British Red Cross Virtual Careers Taster Week

British Red Cross work experience placements include a combination of office administration and work on discrete, short-term projects, depending on the person’s areas of interest and skill. Work experience typically takes place on a full-time basis for one or two weeks.

Work experience placements give an opportunity to gain experience within different departments and an insight into the work of the British Red Cross.

The British Red Cross is offering a Virtual Careers Taster week which will give you an insight into the world of work with one of the world’s biggest humanitarian organisation in the charity sector. The week will include various workshops and the opportunity to meet other staff members at the British Red Cross.

The sessions will be online via Zoom. Placement volunteers will need to have access to Zoom for the full week.

The placement will run from 28 October to 1 November 2024 from 10am to 1pm each day.

The scheme is predominantly open to young people aged 18- 25 year olds and there are 15 places available.

The week will cover the following:

• Induction to the British Red Cross: You will learn about the history of the movement, our work and fundamental principles as well as gaining First Aid skills
• Career Development Workshop: In this workshop you will learn about career opportunities, be able to develop your CV and application writing skills as well as learn interview skills.
• Digital Media: You will learn about how to keep yourself safe online and what different annotations me in the social media world.
• International Humanitarian Law: You will learn about humanitarian law and what it means in today’s society
• Networking: You will meet staff member from different teams and learn about their career journeys!

This opportunity allows young people to understand how an organisation in the charity sector operates and what the British Red Cross does and stands for.

This role will suit individuals with good communication skills, are a team player, are able to work independently and have an interest in the charity sector.

If you are interested in taking part then please complete an application on our website.