Interns
Intern: In the context of WHC an intern is defined as a volunteer seeking to gain work experience in the charitable health and well-being sector.
At present we regret we are not registering new interns
It is WHC policy to engage interns to support the day-to-day operations of the charity. Their work includes assistance with event coordination; advice line administration and analysis; financial contracts; fundraising, marketing, promotions; PR and the media. There are opportunities for project work and research, e.g. helping to prepare factsheets and newsletters. Interns may also represent the charity at health conferences and liaise with other charities operating in this sector.
We recruit undergraduates and those studying for a higher degree. Women and men are eligible to apply and we hope they will stay for 8 -12 weeks, working part-time normally between 1-3 days per week. The positions are voluntary but a travel and lunch allowance is paid (£10 per day).
Those specialising in health, gender and women's studies, medical journalism and community service are especially welcome to apply but we encourage students from a wide diversity of nationalities, backgrounds and academic courses. We provide training in office administration, offer a social programme and prepare comprehensive references.
Since the programme was initiated in the summer of 2006 the interns named below have qualified for a Women's Health Concern certificate of achievement (as at June 2008):
Alexis Duda |
USA |
University of Richmond |
VA Business Studies |
Allison Burr |
USA |
King's College |
Biology and Music Studies |
Anna Simpson |
UK |
The Queen College, Oxford University |
English and Modern Languages |
Caro Mauder |
Germany |
King's College |
Socrates Fellow |
Chrissy Makris |
USA |
Stony Brook University, SUNY |
Art, Psychology and Women's Studies |
Manisha Chakravarthy |
USA |
King's College |
Art, English Studies |
Rima Saini |
UK |
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London |
Politics and International Studies |
Chandni Lakhani |
UK |
Queen Mary College, University of London |
English & Gender Development |
Esther Arlidge-Lyon |
UK |
Queen Mary College, University of London |
English and Hispanic Studies |
Lin Li |
China |
Queen Mary College, University of London |
Materials and Business |
| Akinkunmi Olujinmi | UK |
Computer CareersCentre |
Information Technology Infrastructure Library Training |
| Hannah Ketola | Finland |
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London |
Politics and Study of Religions |
| Smriti Jhingan | UK |
University College London |
Biomedical Sciences |
| Nilima Begum | UK |
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London |
History |
Rachael Pegg |
UK |
Queen Mary College, University of London |
English Literature |
Kazumi Taguchi |
Japan |
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London |
History of Japanese Literature and East Asian Religion and Chinese Studies |
Yingchun Zhou |
China |
University of Sunderland |
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) |
Natassha Chan |
Philippines |
University College London |
History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science |
Safina Ahmed |
British Pakistani |
Bradford College |
Early Childhood Studies |
Interns are fully integrated into our charity work and we are delighted that they keep in touch and in two cases have returned to undertake part-time remunerated projects.
Comments
Comments received include:
- "I really enjoyed the responsibility I was given both writing factsheets and representing WHC events"
- "You have been very supportive and showed me the humorous side of things that enter any office (or should!)"
- "It was great to meet other likeminded or possibly very different people who were interning"
- "Personally learning things both informatively about women's health and logistically about a small charity's operations. I think I'll be well equipped for certain aspects of life (and my mother appreciates it too!)" and making career choices in the future."
- "I miss WHC - you seemed to provide me with great projects and I really got to know what was going on as I was in the same room every day with the chief executives"
- "I learned a lot these past months (and not just about Excel). You were a wonderful supervisor and I will never forget this experience"
- "A huge thank you for all the exciting opportunities I have had during this internship and for all the encouragement you have given me."
- "Even though I was only with you for a short time, I feel that I learnt a lot and become really personally invested in WHC."
- "I am really looking forward to my work here at WHC. Although a little scary and overwhelming at first, I can see that it's something that will help me acquire important skills."
- "My time at WHC has been extremely enjoyable; it's been a real learning and expanding experience. I have learnt valuable skills which I can take forward in life."
Enquiries
Enquiries should be addressed to Patrick Shervington, chief executive
