Internship Opportunity

Abaana is a Christian based charity which invests in children in Africa, helping them to break the chains of poverty through education. Do you have a passion to make a difference? Could you help Abaana fulfil its goals? Why not consider our exciting internship opportunity?

The internships will run from August 2019 until the end of June 2020 (with the option of a trip to Uganda as part of an Abaana team in July/August 2020).  The main areas of work will be:

• Supporting Abaana’s general work: Helping within the office, running events and giving presentations.
• Promotion of Challenge 48: Helping Abaana network across schools and universities to encourage as many people as possible to be involved in C48.
• Supporting the Abaana New Life Choir: Assisting in the preparations for the potential New Life Choir tour.
• Supporting the teams: Promoting teams to Uganda, assisting with the preparation of and travelling to Uganda with a team.
• Other areas: At Management’s discretion

Each intern’s post covers 35 hours per week which will include some evenings and weekends. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to work on own initiative and have flexibility with regards to the role.
• Ability to work as an enthusiastic team member and gain the confidence of colleagues, donors and the public.
• Willingness to network with students across schools and Universities.
• Education: A-levels or equivalent.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to drive and access to a car.
• A personal Christian faith and be able to support the ethos and aims of Abaana.

The successful interns will receive a bursary to the value of £450 each per month and will have their normal workplace expenses covered. In addition, Abaana will also make a contribution of £700 towards your team costs.