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Internship Scheme

Our interns are given an opportunity to get invaluable experience to see how a international development charity operates. Every intern will be fully supervised and provided with a diverse and challenging workload.

We offer flexible placements throughout the year and can accommodate part time and full time positions for a minimum of six weeks. While our internships are unpaid, we are able to contribute to lunch and travel expenses. We are based in the heart of Islington which has a brilliant transport network, Highbury & Islington tube is a 2 minute walk away.

We currently have one position available: 

Hitch Support Assistant


Terms:

• This position starts on Monday 4 June and finishes Friday 17 August (dates can be flexible but you must indicate any flexibility you require at the time of application).

• 3 days a week (this can be negotiated)

• This is a voluntary position (you can claim £5 travel and £4 lunch per day)

• 29 days holiday (pro rata)

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 16 May 2012. If your application is successful, you will need to be available to meet us and discuss the position at our London office on either Friday 18 May or Monday 21 May 2012.

Click here to view the full terms and job description for the Hitch Support Assistant position.

To apply for this position please email your CV and a cover letter explaining why you think you are suitable for this position (referring to the job description) to sally@lcd.org.uk.




“I am delighted to be working with Link and feel like a valued member of the team. I am included in many fields of work and find my time spent with Link rewarding and beneficial.” D.Baines 2011



''It has been a great experience, not only professionally but also a really fantastic opportunity to meet some of the friendliest and welcoming bunch I could have hoped for. My travelling plans have somewhat changed since I last spoke to you all and I'm now heading to Africa!'' T.Huggon 2011




If you would like to apply for a funded placement, we have recently hosted winners of the Vodafone World Of Difference Scheme. This scheme offers paid placements for 8 weeks, please check their website for their next round of applications and take a look at Tom's, Megan's and Helen's blogs to find out more about what they got up to. If you would like to apply for this on our behalf please contact us so we can help you with your application.

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