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Thursday Sep 07, 2006

Oxfam University Campaigns Co-ordinator

have you noticed that posh header for this blog entry? Well thats my new title, groovy or what?! when i was told my contract had ended at my previous job, i was head-hunted by Oxfam to use my skills in setting up student campaigns to get universities promoting Oxfams work across London and the South East. Unfortunatly it is unpaid/ a voluntary role, but it beats watching daytime TV! So i am now spending half my week setting up a programme for universities to become involved in Oxfams campaigns and spending the rest of the week applying for jobs and going to interviews (getting lots of interviews, but nerves take over, so dont get lots of job offers - cry!). To my surprise working with students isnt something Oxfam, despite being around 50 years old) has really explored, so its a really exciting opportunity. Its pretty fustrating too though, as im having to job hunt to afford life in London, it means im coming up with lots of exciting ideas but having to restrain myself so i dont get too carried away and then end up leaving with lots of projects half finished. If only Oxfam had more money to enable me to stay on and make things happen. So that Oxfam is able to put more money into its operations across the world, a surprising number of people within the charity are full or part-time volunteers. Employment within Oxfam looks unlikely but this is a fantastic volunteering  opportunity and i intend to make the most of it!

Posted by Helen Bryant ( 10:22 AM )
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