# Cancer Research UK launches permanent internship scheme

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2005/08/10/cancer-research-uk-launches-permanent-internship-scheme/
- Published: 2005-08-10T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Following the success of Cancer Research UK’s pilot internship scheme this summer,
the charity is launching a permanent tri-annual scheme from September 2005.
The 
pilot was launched in response to the huge demand for work experience at Cancer 
Research UK and across the voluntary sector. The initial scheme saw over 60 applicants
applying for just six places.

The first wave of the permanent internship programme will offer ten voluntary placements
regionally and in London. They will focus on fundraising, marketing, communications,
law and health promotion and will last three months. As before, the scheme is aimed
primarily at graduates and those wishing to change career paths.

The placements will involve working on some of the charity’s key campaigns. They
will also include information on getting a job within the charity sector and courses
on topics such as CV writing, interview techniques and presentation skills.

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