Jobs and Volunteering

In this section you will find details of any paid and volunteer vacancies at Computer Aid International.

Computer Aid also advertises for its job vacancies on:

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We are looking for an intern to assist the marketing department in its work to expand our network of contacts and partners in the UK and possibly worldwide. The intern will also assist our Partner Service Department to provide a friendly front line service to existing partners in developing countries and in the UK.

The work will include compiling direct mail shots, cold calling organisations and companies interesting in either donating or receiving computers, answering telephone and email queries, welcoming walk-in members of the public, data inputting and assisting with the updating of Computer Aid’s website and it’s social media platforms. 

Person specification:

• Excellent telephone manner 

• Strong computer skills and experience of using databases 

• Self motivated

• Ability to organise own work load and prioritise effectively

• A working knowledge of IT equipment and its uses.

• Experience in marketing 

• Commitment to the values, aims and objectives of Computer Aid International.

• Ability to speak French and/or Spanish would be a plus.

Ideally the candidate will be able to volunteer 3 days a week for 3 months. Volunteer expenses of up to £10 per day will be paid for food and travel on production of valid receipts. 

To apply please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification to ludovic@computeraid.org. Deadline for applications Friday 31st May 2013.   

We are looking for an intern to assist our research and development work in the field of ICTs in development, the work will include:

• Researching and identifying new partners and stakeholders in Africa and South America

• Identifying new ICT4D products and services required by our target beneficiaries

• Helping Computer Aid to keep abreast of changes in the ICT4D and ICT4E landscape

• Identifying any conferences relating to ICT4D that Computer Aid could attend

• Helping to keep all Computer Aid staff informed of any new developments in ICT4D and ICT4E

Person specification:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Proven research and report writing skills.

• Existing experience/interest in ICT4D and/or ICT4E

• Ability to deal effectively with people from all backgrounds

• Ability to manage on-going relationships with key individuals and organisations

• Commitment to the values, aims and objectives of Computer Aid International.

Ideally the candidate will be able to volunteer 2/3 days a week for a minimum of 3 months. Volunteer expenses of up to £10 per day will be paid for food and travel on production of valid receipts.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification to anja@computeraid.org. Deadline for applications Monday 3rd June 2013.

Computer Aid also relies on volunteers to who give up some of their time to help the organisation achieve its mission. We are looking for people with a wide range of skills to support our work.

We generally ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of two days per week for a minimum of three months. Office based voluntary positions are open Monday to Friday during normal office hours. Workshop and warehouse voluntary positions work Monday to Saturday. In return for your help we offer a safe and friendly working environment and the opportunity to learn new skills. All volunteers are also given a full induction into the work of the charity.

Please choose the area of work that you are interested in from the links below to enquire about volunteering with Computer Aid.

We need people with IT hardware skills to help refurbish donated computers in our workshop and people with warehouse skills to help manage our warehouse.

To enquire about current opportunities please contact David Griffiths by email or telephone 020 8361 5540. Thank you.

We need people with good administrative skills to help us to deal with enquiries from potential overseas partners and beneficiaries. If you have language skills (French or Spanish) it would be an advantage. To enquire about current opportunities please contact Ludovic by email or telephone 020 8361 5540. Thank you.

If you want to begin a successful career in Fundraising an intern is a must these days. We are always looking for useful people to help us within the Fundraising team for approx 2 to 3 days per week.

You will be asked to:

Research donors, with a particular emphasis upon trusts, foundations and corporates

Administer individual donations, to include thanking and processing of Gift Aid declarations, again under the supervision of the Fundraising Officer / Director.

Support the Fundraising Officer and Director of Fundraising.

Contact companies and retailers to request donations of goods to be used as prizes at events.

Identifying new business opportunities and submitting applications, seeing the entire process through from start to finish with support of Director of Fundraising

Reconciliation of Gift Aid and Virgin Money giving online sponsorship accounts.

Communications both written and verbal with supporters

To assist new business managers develop and secure new corporate partnerships

To forge relationships with key corporate partners and develop new opportunities

In return you will receive mentoring and support to secure a paid position in the charity fundraising sector.

To enquire about this opportunity please contact Sally Stevens by email or telephone 020 8361 5540. Thank you.

We need people with good IT and administrative skills to help us to identify and approach donors for our work. From time to time we also need people with design skills to help us produce advertisements and leaflets to support our work. To enquire about current opportunities please contact Anja ffrench by email or telephone 020 8361 5540. Thank you.