Political Communications Intern

What You'll Do: 

Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Organising roundtables, conferences, and other political networking events across the UK. 
  • Conducting research and development
  • Drafting reports, policy briefs, blogs and other written content
  • Lobbying parliamentarians to garner support for ACAA's work, services, programmes and wider issues in general. 
  • Helping ACAA organize meetings and develop partnerships with parliamentarians, public bodies, local authorities, and charities. 
  • Helping the Project Manager with administrative work. 
Why You'll Love It: 
  • You'll be giving back to the community 
  • You will meet great people with experience in politics, grassroots fundraising, public sector engagement, etc. 
  • An opportunity to enhance your CV
  • Many of our volunteers go on to work for global organisations including the UN. 
What You'll Learn: 
  • Research skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Political communications skills
  • Event management skills
What We're Looking For: 
  • A strong desire to support those who have experienced forced displacement
  • Passion for helping the marginalised 
  • Additional language skills
  • A 'can do attitude'
  • Willingness to learn 
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Human Rights
Politics
Refugees
Hounslow
0 Weeks Minimum
8 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Inclusive
Analysing, interpreting and using data
Communicating
Creativity
Emotional intelligence
Relevant interests: 
Charity / Nonprofit
Events Services
Research
Requirements: 
CV / Resume
In-Person Interview
Over 18 years old
These documents must be completed: 

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