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RESULTS UK
Results UK is a movement of passionate, committed people. Together as staff and grassroots activists, we advocate directly to parliamentarians, the UK Government and other decision-makers with the aim of guiding them towards commitments that reduce poverty and inequality.Our advocacy is built on global solidarity, partnership and shared empowerment. This is crucial to challenging the racist,…
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RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed, everyday people. We have a vision to end global poverty through political and public will. Together we use our voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty. Our campaigners learn to effectively advise policy makers, guiding them towards decisions that improve access to education, health, and economic opportunities. 

Recent campaigns include equitable access to COVID-19 vaccinations around the world and funding and policy commitments to tackle global malnutrition. Each month, campaigners take action, for example by writing to their MP, and attend our national conference calls to hear from expert speakers on the issues we're campaigning on. As part of the London group, you can meet likeminded people and organise together to do additional activities, such as blog-writing, social media, running events or group campaigning actions. 

It is a very flexible role and a great way to gain skills and experience in campaigning and advocacy, international development, blog-writing, social media, letter writing, event organising and more!

Duties

RESULTS campaigners have the opportunity to:

- Join a local RESULTS action group and meet likeminded individuals campaigning to bring an end to poverty.

- Support our campaigns on global health, education and economic opportunities.

- Take action with us, from publishing articles in the media to meeting with your constituency MP.

- Hear from experts on international development each month on our RESULTS conference calls.

- Put your points directly to influential decision-makers.

- Organise events within your local community, be an ambassador for RESULTS in your area and help us to grow our network.

- Develop your campaigning and advocacy skills at conferences and training sessions.

- Write blogs and create social media content

Who will the volunteers be working with?
Volunteers will come in contact with a variety of people throughout their time with RESULTS. As well as meeting a network of passionate volunteers keen to see an end to global poverty, volunteers will also get the opportunity to meet with their MPs and hear guest speakers from a variety of international speakers from organisations such as the WHO and the World Bank.
Training
Volunteers are provided with a welcome pack to give them an overview of everything they need to know to get involved. You can also;

-Gain skills in advocacy and campaigning - through practice and training events
-Use your own interests and skill set to shape your advocacy
-Learn from expert speakers in the field of international development
-Receive monthly updates on campaign issues and goings-on in the network
-Receive support and advice from other campaigners, your local group and RESULTS staff

Time commitment

Typically campaigners spend 2-4 hours per month volunteering for RESULTS but there is no upper or lower limit! Being involved often takes the form of attending the monthly nationwide Grassroots Conference Call (via Zoom), a local meeting, and taking action either individually or as a group. Some actions take longer than others. For example, trying to arrange a meeting with your MP can take time, but can be very powerful and rewarding!
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This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.