Fundraising Support Assistant Intern (South West) /
Title of role / Fundraising Support Assistant (South West) / Intern
Location / Oxfam SW Office: Brunswick Court, Brunswick Square, Bristol, BS2 8PE
Although some home working may be considered.

Length of Assignment

/ We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months

Availability required per week

/ 2-3 days a week. Flexible during working hours (9-5, Monday to Friday). There will be occasional work in the evenings or at weekends
Overview / Oxfam South West is looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help support the growing fundraising activity in the region.
Based in the busy Bristol office, you will have a varied role - including anything from supporting our existing fundraisers to researching new opportunities within the region.
Key tasks & activities / ·  You will have a crucial role in raising funds to support the work of Oxfam in alleviating poverty and suffering worldwide
·  Support the work of Oxfam’s regional fundraising team in the South West to promote Oxfam to local communities and develop fundraising initatives
·  Help to grow networks of Oxfam supporters and fundraisers
·  Make contact with community groups and organisations to engage them in Oxfam’s work and encourage them to support us
·  Support individuals who are interested in fundraising for Oxfam
Required skills or experience / ·  Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
·  Confidence when communicating with groups and individuals
·  Knowledge of MS Office, especially Word and Excel
·  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
·  An interest in Oxfam’s work and international development

What this role can offer

/ ·  The unique opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people living in poverty and suffering worldwide
·  Become an integral part of Oxfam’s fundraising team in the South West
·  Develop new and existing skills, and gain invaluable and varied knowledge of fundraising and the charity sector
·  The opportunity to significantly enhance your CV while working for one of the world’s leading charities
·  Experience in recruiting and motivating volunteers. .
·  Develop key administrative and IT skills
·  Comprehensive induction into Oxfam’s work and this role
·  Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed where agreed.
Who to contact for further information / Alice Butler, Oxfam Regional Fundraising Manager
Contact details and where to send internship application forms /
Oxfam SW, Brunswick Court, Brunswick Square, Bristol, BS2 8PE
0117 9166476
Closing date for applications / 22nd October 2010
Interview date / TBC – with preferred start date w/c 1 November