International Justice Mission is a global organization that protects people in poverty from violence.

IJM partners with local authorities in 21 program offices in 14 countries* to combat slavery, violence against women and children, and police abuse of power against people who are poor.

IJM works to rescue and restore victims, hold perpetrators accountable, and help strengthen public justice systems.

Our 2030 Vision is to rescue millions, protect half a billion and make justice for people in poverty unstoppable.

We are a global team of lawyers, social workers, community activists and other professionals in 29 offices across 22 countries* who share in the mission of protecting people in poverty from violence.

A summer placement with IJM UK would suit anyone who is interested in combatting modern slavery and injustice. You will gain first-hand experience of what it is like to work within the Christian-charity sector and have opportunities to build connections and contacts with those who work within the sector.

Summer placement volunteers need be available for 4-12 weeks over the summer period. Specific dates can be flexible, but the time offered should fall sometime between June and September. International applicants must already have the relevant visa for the UK.

Example tasks may include:

• Administration support
• Project support in HR and/or Finance departments
• Assisting with Fundraising projects, events or campaigns
• Assisting with Champions (volunteer) resources and projects
• Research for future projects, events or campaigns
• Developing resources for key projects, events or campaigns
• Creating and scheduling digital content for social media platforms and IJM UK website
• Representing IJM UK at a summer festival, sharing the biblical call to justice and the work of IJM (subject to COVID19 government guidelines/restrictions)

IJM has a pattern of Christian spiritual formation. Our staff and Summer Placement volunteers engage in the work of justice through daily and quarterly prayer rhythms.

• Our usual office working pattern is Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
• Summer festivals (when happening) involve evening and weekend work, where time off in lieu (toil) is offered for staff and Summer Placement volunteers
• Positions offered could be on a full-time or part-time basis.
• Placements offered may include office based or home working opportunities. This will be consistent with the latest COVID19 government guidelines in place at the beginning of the role.

• Please submit a covering letter (maximum two pages) explaining why you are suitable for and interested in joining our Summer Placement Programme. Please demonstrate what and how your skills, experience and personal qualities will bring to IJM UK and why you are interested in IJM’s work.
• Please supply your CV detailing relevant experience
• Lastly, please submit a supporting statement of Christian Faith (up to one page) describing your faith journey, current spiritual disciplines and how you see your faith as relevant to your involvement with IJM
• Applications should be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line Summer Placement:Full time or Summer Placement: Part time depending on your availability or preference.

• Deadline for applications: 12 noon Friday 12th March 2021

• Successful applicants will be invited to interview. Interviews will take place in April 2021.

If you have any questions about the voluntary work experience Summer Placement Programme, please email [email protected]. Alternatively, please call our central office on 020 3405 9080.