Working in the voluntary sector : how to find rewarding work in charities and voluntary organisations

Working in a charity or voluntary organization can be both challenging and rewarding.

There are over 180,000 charities in the UK, ranging from those with a few dedicated staff, to those that are household names and handle multi-million-pound budgets.

This book offers a guide to those wanting to devote their time to a cause, or those wanting to build the experience of charity work into their CV.

It describes the benefits of working for a charity and the different types of work available - be it paid or unpaid, in the UK or abroad - and uses case studies, action plans and checklists to identify the skills and strategies needed to find a job or career in the voluntary sector.