Professional Traineeships & Volunteering opportunities: A Challenging First Step In Your Career!
Are you interested in Fair Trade and want to have a fruitful professional experience? JOIN US as a trainee or a volunteer. WFTO-Europe will help you improve your knowledge, making sure you get the most out of it.
Trainee
The next round will be for internship starting at the end of July 2015 for a 6 months period. Keep in mind that there are usually two rounds of selection per year, the first one for internship starting in January and the second one for those starting in July. Internships last generally six months.
If you are interested, please send your English CV and a 1-page Cover Letter by the 30th of April 2015, explaining why you would like to work with us and what your contribution could be, to administration[at]wfto-europe.org.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can perform different tasks across the areas mentioned below. Candidates should also indicate their period of availability but please note that those who can commit for a period of 6 months or more (at least 3 months) may be preferred. Candidates must complete this training period as part of their academic degree or have a scholarship (such as: Erasmus Student Mobility for Work Placement; Leonardo da Vinci and also PLOTEUS).
The working language is English, but knowledge of other European languages is also highly valued. Please note that all our current opportunities are unpaid.
WFTO-Europe does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or national origin. Please note that we are, however, not responsible for checking whether you comply with visa requirements to enter the European Union’s space. If you are a non-EU resident, you will need to offer proof of this when applying.
Volunteer
Even a few hours per week (on a regular basis) can make a difference for Fair Trade!
If you are interested in volunteering (working on specific areas such as fundraising, projects or communication), send your English CV and a 1-page Cover Letter explaining why you would like to work with us and what your contribution could be to administration[at]wfto-europe.org. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can perform different tasks across the areas mentioned below. Candidates should indicate their period of availability and how many days/hours per week they can contribute. The working language is English, but knowledge of other European languages is also highly valued.
WFTO-Europe does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or national origin. Please note that we are, however, not responsible for checking whether you comply with visa requirements to enter the European Union’s space. If you are a non-EU resident, you will need to offer proof of this when applying.
Volunteers are welcome at any time !
Areas
We are especially (but not only) looking for people who have skills and/or experience in at least one of the following areas:
- IT/Computer Engineering and Web Design – to assist with several programs and the internal server; to help update the content of our website and include new features.
- Administration – to assist with the daily business, accounting, databases, documentation and updates.
- Communication – to help develop our internal and external communication strategy, including in social networks and our Newsletter.
- Fundraising and Project Management – to support our fundraising strategy and project activities, including narrative and financial reporting.
- Campaign and Events – to contribute to the planning and implementation of specific campaigns and the organisation of events, such as the World Fair Trade Day and others.
- Translation – Native European languages’ translators to help with updates for our website and other documents (if you have enough time to translate at least the main pages). We require translation services only on a more irregular basis, and therefore is no internship focused only on these tasks.
If you think you have other useful skills for WFTO-Europe, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at administration[at]wfto-europe.org.
Previous interns
Hélène Feller
Intern in Brussels, 2014
“WFTO-Europe allows me to get more involved in this big Fair Trade movement and I’m really happy to be part of it. This internship gave me the opportunity to work in different areas with a lot of responsibilities which is really rewarding. I was able to manage varied tasks from project management to fundraising and to gain in autonomy. I recommend it to everyone willing to gain some experience in a non-profit organisation and who want to discover the Fair Trade movement more deeply”
Tommi Raivio
Intern/Volunteer in Brussels, 2013-2014
“Working at the WFTO-Europe has provided me with great insights into the the field of Fair Trade. This opportunity has given me the ability to understand better how Fair Trade works and the implicated actors. I am very happy to have contributed to the Fair Trade and hope to see the WFTO brand grow in the future”
Constance Bouline
Intern in Brussels, 2014
“Doing an internship at WFTO-Europe is a great experience for anyone willing to learn about Fair Trade and to be part of the big movement. This internship gave me the opportunity gain experience in a various range of activities from communication to project management. It was also interesting to learn about the functioning of a non-profit organisation especially since it is a growing sector. I am glad I got the chance to be part of the Fair Trade movement and I will definitely keep promoting it and acting accordingly. It is rewarding to be part of a such ethical movement. I would definitely recommend this internship to anyone interested in the topic.”
Read the testimonials of our previous interns here.