British Red Cross

About British Red Cross

About the British Red Cross The British Red Cross is a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis,whoever and wherever they are. We enable vulnerable people at home and overseasto prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people recover and move on with their lives. About our internship scheme Interns at the British Red Cross are highly valued for the skills and energy they bring. We aim to provide our interns with an insight into the daily workings of the world's largest humanitarian organisation. The successful candidate will have access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities during the course of their placement. There may be some ad hoc opportunities to get involved in other areas of activity. Your role as an intern will help make a great contribution to the work of the British Red Cross. You will takeresponsibility for achieving specific objectives that are agreed with you within one of the various departments across the UK. You will have a real responsibility and place inthe department, bringing some of your skills and experience to the role; youwill also have the chance to develop workplace skills. About this role The Emergencies Team is part of the International Directorate and plays a key role leading and supporting British Red Crossresponses to emergencies globally. The team also has a responsibility forensuring operational readiness, standardising response procedures, andcoordinating with other Movement actors on key initiatives, particularly with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The Emergencies Team has an opportunity for an intern to support in a wide variety of tasks. This may be supporting day-to-day business such as reviewing and improving our internal Disaster Management Standard Operating Procedures, supporting on processes that aim to improve our emergency response offer, and/or contributing to the strengthening of BRC's general operationalreadiness. Due to the nature of our work, priorities may change quickly and sothe role may also include supporting on the processes that enable responses to emergencies such as funding applications, delegate deployments, and situational reports. This role would suit an individual interested in working in the humanitarian sector who is energetic, enthusiastic and flexible, with the ability to work to short deadlines and prioritise an ever-changingworkload. Reference To be provided to the Volunteer Mobilisation team. Location UK Office, Moorfields, London Department ESTA (Emergencies, Surge, and Technical Advisory) Reporting to Response Officer, Emergencies Team. Hours This internship will last a maximum of 12 weeks volunteering of between 2-4 days a week. The volunteering hours are negotiable to balance yourneeds and what can be achieved in the role. Tasks include > Support in updating and improving BRC's Disaster Management Standard Operating Procedures (DMSOPs). > Support in maintaining a strong level of operational readiness to ensure the capacity for BRC to respond to emergencies as efficiently and effectively as possible. > Writing 'Crisis Hotspots,' the monthly circulation from the Emergencies Team. It pulls together information from various monitoring resources, to draw attention to recent emergency developments, crises that have fallen off the radar, and upcoming events and forecasts that may impact our work. > Support to ongoing and new emergencies through contributingto a range of tasks including compiling situation reports, writing funding applications, and involvement in delegate briefing and debriefing. What we are looking for You need to have good interpersonal, diplomacy,communication and teamwork skills although full training can be given for any technical requirements. We keep the beneficiary at the heart of what we do,working to understand their needs and the difference we make. Also important to be: > Flexible and adaptable > Able to work to deadlines > Positive and enthusiastic > Ability to think critically What we offer > A full induction, with ongoing support and supervision throughout your placement > Access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities, including British Red Cross intranet site, e-learning facility and one-to-one career sessions or career development workshops > Valuable exposure to the work of the Red Cross in the UKand around the world > A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and to gain new ones > Reasonable travel and lunch expenses paid Being a volunteer for the British Red Cross means that you can proudly say you are part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation, and one of our 13 million volunteers across the world. Young People and this role Our internship opportunities are open to people at different stages of their career, aged 15 or above. Whether your student, a recent graduate orsomeone with more experience looking for a career change, we would be happy tohear from you. We value the energy and enthusiasm that young people bring to this role. Anyone can volunteer with the Red Cross from the age of 15. An individual risk assessment, parental consent and safeguarding considerations will be required for those aged 15 - 17. The nature of the activities specific to your intern opportunity may mean that you need to be 18 years or older. Diversity We welcome applications from people of different backgrounds, experience and circumstances. We seek to ensure thatour organisation and our services are relevant and accessible to all, withequality, diversity and fairness at the core of what we do. We invite applications from individuals regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity,nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or political belief and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all of our applicants. The British Red Cross is committed to being inclusive, with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds,cultures and experiences - including disabled and ethnic minority candidates.We value fresh perspectives and insights gained by involving and welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience.This is to contribute to the breadth of experience we need to respond to peoplein crisis. Core learning/requirements Approximate training hours 3.5. Minimum Induction - within 3 weeks Has been introduced to Line Manager and role description discussed Has been given a H&S briefing pertinent to the site they will normally be operating from Has been familiarised with any equipment required to carry out the role Has received any workwear, if required for the role Has had a one-to-one induction with the Placements Coordinator British Red Cross Foundation Course e-module (IN-FCEL) Full Induction - within 3 months Has attended an Intern Welcome Workshop or attended Foundation Training classroomworkshops dependant on the nature of the role.

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