sources aligned with MEaP’s strategic priorities, such as early years education, youth development, or teacher training. - Conduct in-depth research on specific grant programs focusing on areas like school improvement, digital learning, or social inclusion. - Develop a database of potential funders, including contact information and grant guidelines. BID WRITING: - Assist in crafting compelling bid narratives that highlight MEaP’s impact and demonstrate alignment with funder priorities. - Collaborate with program staff to gather data, stories, and evidence of program effectiveness for inclusion in proposals. - Develop budget templates and financial projections for proposed projects. - Ensure adherence to funder guidelines and submission requirements. SUSTAINABILITY: - Support the development of a sustainable income generation strategy by exploring partnership opportunities with businesses, foundations, and government agencies. - Assist in creating a fundraising calendar outlining key proposal deadlines and fundraising events. - Contribute to the development of fundraising materials, such as donor appeals and thank-you letters. | |||
| MEaP | Content Creator Volunteer Intern | 1/2 days a week for 4 weeks | Online | Remote | - Research and develop compelling content ideas aligned with MEaP’s mission and target audience. - Write blog posts and articles on education-related topics (pending review). - Optimise content for search engines (SEO) to improve visibility. - Assist with social media content creation and management. - Contribute to the development of marketing materials. | |||
| GIFT | Before/After Photographer | 09/01/2024 | Monday, Fri | afternoons | Ground Floor, Brow House 1 Mabfield Road Manchester M14 6LP | On location | - meet with landscaper and organisation - meet with gardeners - read and understand all their briefings - take multiple before and after photographs of the garden for all | |
| GIFT | Gardener | 11/01/2024 | Monday, Thu | afternoons | Ground Floor, Brow House 1 Mabfield Road Manchester M14 6LP | On location | - visit garden - meet with landscaper and organisation for requirements - check that the garden is ready for the work - ensure all tools and plants and other needs are acailable - do the work as outlined in the design | |
| GIFT | Gardener - Prep | 10/01/2024 | 11/01/2024 | Monday, Thu, Fri | afternoons | Ground Floor, Brow House 1 Mabfield Road Manchester M14 6LP | On location | - visit the garden space to work on - meet with landscaper to understand prep requirements - communicate estimate time needed and confirm work to organisation - remove and work all as needed as a prep for the actual gardening work |
| GIFT | Landscaper | 09/02/2024 | Monday | afternoon | Ground Floor, Brow House 1 Mabfield Road Manchester M14 6LP | On location | - Create a a beautiful and functional design - help choose some plants - Visit the site (less than 15 sqm2) to assess factors like Sunlight exposure (full sun, partial shade, full shade), Soil conditions (drainage, type of soil), Existing features (trees, structures, slopes), Measurements of the space (length, width) - Discuss vision and preferences and also sustainability and after care limitations - Provide a consultation and site assessment report - Develop a design plan specific to the space like a hand-drawn sketch or digital design visually representing the proposed layout of plants, walkways, patios, etc. - Choose appropriate plants based on factors above and desired aesthetics - Recommend materials e.g., for hardscaping elements like walkways, patios, or edging (stones, pavers, mulch, etc.) - Presentation and User Approval | |
| MEaP | Interviewer - to gain feedback for posts & case studies across projects | 07/01/2024 | Monday | 2 ? | remote | Remote | - check the MEaP calendar of activities - schedule features for the activitites - and approach participants and staff for feedback - draft content and post according to the schedule | |
| MEaP | Blog and Social Posting -Various | 07/01/2024 | Monday | 5 ? | remote | Remote | -post all content on all SM according to content schedule (LindedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram) -post all content on the website -try and incite the audience to engage -reply to all comments | |
| MEaP | MSSP Acheivement Day - event support | 09/07/2024 | 09/07/2024 | Sat | 9am -5pm | Contact Theatre | On location | -set up MEaP stall (40 mins) -help guests sign in (40mins) -take good photos on the day for SM content (1h across the day) -help with hospitality if needed (1h) -upload content to MEaP file (30 mins) -share approved content on the day (30 mins) -conduct short interviews with attendees for quotes (for SM posts) (30 mins across the day) - assist with pack up at the end of event (1h) |
| MEaP | Content marketing MSSP Achievement Day | 07/01/2024 | Monday | 10am -3pm | remote | Remote | -Read the full project description - work out at schedule (a set of dates) for advertising the project through social posts (5h) - identify relevant audiences for the project (5h) - craft an advertising email per audience type (5h) - create a set of social posts (text content)to advertise the project (5h) - create multimedia marketing collaterals to engage the audience (10h) | |
| MEaP | Content marketing - Brown and Black Youth Conference | 07/01/2024 | Monday | 9-5 | remote | Remote | -Read the full project description - work out at schedule (a set of dates) for advertising the project through social posts (5h) - identify relevant audiences for the project (5h) - craft an advertising email per audience type (5h) - create a set of social posts (text content)to advertise the project (5h) - create multimedia marketing collaterals to engage the audience (10h) | |
| MEaP | Content marketing - Test | 07/01/2024 | Monday | 40 hours | Brow house | Remote | -Read the full project description - work out at schedule (a set of dates) for advertising the project through social posts (5h) - identify relevant audiences for the project (5h) - craft an advertising email per audience type (5h) - create a set of social posts (text content)to advertise the project (5h) - create multimedia marketing collaterals to engage the audience (10h) |
More opportunities
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