We’re looking for five volunteers who are passionate about politics and looking for experience in community engagement, issues-based research and political event management. Collectively, the team will have a range perspectives and evidence of core transferable skills that give them the confidence to embrace tasks professionally. The team will work with mentors who will help them learn new skills and develop existing ones. Activities will include: - Research, monitoring, data management - Helping to set up and mange events - Supporting a media relations campaign - Contributing to presentations and speeches Successful candidates will be able to work remotely and attend meetings and events in Central London. The project will run between now and the end of October so candidates should be able to commit to a minimum of half a day per week to be considered, although if you are able to offer more then it will allow you to be more heavily involved. Throughout the project, candidates will be given the opportunity to network with politicians and political influencers. Professional references, introductions, life coaching and career development support will also be provided. If you are interested in joining the team, please download, complete and submit The Eye of the Storm application form: http://bit.ly/EYEAPP Deadline for submissions for the initial team of five is 28th September. If you're interested but the timing is not right for you now, join our Facebook event page (http://bit.ly/EYEEVNTS) and we'll notify you of new opportunities and posts as they are confirmed. About us: The Eye of the Storm is an anti-redundancy initiative founded and managed by Katrina Krishnan Doyle. It gives anyone with spare time, talent or resources the opportunity to get involved with ethical and socially responsible projects. In return for their investment, volunteers receive career development and life coaching support; professional skills mentoring (through the Tarakin Ltd Associate Network); endorsements and references; and a share of the wealth if a project they’re involved with makes money. From former MPs to international music producers, we are using our skills and contacts to create a new, inclusive and empowering community. For more info please visit the website: www.TheEyeoftheStorm.co.uk or www.GatewayAssociates.co.uk Keywords: Work, Charity, Volunteer