Donation Information
Right To Play is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity no. 1112404.
Please donate online by following the link above (through Charity Choice) or send a cheque made payable to "Right To Play UK" to:
Right To Play UK39 - 43 Brewer Street,
London,
W1F 9UD
+44 (0) 207 734 7946
Intern Testimonial
1. What would be your typical day at Right To Play?
I didn’t have a typical day as such. I was allocated a computer and desk on my first day, and part of my duties would be to assist with the general administration that comes with all office jobs regardless of what sector they are in. However, aside from that the work was very varied. Some days I helped arrange fund-raising events, others I sat in on meetings, and others still I researched our projects in Sierra Leone, Uganda, Azerbaijan and elsewhere to write bidding letters to various charitable trusts. This last task in particular allowed me a fantastic insight into the policy making and project implementation process of Right To Play. In addition I helped with the writing, compiling and editing of the biannual ‘Red Ball magazine.’
There is a wonderful approachability about this charity. Whilst it is both very large and truly global, it is in no way faceless. As such I was able to go to the events mentioned above which were held at places such as Stamford Bridge and Gray’s Inn, where I met the President and CEO of Right To Play, Johann Koss, and other board members, all of whom have an infectious enthusiasm for what they do.
2. How often did you work?
I generally worked one day a week, Friday, but came in when I was needed. This might mean two or three days a week, or sometimes helping out at events on occasional weekends and evenings.
3. Where were you based?
The Right To Play offices are in Soho, central London so I was mostly based there. That being said, events can take you all over the place.
4. What skills did you learn during your time here?
My time at Right To Play has been invaluable on many levels.
Firstly, I fitted the internship around a Master’s degree in War Studies, and they complimented each other perfectly: I was able to study the theory behind conflict resolution and peace building at university and then experience the actual practice with Right To Play.
Secondly, as the office in London is centrally concerned with fund-raising rather than project policy making, it has been enlightening to experience the reality of the relationship between the necessary acquisition of funds locally and the direct investments abroad.
Thirdly, the internship has offered me an insight into the complex operations of an NGO, from the not so glamorous but necessary office administration up to the actual running of aid and development projects in 24 countries worldwide.
Lastly, it has given me the experience to better inform my decisions regarding a career path.
5. Who would this internship appeal to?
Students/graduates looking to gain experience in the charity sector. People between jobs looking to help a charity during their time off.
By: Will Bennett
