Unlock Democracy (incorporating Charter 88) is the UK’s leading campaign for democracy, rights and freedoms. Based in Cynthia Street just off Pentonville Road, they are now recruiting for two six week internships. Working as an intern is a fantastic way to gain hands on campaigning and lobbying experience whilst making a real difference to the openness of the country's political system.

If you would like to be considered for an Unlock Democracy internship to work on the VoteMatch and other campaigns, it would be handy if you could bring some experience of campaigning or research, writing for publication, and confident use of information technology. You must also be committed to and interested in the aims of Unlock Democracy, and be an enthusiastic team player. Unlock Democracy internships are unpaid, travel expenses up to zone six will be reimbursed.

VoteMatch is a major, innovative campaign to increase turnout in the June European elections.

There are two internships available, one running from 23 February to 3 April 2009 and one from 6 April to 15 May 2009.

Contact Bethan Rigby for more information. To apply please send a short covering letter explaining why you¹d like to be considered, your CV and a short article – two sides of A4 maximum – with the title, 'The Internet and Democratic Participation¹. And please mention this website when you apply!