Sefton Central Labour Party is looking for enthusiastic, motivated and hard-working Constituency Volunteers from September 2014. This is an excellent chance to receive training in and get first-hand knowledge and experience of Labour campaigns, casework and policy research.

Volunteers will receive training in:
• Conducting research
• Identifying casework
• Activist and membership development
• Contributing to literature production and design
• Doorstep campaigning
• Providing support to the campaigns team
• Assisting in office administration
• Liaising with local campaigners and organising local campaigning sessions
• Engaging volunteers and activists using the telephone and email
• Participating in on-the-ground campaigning
• E-campaigning, including monitoring, updating and uploading materials to web pages
• Accompanying elected members and activists as they campaign
• Assisting with Voter ID and updating Voter ID and other databases
• Assisting in the organisation and running of events
• Media monitoring
• Fundraising

Useful skills:
• Good standard of written English
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a confident telephone manner
• Good ICT skills
• The ability to work within a small team
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Ability to work in a flexible environment
• Working knowledge of politics and political processes
• Interest in campaigns management and political strategy
• Sympathy with the aims and values of the Labour party

You must not be a member of another political party apart from sister parties.

Applicants must be motivated and reliable.

We would welcome candidates who are available for weekends and evenings. Applicants will get the most out of the experience being with us 1-2 days a week. Training will be provided.

Past volunteers have secured employment with MPs so this post would suit anyone seeking a career in politics.