Better Transport

Campaign for Better Transport is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person to work in our small and dynamic campaigns and communications teams. Candidates should have a keen interest in the work of Campaign for Better Transport and a passion for the environment.

The candidate should be able to commit to volunteering for two to three days a week (14 - 21 hours a week) for a minimum of three months.

This position will give the post-holder a valuable insight into an environmental campaigning organisation working to reduce traffic and improve alternatives to cars, lorries and planes.

"I volunteer with the Campaign for Better Transport because I believe that effective and sustainable transport is vital to everyone’s long term prosperity and well-being" - Dev Trehan, Intern.

Typical tasks may involve:

• Assisting in the organising of events
• Conducting research for current and future campaigns, using internal sources and the internet
• Conducting research interviews
• Writing up research and writing background documents
• Speaking to internal and external audiences about our work
• Sending out campaign information to supporters
• Attending staff meetings and other internal meetings
• Providing support with a range of administrative duties including: administrative support for team members, maintaining the database, answering the telephone and checking campaigns emails
• Performing routine tasks such as photocopying and stuffing envelopes

Person specification

The successful candidate will:

• Be motivated, flexible, enthusiastic and organised
• Have a good level of literacy
• Have basic proficiency in word processing, email and the internet
• Be flexible and able to respond to unexpected situations with good humour
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Be committed to the organisation’s equal opportunities and health and safety policies and accept personal responsibility for implementing these
• Have a passion for the environment and a strong interest in transport issues and be committed to Campaign for Better Transport’s aims to reduce traffic and improve alternatives to cars, lorries and planes

"I would highly recommend volunteer work at Campaign for Better Transport, whether it is for the satisfaction of knowing your work might help communities or for the endless cups of tea" - Matt Knowd, volunteer.

What you get

• An excellent opportunity to learn how a dynamic campaigning organisation works
• Valuable work experience
• Travel expenses paid and a lunch allowance
• A reference at the end