Just for Kids Law (JfKL) is seeking a Media and Communications Volunteer to support our communications and public engagement work. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated individual who is keen to develop practical experience within a leading children’s rights legal organisation.
This internship is particularly suited to someone interested in media, communications, journalism, marketing, campaigning, social justice, or the voluntary sector. Prior legal or communications experience is not required; however, a willingness to learn, creativity, and reliability are essential.
The volunteer will work closely with staff across the organisation to help communicate our work, amplify the voices of children and young people, and support our public-facing outputs.
Role Summary
Contract term: Volunteering
Location: Central London office (EC1)
Time Commitment: One day per week.
Salary: Unpaid (reasonable travel expenses reimbursed)
Just for Kids Law believes in the value of a diverse workforce and encourages applications from people from all ethnic, cultural, religious, and social backgrounds: in particular, black and racialised communities, LGBTQI+ communities. We strive to create a diverse working environment where anyone, regardless of background, can thrive.
Responsibilities:
Content Creation and Communications
- Assisting with the drafting and editing of newsletters, blog posts, website content, and short articles.
- Supporting the creation of clear, engaging, and accessible written content for a non-legal audience.
- Supporting the creation of digital assets, including graphics, short-form content, and campaign materials.
- Helping to maintain a consistent tone and message across platforms.
Monitoring and Management
- Assisting with the management of JfKL’s social media accounts (including scheduling posts and monitoring engagement).
- Assisting with responding to routine enquiries under staff supervision.
- Helping to organise media and communications materials and assets.
- Supporting the planning, scheduling, and coordination of social media posts to ensure consistent and timely content across platforms.
Other Duties
- Carrying out any other duties which fall reasonably within this role.
- Upholding Just for Kids Law’s values, safeguarding principles, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Upholding Just for Kids Law’s values, safeguarding principles, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Upholding Just for Kids Law’s values, safeguarding principles, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Creative mindset with an interest in storytelling and digital content.
- Willingness to learn and take feedback constructively.
- Good organisational skills and reliability.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content creation tools.
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on experience in media and communications within a nationally recognised legal charity.
- Opportunities to build a strong portfolio of written and digital work.
- Insight into how communications support legal casework, policy, and campaigning.
- Development of transferable skills in writing, digital media, stakeholder communication, and time management.
- Enhanced employability for future roles in law, communications, public policy, NGOs, or related fields.
How to Apply
To apply, return a completed equal opportunity monitoring form alongside your CV (no more than 2 sides of A4) and a short Cover Letter (no more than 1 side of A4) outlining interest in the role and availability to start.
Applications to humanresources@justforkidslaw.org
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as we are hoping for an immediate start date.
If you have any questions about the roles or the recruitment process, please get in touch at humanresources@justforkidslaw.org
