Spring 2017Internship programme

Toynbee Hall is based at 52 Old Castle Street, London, E1 7AJ

Please note that this is an unpaid internship

Role Description:
Financial Health Communications Volunteer Intern
Toynbee Hall is a community organisation that pioneers ways to tackle poverty and disadvantage. We are also a thought leader in the area of financial health. Over the last 10 years we have been working both locally and nationally to improve the financial health of the UK. We are seeking a Volunteer Intern to help the Financial Health team develop and deliver our policy and practice work so we can achieve our vision of financial health for all.
About the Financial Health team
Using our expertise we help policy-makers and practitionersstay up to date on the latest financial health thinking and ensure that financial health good practice is embedded in all of their work with consumers. Our day-to-day work focuses on influencing the development of effective policies, promoting good practice, and building a deep understanding of what really makes a difference.
About Financial Health
Financial health is about people’s money working well for them, rather than being a source of stress or having a negative impact on other areas of their wider wellbeing. Being financial healthy means having access to appropriate, desired financial products and services in order to manage money well.It is also achieved by financial literacy and financial capability on the part of the consumer, and by enabling access to suppliers offinancial products, services and advice.
Here’s an example of some of the things we do:
  • We design and deliver effective financial education to help individuals become more financially healthy and overcome the barriers of financial exclusion – we support others in the sector to do the same.
  • We help organisations to examine their own policies and practices to identify any that may negatively impact the financial health of their customers. And we share this learning across sectors for maximum benefit.
  • We influence government and industry to legislate, regulate, design and deliver better products and services that help improve the financial health of individuals. And we ensure the views of users shape everything we
do and say.
Everything we do is promoted through our new portal, the Financial Health Exchange. You can read more about
our vision for a financially fair and healthy UK at
As Financial Health Communications Intern you will work with the Financial Health team to provide communications support in order to keep the Financial Health Exchange portal up-to-date with the latest research, policy changes, and other financial health news; and support the team to meet our policy and research objectives.
Your key responsibilities:
  • Monitoring and analysing what's happening in parliament, politics, and the wider sector
  • Provide regular policy updates to the team
  • Support our social media activities
  • Produce a regular e-newsletter
  • Provide monthly updates on website and social media engagement
  • Help the team to deliver our communications strategy by drafting news articles and website content
  • Support the team with ad hoc research and other projects as necessary
  • Doing background research before meetings to prep colleagues and attend external meetings
  • Help to organise events and meetings and taking notes.
  • Developing your verbal and written skills
This role would suit anyone interested in media, communications, journalism, social policy, or public affairs
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of skills, experiences and ideas. In particular, we are looking for individuals who are happy to work on their own, as well as within a team, and who have a real interest in the voluntary sector.
Skills/Experience:
You will have
  • A demonstrable an interest in media, communications, and/or public affairs
  • Strong writing skills and ability to write for a ‘non-academic’ audience
  • Good knowledge of and confidence in using social media tools
  • Experience of desk-based research
  • Excellent organisational skills, with proven experience of managing a workload and meeting deadlines within a busy environment, this could include school, home-life or university
  • Self-motivation, excellent team-working skills and a willingness to learn and pitch in.
  • Some political awareness and understanding of financial health issues would be desirable

Volunteer Gains & Benefits:
  • Have the opportunity to do additionalvolunteering across Toynbee Hall’s other projects
  • The satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference to the work of Toynbee Hall
  • Have the opportunity to meet new people and work as a part of a dedicated team
  • Claim travel expenses (Zones 1 - 6) and, if devoting a full day to the charity, the cost of a lunch (£5.00)

Availability:
Ideally you will be available 2-3 days a week, with a start date from Monday 27th February 2017and be available until Monday29th May2017.The days are flexible but must be within office hours.
Nearest tube stations: Aldgate East (3 min walk); Liverpool Street (10 min walk); Shoreditch High Street (15 min walk).
To Apply:
Please submit your application form and most up to date CV by Monday 6th February 2017 to
  • Interviews will take place in the w/c: Monday 13th February 2017
  • Position to start from –Monday 27th February 2017
  • Induction Day – Wednesday 1st March 2017
Please visit for further details.
For an informal chat about the role call: 02073922954 or email

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