<p> Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Foundation & The Kennel Club A Grand Day Out with Foresters</p><p>Job Title: Event Fundraiser ; Internship (8 -12 weeks) Location: London </p><p>Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Foundation is a national children’s charity, passionate about improving the quality of life of sick children and their families in hospitals and hospices throughout the UK. We fund a range of innovative projects including: music, art and play therapy; family accommodation and sensory equipment. Please visit www.wallaceandgromitfoundation.org to learn more. The Kennel Club Charitable Trust making a difference for dogs by funding a wide variety of work ranging from supporting research into canine diseases to welfare initiatives and the promotion of support dogs, all of which give dogs healthier and happier lives.</p><p>Job Role</p><p>Our internship scheme offers a fantastic opportunity to get involved with 2 national charities with fantastic brand identity. </p><p>This internship is offered to support the launch of a new fundraising event ‘A Grand Day Out’, a national Dog Walking event raising funds to help sick children in the UK and to make a difference to dogs. This is a very exciting opportunity. The successful applicant will be involved in launching and developing this new fundraising project to take place in April 2011 in 3 venues across the South of England . You will have the opportunity to work directly alongside our experienced fundraising tea gaining a valuable overview of the charity sector and event fundraising and management as you learn. As an intern you will gain unrivalled fundraising, marketing, media and: PR experience. This internship will involve</p><p> Volunteer management  Event co-ordination and logistics  Social media marketing  Communications  Event marketing support</p><p>Person Specification</p><p>We are looking for an excellent organiser with strong oral and written communication skills who has the ability to build rapport with a wide variety of people. You will be especially good at interacting and networking.</p><p>You will be a self-starter able to demonstrate flair and initiative.</p><p>You will have a passion for our cause and the event.</p><p>You will be able to work independently and as part of a small team and you will have the self- discipline to prioritise your work. You will be organised and have proficient IT and admin skills. </p><p>You are likely to have good research skills and familiarity with the web and social media</p><p>Guidance Notes</p><p>The Post is available from February 2011 for 8-12 weeks and there is no application form.</p><p>Applicants are required to submit a CV and covering letter indicating suitability for the role and detailing relevant skills and experience.</p><p>Interviews will be held by individual arrangement. Interviews consist of a panel interview and possibly a work-related presentation.</p><p>Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday although at times you may be required to work outside of these hours to attend and co-ordinate the events.</p><p>For more information or to have an informal chat please call Marie on 020 7841 8987 or email [email protected].</p>