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Young Web Journalist
When We Need You
From 05/10/2006 onwards
About Opportunity
The volunteer would be given the opportunity of training in web journalism (Hack Pack) and Podcasting and would be supported by full time staff members. This would be valuable experience to any young person who was thinking about a career in journalism linked to I.T. as the work would involve research, article writing, news gathering, interviewing, photography and uploading material on to the website. They would also have the opportunity to research and become familiar with the Young Scot and Dialogue Youth initiatives. The work time is negotiable and would be carried out within a support team perspective. The Dialogue Youth team would expect the young person to be punctual, honest, have a good level of literacy and numeracy and be competent in the use of I.T. packages, e.g. Microsoft Word and the Internet. The volunteers should be able to work on their own initiative. They would be part of the Dialogue Youth Advisory Group who works with the staff to ensure that Dialogue Youth retains its relevancy to young people. A Disclosure Scotland check would be required.
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About Dialogue Youth
Dialogue Youth is a major national youth initiative and is an important part of the Scottish Executive's agenda to modernise the way the government works at local and national levels.
Skills & Experience
A good level of literacy and numeracy and competence in the use of I.T. packages e.g. Microsoft Word and the Internet an interest in journalism would be useful. The volunteers should have the ability to work on their own initiative and enjoy meeting new p
Travel Details
The project is based in Cumnock Academy where ample parking is available. The address is also on the main bus route and 5 minutes walk from Cumnock bus station. Occasionally transport may be available with other staff where appropriate. However given the nature of the task the volunteer would need to be able to access venues where events were taking place or during the process of story research.
Restrictions
The volunteer must be competent and comfortable to travel on their own.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Health & Safety induction, Hack Pack & Podcasting training regular support and supervision.
Work Type
Computing
Client Group
Young People
Expenses Detail
Public transport rates. Reimbursed monthly.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
8 hours per Month
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
4
Reference Code
19-350
