FANTASTIC WORK EXPERIENCE: RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS FOR THE FELIX PROJECT – 12th, 13th, 27th and 28th JUNE

THE FELIX PROJECT

Monday 12th + Tuesday 13th and Tuesday 27th + Wednesday 28th June 
TOTAL OF 4 DAYS WORK PLUS SOME ADDITIONAL TIME RUNNING A FOCUS GROUP.
Are you aged 16-18 and looking for inspirational work experience?
We are looking for a team of 10 young people interested in research, analysis and sustainability to take part in our paid work experience project for a company that is leading the way in food waste reduction. You will gain experience, develop skills and work in a team to deliver a real project investigating what inspires people your age to volunteer.
… want to work hard but also have fun?
IF THE ANSWER IS YES, SIGN UP FOR THIS PROJECT!
It is perfect for students in year 11, 12 and 13 who like sociology, geography and business who want to gain high quality work experience that’s great for their personal statement. No prior experience is necessary. We are looking for young people who are motivated, keen to learn and want to gain confidence talking to other people.
The project takes place during the school day so you will need the approval of your teachers to take part, you must also be available for all 4 days.

Purpose
Our client The Felix Project wants to encourage more young people to join their team of volunteers and so they have partnered with We Rise in order to investigate what makes volunteering appealing to you.  By taking part in this opportunity you will gain invaluable insight into the world of work and also experience to help your CV, personal statement and other applications.
Our Client and Our Coaches

The Felix Project is a London-based food redistribution charity set up in 2016 to tackle food poverty and food waste. They rescue good, surplus food from the food industry that cannot be sold and would otherwise go to waste. The Felix Project wants to develop a strategy to engage with young people from underserved backgrounds through by expanding their volunteering programme and they need your help to find out the best way to do this.  This project needs your ideas to create a focus group script that you will then run with various focus group sessions. Don’t worry you will supported and coached all of the way by the excellent We Rise Coaches and market research experts Ipsos.

Timing and Location
You will work for a total of 4 days from 9.30am until – 4/5pm generally. You will also have to run at least one focus group organised and supported by We Rise.

The project will take place in Brixton at 3Space International House, and at the Felix Project’s depot in Poplar which we will travel to together.

Pay
You will be paid £30 each day you are on the project plus an hourly rate for the focus groups you run.
There are limited spaces available so sign up ASAP to be in with a chance!

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