Working for a Charity is calling for voluntary and community organisations to host work placement schemes for people participating in its Foundation Course.

The foundation course allows those interested in working in the sector to get a feel for what’s involved and includes a 20 day placement within a charity where the participant can get hands on experience. Working for a Charity is looking for suitable host charities that would be willing to offer opportunities which not only would be of help to itself but will also provide a useful learning experience.

Elaine Smethurst of Working for a Charity said: “The foundation course placements could involve admin work, organising events, helping with fundraising, finance or business strategy development. Participants will come from a wide range of backgrounds and offer a great variety of skills and experience at all levels of responsibility to senior executives.”

There are no costs involved to the charity although it is recommended that travel expenses are refunded. The host charity will be asked to provide a brief resume of what was achieved during the placement.

More information and registration forms are available from www.workingforacharity.org.uk; by emailing workingforcharity@ncvo-vol.org.uk or by calling 020 7520 2512.