Working for ethical and non-profit companies can be a challenging and thoroughly rewarding field to work in. The satisfaction of helping others, even if it is indirectly, can be incredibly fulfilling.
The sector employs over 600,000 people and has an annual income of £26 billion (National Council for Voluntary Organisations) there is a wide range of opportunities available within a broad spectrum of organisations, from small community groups to environmental organisations.
Many large charities now offer competitive salaries to attract the very best applicants. There is a wide range of roles available in this sector including: marketing, fundraising, events, publications, campaigning, management, administration, business development and commercial, operations and service delivery.
Key articles for graduates looking into the Charity sector
Great teachers transform lives and Ark Teacher Training exists to make sure that every young person regardless of their background, has access to one. Whether going to a good university or into the career of their choice – we want every student to have real choices in life. If you share our belief, we want […]
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships is a mission-driven not-for-profit social enterprise. We work with Government, community groups and specialist partners to design and deliver vital services that support people to improve their lives, in areas ranging from housing and employment to education and wellbeing. BOP has been created by Bridges Fund Management, a specialist impact-driven investor. Over […]
With work, travel and volunteering opportunities around the world, travelling with BUNAC will be one of the most fun, challenging and rewarding experiences you’ll ever have! Established in 1962, BUNAC is now the UK’s leading non-profit travel club, offering great value travel programmes you can trust. Work abroad – Fully-supportive work abroad packages in Australia, New […]
Camp America are the biggest and best provider of the hugely-popular American summer camp experience. Every summer since 1969, 7,000+ young people aged 18-25 are sent to work on camps all throughout the USA – many of whom return to camp year after year. To work at a summer camp is to live – as […]
CASE – Council for Advancement and Support of Education
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education is a professional association serving educational institutions and the advancement professionals who work on their behalf in alumni relations, communications, development, marketing and allied areas.
Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading independent charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. Our ambition is to accelerate progress and see three in four people surviving the disease by 2034. To achieve this, our strategy is focused on preventing, diagnosing and treating over 200 types of cancer. We have discovered new ways […]
Centre 404 is a friendly, local and thriving charity with an excellent reputation for providing high quality services to children and adults with learning disabilities and their families, in North London.
LIVE LIFE. VOLUNTEER OVERSEAS. It’s not too late to volunteer for 2 weeks this summer When you take part in a volunteer project through Concordia, you can be sure you’ll be making a real difference; to a community, and to yourself. For over 75 years now, we’ve provided volunteering and work opportunities overseas and here […]
About us Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support. We currently manage over 5,000 homes and employ over 800 full and […]
We are an international youth development organisation that provides voluntary work experience/internship-style placements for young people. Our largest programme is in the UK and we have over 200 participants each year from a wide range of nationalities; all needing a sponsored visa in order to undertake post-student activities in the UK. Gaining work experience, through […]
Challenge yourself to change the world Raleigh International is a sustainable development charity. We inspire communities and young people around the world to create lasting change. Currently we are looking for volunteers to join the International Citizen Service (ICS) programme. ICS is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity open to all 18-25 year olds. The programme is led […]
Smart Works is a UK charity that supports unemployed women into work by providing them with an outfit of high quality clothing, free and theirs to keep, and bespoke coaching for an upcoming interview. Named Social Action Charity of the Year at the Charity Awards, the Smart Works service empowers women to succeed at their […]
SLV.Global provides students and graduates the opportunity to gain valuable mental health work experience in Sri Lanka, India and Bali, Indonesia. Our focus is on global mental health and on bolstering the existing resources in the communities where we work. Our aim is to provide skilled volunteers the chance to participate in a well-rounded, […]
Remote internships are available with companies of varying size, sector and industry so that you can gain valuable experience with companies tailored to your choice and so boost your CV. There are fantastic opportunities for you to do an internship with international or domestic companies, without having to worry about the travel and living costs. […]
