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Development, international organisations and NGOs

The United Nations and Aviva invite you to a screening of “Tomorrow”

Monday 21 November 2016 at 19:00 with light refreshments at 18:30 The film will be followed by a Q&A with: Steve Waygood – Aviva, Chief Responsible Investment Officer Raf Galdeano – Restless Development, Accountability Advocate for Youth Power Campaign Ronan De Criox – MakeSense, Co-Founder Sarah Borchers – World Food Programme, Head of Private Sector Partnerships UK & Ireland Moderated by Deborah Seward – United Nations Regional […]

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UNOPS: Working for an innovative UN organisation

Guest blog from Kirsten Fonager, Human Resources Business Partner and LSE graduate and Human Resources Analyst, Aditi Agrawalat the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) ahead of International Organisations Day (IOD) 2016: Kirsten Fonager, Human Resources Business Partner We at UNOPS are attending IOD in order to raise awareness amongst the best and the brightest about the possibilities and […]

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Volunteering in Uganda: another side of the story

In her second blog about Lively Minds Susana Rubinstein shares her voluntary experiences. This blog post was originally published through the LSE IPA blog and we thank them for allowing us to share it. A couple of months ago, I wrote a blog entry on the LSE Careers site about my experience volunteering for Lively Minds in Uganda, particularly about […]

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Universities have a duty to stop promoting orphanage volunteering

Blog by David Coles, LSE Volunteer Coordinator, trustee of KickStart Ghana, and a supporting member of the Better Volunteering, Better Care Network: At LSE we’re incredibly passionate about volunteering and the role that students play in changing the world for the better. Our most recent research shows that almost 50% of our undergraduates volunteer during their time at LSE, something […]

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Children as products: The reality of orphanage voluntourism

Lamorna Byford is a social researcher based in London. She has undertaken research for think tanks, brands and charities and is now a research fellow for the Better Volunteering, Better Care initiative. She holds an MSc in the Social Anthropology of Cognition from the London School of Economics, during which she focused on how children form attachments to the state […]

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LSE #CharityTuesday: WONDER Foundation

Starts: 22 Nov 2016 11:00 AM
Finishes: 22 Nov 2016 3:00 PM
Come and meet the WONDER Foundation outside the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre and find out more about their exciting volunteering opportunities.

Meet an Alum - international development

Starts: 24 Nov 2016 5:30 PM
Finishes: 24 Nov 2016 7:45 PM
Meet an Alum brings together alumni and current students for small 30 minute group discussions so you can find out what it’s really like to work in a particular field or organisation.

LSE #CharityTuesday: FoodCycle

Starts: 29 Nov 2016 11:00 AM
Finishes: 29 Nov 2016 3:00 PM
Come and meet the LSE FoodCycle Hub the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre and find out more about their exciting volunteering opportunities.

Meet an Alum - not-for-profit consulting

Starts: 1 Dec 2016 5:30 PM
Finishes: 1 Dec 2016 7:45 PM
Meet an Alum brings together alumni and current students for small 30 minute group discussions so you can find out what it’s really like to work in a particular field or organisation.

Sightsavers campaign day

Starts: 3 Dec 2016 11:00 AM
Finishes: 3 Dec 2016 4:00 PM
Looking for campaigns training and experience for your CV? Come to Sightsavers' Campaigns Day! Join them for inspirational speakers, interactive training workshops and the chance to meet other campaigners.

Christmas Concert Volunteer

Starts: 5 Dec 2016 4:30 PM
Finishes: 5 Dec 2016 10:30 PM
Fully booked. Join the waiting list to be notified if places become available.
​We are looking for 10-15 dynamic LSE volunteers to help at our upcoming Christmas Concert taking place on Monday 4th December 2016 at the stunning Cadogan Hall in London.

LSE #CharityTuesday: Team Westminster

Starts: 6 Dec 2016 11:00 AM
Finishes: 6 Dec 2016 3:00 PM
Come and meet Team Westminster outside the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre and find out more about their exciting volunteering opportunities.

IDEP: LSE International Development Volunteering Fair 2017

Starts: 31 Jan 2017 4:30 PM
Finishes: 31 Jan 2017 7:00 PM
Meet over 20 organisations and charities who are offering many UK-based and international volunteering opportunities in the field of international development.

Meet an Alum - social innovation and sustainable finance

Starts: 9 Feb 2017 5:30 PM
Finishes: 9 Feb 2017 7:45 PM
Meet an Alum brings together alumni and current students for small 30 minute group discussions so you can find out what it’s really like to work in a particular field or organisation.

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Fundraiser Volunteer

31 Dec 2016
London England United Kingdom
Rhythms of Life is a registered charity that provides food, clothing, and support to the homeless and other vulnerable individuals in London. We are looking for a highly motivated volunteers who wishes to gain experience and knowledge of fundraising.

Volunteer Projects Assistants

23 Dec 2016
London England United Kingdom
We are a multi-award winning women's NGO encouraging, educating and empowering marginalised women to live better and safe lives.

JAN Trust is looking for volunteers including social media and communication volunteers to join our busy small team on a part-time basis.

Christmas Volunteer Heroes Needed for Festive Bucket Collection

13 Dec 2016
London England United Kingdom
Come and spread some festive cheer this December, whilst raising vital funds for children and young people across the UK.

Part-Time Finance Assistant

5 Dec 2016
London England United Kingdom
To work primarily on the revenue side of the charity, ensuring the efficient collection and processing of fees for lessons and courses.

Lloyds Project Officer

4 Dec 2016
London England United Kingdom
The aim of this job is to enhance the capacity of individuals and organisations operating in the Humanitarian Sector. You will be responsible for supporting the Ready to Respond programme of urban trainings, mentoring and promotion of KnowledgePoint

Voluntary Adviser

3 Dec 2016
London England United Kingdom
We operate within the Wandsworth foodbank network which runs 5 sessions per week. We require dedicated volunteers who could give the same 2.5 hours each week and build rapport with our families.

Administrator Internship (x 2)

2 Dec 2016
London England United Kingdom
Faiths Forum for London is recruiting two part-time interns for 3-6 months. There will be a focus on making this opportunity as suited as possible to the future aspirations of the volunteer. Travel expenses inside London and lunch expenses.

Volunteer Research Statistician

2 Dec 2016
London England United Kingdom
We are looking for support from a statistician to help us to analyse the data that comes back from our questionnaires so we are able to create a clear and comprehensive research report.

Administrator (voluntary)

30 Nov 2016
London England United Kingdom
The Administrator will assist in day to day management of the Ramphal Institute and support its communications and outreach. Lunch and travel expenses reimbursed.

Cara Student Ambassador

31 Dec 2016
England United Kingdom
Cara (the Council for At-Risk Academics) are looking for Student Ambassadors from across the UK to represent Cara's activities at your university. This role would suit students looking to gain experience in the non-profit sector and those with an interest in academic freedom and human rights.

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