Fundraising Intern

Public Engagement Team 

Three-month commitment, two to three days a week

Based in Brixton, London

Progressio is looking for an enthusiastic intern to support our Public Engagement team to raise the profile of our new ZimFare/ZimFast fundraising campaigns within the UK. 

This role will involve assisting in creating new and strengthening existing relationships with community group leaders and Progressio supporters, to increase fundraising. This role will also assist in the recruitment of participants for our ZimFare/ZimFast campaign in person, over the phone or online via email or social media. There are three main audiences:

- Religious leaders and Justice and Peace representatives for individual parishes, to engage parishioners (especially in the Bristol and Liverpool areas).

- International Citizen Service (ICS) Returned Volunteers.

- Other community group leaders in Progressio’s networks, to engage group members (e.g. University Chaplains/staff, student group leaders, youth group leaders, corporate leaders, influential members of the Zimbabwean diaspora, etc.) 

If you have excellent communication skills and are interested in pursuing a career in community fundraising within the charity sector, this is a great opportunity to develop relevant skills, gain a greater understanding of international development and strengthen your CV.

Is this internship right for you?

You will receive an induction and all necessary support to carry out this role. 

Ideally, we are looking for applicants with the ability to commit to three months volunteering; excellent communication skills; enthusiasm and a proactive approach, including a willingness to speak to people over the telephone; excellent attention to detail, and good organisational and administrative skills. You should also be a motivated individual with a strong work ethic; excellent English skills (spoken and written); strong social media skills; the ability to work as part of a team and individually using own initiative; reliability; a genuine interest in challenge fundraising, international development and volunteering; a respectful and polite manner, and be open to learning.