As well as the advertisers on the CILIP Graduate Training Opportunities list, here are some other organizations that can offer opportunities to gain experience in library and information work. It is worth making sure with library and information courses that the work will meet entry requirements.
Action for Blind People (Charity No. 205913) Enabling blind and partially sighted people to transform their lives through work, housing, leisure and support. For more information visit our website www.afbp.org Sandra Hanafin, Information & Advice Manager Action for Blind People Tel: 020 7635 4816
Book Aid International (Charity No. 313869) is a major charity in the information and library field, supporting projects in developing countries by providing professionally selected and targeted books, which are a valuable resource. It also actively supports local publishing initiatives in Africa. The charity has opportunities for volunteers to work as Library/Warehouse Volunteers or Projects Volunteers at its LONDON headquarters. Contact: The Volunteer Co-ordinator, Book Aid International, 39-41 Coldharbour Lane, Camberwell, London SE5 9NR. Tel: 020 7733 3577 Fax: 020 7978 8006 E-mail: rls@gn.apc.org.
BAAF (British Association for Adoption & Fostering) (Charity No. 275689) aims to promote the highest standards of child centred policies and services for children separated from their families of origin. It has members across the country and provides child linking and enquiry services, offers training and consultancy, and publishes books, journals and guides. There are opportunities for volunteers to help run the library and information service at the Head Office in London. Contact: Katrina Wilson, Information Officer, Skyline House, 200 Union Street, London SE1 0LX Tel: 020 7593 2048 Fax: 020 7593 2001 Email: katrina.wilson@baaf.org.uk Web: www.baaf.org.uk
Christian Aid (Charity No. 1105851)
Christian Aid’s Information Resources Centre (IRC) has opportunities for volunteers to assist with the running of our library and archive services. The suitable candidate must have good organisational skills, as well as proficient written and oral communication. The position is flexible and can be either full or part time depending on your availability. Expenses are reimbursed. For more information please contact the IRC on 020 7523 2410 / 2444 or email: irc@christian-aid.org. Christian Aid website: http://www.christianaid.org.uk
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA)
Volunteer: Librarian/Information Professional
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) is the world's leading organisation dedicated to exposing crimes against wildlife and the environment www.eia-international.org
We are looking for a skilled volunteer who is willing to assist us organising our files into a systematic database and ensuring the preservation of documents that are important to the history of the organisation. The role will encompass records from all the EIA campaigns, and would be of particular interest to someone with a passion for environmental protection/conservation. The position would suit a recently qualified information manager looking to gain further experience in implementing a filing system, or an experienced individual seeking an opportunity to apply their experience in the non-for-profit sector.
Volunteers are welcome to contact us to discuss the position, hours and objectives of the role. We can cover your lunch/travel. The position is flexible and can be either full or part time depending on your availability.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The Fostering Network (Charity No. 280852) headquarters in LONDON has opportunities for Volunteers to help run their Library and Information Service. Contact Penny King, Information Officer, The Fostering Network, 87 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8HA Tel 020 7620 6400, Fax 020 7620 6401, Fosterline – adviceline for foster carers 0800-040-7675, Information Line 020 7261 1884 E-mail info@fostering.net. Website www.fostering.net. Opportunities for library volunteers also exist at the Scottish office in Glasgow.
Contact Bryan Ritchie, Manager, Fostering Network Scotland, Ingram House, 2nd floor, 227 Ingram Street, Glasgow G1 1DA Tel 0141 204 1400, Fax 0141 204 6588 E-mail bryan.ritchie@fostering.net.
Gedling Community and Voluntary Services (Charity No.1108272) in NOTTINGHAMSHIRE provides a resource library for voluntary and community groups and others interested in the voluntary sector. Gedling CVS has opportunities for volunteers to help run the resource library, for example cataloguing existing resources. Contact: Jean Ramsden, Information Coordinator, Gedling CVS, Park View Offices, Arnot Hill Park, Nottingham Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6LU. Tel: 0115 926 6750 Email: info@gedlingcvs.org.uk Website: www.gedlingcvs.org.uk
HelpAge International (Charity No. 288180) The Resource Centre contains approximately 3000 paper items, and about 150 videos; there are also unquantified items on hard disc, all relating to ageing and its problems, in developing countries. HelpAge is the only non-governmental organization which works solely in this field. PO Box 32832, London N1 9ZN, UK, Tel: +44 (0)20 7278 7778, Fax: +44 (0) 20 7843 1840, www.helpage.org Contact Austin Hall M.A., A.L.A. - Information Officer ahall@helpage.org
Nottingham Council for Voluntary Service (Charity No. 1070790) 7 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG1 3FB provides an information service to voluntary groups in the Nottingham area. From time to time they have opportunities for volunteers to help run their library. You will need to check with them if they have a current vacancy. Contact: Melanie Russell-Smith, Information
Co-ordinator, tel: 0115 934 8418 E-mail: melrs@nottinghamcvs.co.uk.
OXFAM (Charity No. 202918) headquarters in OXFORD has opportunities for volunteers to help run their headquarters library and information service. Contact: The Librarian, Oxfam Library, Oxfam, 274 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DZ. Tel: 01865 313757 E-mail: rbuck@oxfam.org.uk Web: www.oxfam.org.uk.
Treloar College Residential post - 16 Specialist College for Students with physical disabilities, some of whom also have learning disabilities. Role includes shelving, filing, processing new stock and helping library users find information. London Road, Holybourne, Alton, Hants GU34 4EN Tel 01420 547495 Email: Moira.johnson@treloar.org.uk
Web: www.treloar.org.uk
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