Become a member Home About us Vision and mission Our team Our mum's panel Jobs » Our corporate supporters GDUK network Genetic disorders database Grant programme Newsroom Fundraising Get involved Make a donation Become a member Contact us About genetic disorders For parents of affected children For affected adults For support groups & charities FREEPHONE 0800 987 8987 JOBS EVENTS ASSISTANT Download the full Events Assistant job description. About the charity: Genetic Disorders UK (GDUK) is a national charity working to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by genetic disorders. Our small team also organises the annual Jeans for Genes Day fundraising event, encouraging millions of adults and children to wear their jeans to work or school in return for a small donation. Over the last few years, we’ve built our events programme into a key fundraising channel for our charity and are looking for someone with a passion for our cause and great enthusiasm for events to join our team for a three-month internship. About the internship: Our Events Assistant internship is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in all our Spring events in support of Genetic Disorders UK and our national annual fundraising day, Jeans for Genes Day. This voluntary position is available at our Head Office in our small and friendly team. We have a jam-packed calendar for Spring 2015 and we will be able to offer our Events Assistant the chance to gain some hands-on experience of all the tasks and projects expected of a busy events department. The internship is designed to provide work experience within the area of challenge, social & special events and offers an insight into the work of fundraising events within the Third Sector. It is perfect for current students looking for work placements, recent graduates looking for work experience and those who would like to increase their skills and knowledge of the sector. Download the full Events Assistant job description. Please apply by CV and detailed cover letter outlining why you would like to work for Jeans for Genes Day and your suitability for the post to: maxime.sabatini@geneticdisordersuk.org Deadline for applications: Sunday 25 January 2015 SHARE THIS PAGE Tweet BECOME A MEMBER Receive news of our activities and the people we're helping GRANT PROGRAMME Funding for support groups and charities JEANS FOR GENES DAY Wear your Jeans on Friday 18th September 2015 ABOUT US Vision and mission Our team Our mum's panel Jobs Our corporate supporters GDUK NETWORK 48XXYY Syndrome Blepharophimosis Ptosis Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome (BPES) Peters Plus syndrome Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata (RCDP) WELCOME TO THE GENETIC DISORDERS DATABASE Genetic disorders database GRANT PROGRAMME Grants from Jeans for Genes Day 2014 Previous grant recipients Our 2014 grant panel Grants for families NEWSROOM Our news Genetic disorders in the news Genetic disorders on TV and radio The Sun Real life stories in the news Blogs FUNDRAISING Running challenges Cycling challenges Trekking challenges Other challenges Fundraising tools and downloads Special events GET INVOLVED MAKE A DONATION Make a donation online Donate by post Make a regular donation Gift Aid ABOUT GENETIC DISORDERS Films about genetic disorders Basic terms Patterns of inheritance Glossary Genetic testing FOR PARENTS OF AFFECTED CHILDREN Newly diagnosed Living with a genetic disorder Managing healthcare Benefits, grants and other funding Support available locally Education Working families Handy Resources FOR AFFECTED ADULTS FOR SUPPORT GROUPS AND CHARITIES How to write a 'Best Practice' guide Events CONTACT US REGISTER Site map | Accessibility | Terms of use | Privacy statement | Cookie policy © 2014 Genetic Disorders UK. All rights reserved. Registered charity number 1141583.