We are looking for an intern to provide support for the 'Blue Mile' which is an exciting, new WWF fundraising event highlighting the need to protect our water worldwide.
The Blue Mile is our brand new national fundraising event based around activity of one mile on or near water with participants raising money to go towards our work with rivers and oceans, in the UK and internationally.
WWF will be hosting a flagship event in London on Sunday 4th September where open-air one mile challenges will be held in swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. We are also inviting clubs, societies and everyone across the UK to organise their own Blue Mile activities in, on or beside rivers, seas, lidos or pools.
WWF-UK is looking for an intern who wishes to gain experience across the breadth of project management, communications and fundraising and is enthusiastic about assisting WWF-UK to deliver The Blue Mile and help safeguard our natural water environment.
For more information please see the job description
Additional Information
Start Date: June 2011 (flexible)
Duration: Approximately 3 months
Location: Panda House, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1XR. Some remote working maybe required at WWF-UK’s London Bridge office or travel to regional cities (expenses will be paid)
Hours: 28-35 hours per week over 5 days (Monday to Friday)
Closing date: 19 May 2011
This is an unpaid position although reasonable travel expenses and lunch may be reimbursed.
Applications
To apply send your CV and a covering letter which details how your experience and skillset is suitable. In the covering letter please also state'Blue Mile Internship' and where you saw this post advertised and send both documents to:
The Recruitment Specialist
WWF-UK
Panda House
Weyside Park
Godalming
Surrey GU7 1XR
t: 01483 426444
f: 01483 426409
or email: recruitment@wwf.org.uk
If applying by email please make sure all attachments are less than four MB.
