Would you like to volunteer for LCHR?

Would you like to volunteer for LCHR?

LCHR is looking for six new volunteers to help us run the organisation and our upcoming campaigns. The volunteers will form LCHR’s managing committee, and we are looking for a Secretary, Membership Officer, Communications Officer, Fundraising Officer, Events Officer, and Campaigns Officer. Each officer will have role-specific responsibilities, as well as being involved with our campaigning work.

Responsibilities (depending on the specific volunteer role) include:

  • Liaising with MPs, peers, and their support staff;
  • Writing articles and briefings;
  • Running our social media channels;
  • Producing a regular newsletter;
  • Organising events; and
  • Carrying out fundraising activities.

Ideal candidates will have:

  • A keen interest in human rights and politics;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including writing skills;
  • A good understanding of the Labour Party; and
  • Support the Labour Campaign for Human Rights and our mission.

Hours are flexible and the role is primarily home-based, although candidates will ideally be based in London for meetings and events. Around 2-3 hours per week commitment is typical by not required.

If you are interested in applying, please send a CV and short cover note to Matthew Turner at [email protected] by 31 August 2018. 

We will acknowledge every application, and will aim to contact successful applicants by 1st September 2018. Interviews will take place w/c 3rd September or 27th / 28th September (with some flexibility if necessary).

You can find out more information here: http://www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.aspx?jobid=67389.