BTCV International department consists of just two full-time staff members and two VOs. We’re supported by central administration and a pool of dedicated and experienced project leaders who play a large role in ongoing project organisation, training and other functions.

Our VOs help us run the development support programme of work with partners outside the UK, and organising the Conservation Holidays.

Beyond the holiday programme, BTCV International is involved in regional and global networks and is actively developing it’s own networks and small-scale development initiatives in partnership with local organisations in several countries.

Based in Oxfordshire and overseas

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The Volunteer Officer has the opportunity, and is expected, to get involved in all aspects of the department’s work - from the exotic and inspiring to the dull and mundane. This will include:

• leading volunteer groups overseas
• updating this website
• working directly with our partners to answering queries from project leaders

The role provides a range of invaluable experiences in development, environmental management, and responsible tourism fields, and the potential to develop and pursue the individual’s own ideas.

A considerable part of the Volunteer Officer’s role is in overseas project leadership. This could be in any of the countries in which we work and involves a high degree of responsibility and self-sufficiency. Experience in project leading in the UK, and the relevant training are essential for this part of the role, and the opportunity to gain these is available for the right post-holder.

BTCV International is based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire in a friendly, well- equipped office. Agreed travel expenses will be paid when working from here. When overseas, all travel and accommodation expenses are paid and a daily living allowance is available.Recruitment is ongoing as positions become available.

Good applications will be kept 'on file' until we have a vacancy, and applicants will be asked to confirm their continued interest.

Based in Oxfordshire

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The main purpose of this role is to provide support to the International Department, helping to raise the visibility of our profile and activities.

Projects could include:

• research for leaders’ information packs
• assisting with the compilation and production of publications
• writing press releases
• writing articles for magazines and websites
• monitoring the media for articles of interest to BTCV International

This will be an interesting and varied position working alongside the energetic and dedicated PR team as well as the International Department in our Wallingford office.

If you’re interested in these roles please contact Andy Jefferies, International Development Officer. Telephone 01491 821627 or email A.Jefferies@btcv.org.uk You will be asked to apply with your CV and a covering letter.