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Sign up for OU telephone campaign and earn extra money for Christmas

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Following a hugely successful July telephone campaign – raising more than £86,000 in pledged donations – the OU’s Development Office is looking to recruit even more telephone callers to take part in the next fundraising campaign which will run for four weeks in November 2012.

Based at the Walton Hall campus in Milton Keynes, successful candidates can expect to earn £7.80 per hour, whilst knowing that the work they are doing will have a direct impact on the lives of future students.

What does it involve?
As a caller, you’ll be holding telephone conversations with OU graduates (during evenings and weekends), talking to them about the OU's mission of providing education for all, updating their details and asking them to make a donation to our fundraising projects.

There will be no cold calling – we’re contacting all our graduates in advance about the campaign, and they can opt out if they prefer. You can find out more about what being a caller is like from previous caller Marie Coles.

For more information or to obtain a copy of the application form please visit this website.

The closing date for applications is Friday 14 September at 5pm. Previous applicants need not apply.

 

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Sarah George - Tue, 11/09/2012 - 22:04

Hi Jacob, I met a woman last year who said she did 2 years with OU and transferred to the UEA for the last leg.  Not sure of the details but it is obviously possible.  Hope this helps. S

Kayleigh Baldwin - Mon, 24/09/2012 - 03:33

Oh I didn't find out about this until after the application date :( Sounds like a great opportunity.

Jenny Bond - Mon, 24/09/2012 - 09:20

Hi Kayleigh

It would still be worth getting in touch with the team as they are always looking for callers.

Jenny
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