Charity/not-for-profit
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Roles in the charity sector depend on an organisation's size as well as its focus. There's a huge variety on offer, so make sure you know your own strengths and how these could fit into the sector.
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If you're keen to get into the charity and not-for-profit sector you'll need to learn some of the jargon.
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As we grow increasingly concerned about the human impact on the environment, businesses are devoting more time to corporate social responsibility. It is an attractive area of work for graduates as the salaries tend to be generous compared with those in the rest of the environment sector.
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Jo Knowles, director of finance at Voluntary Service Overseas, talks about her
eye-opening experiences in the third world, moving offices in Amsterdam and her
role in creating one of the UK’s biggest charities.
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Think tanks research and publish information about social policy, economics and industry. If you're interested in social change and want to influence the way government decisions are made, you could consider working for a think tank.
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Graduate schemes in the voluntary sector are rare. However, there are a few schemes on offer and some organisations also offer internships and work placement schemes.
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Equal opportunities isn’t just about filling quotas: it also makes business sense. Employers have realised the value of having a workforce that represents the community – so they are striving to recruit quality graduates from minority groups.
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Does politics float your boat? There are opportunities to work for political parties on both a local and a national level.
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Do your bit to look after the planet by working for an environmental body.
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If you want to bring important issues to public attention, working for a lobby or pressure group could be right for you.
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Changes to our environment affect not only the physical landscape but also the flora, fauna and lives of the people living on our planet. The areas you could potentially work in are very diverse but frequently related. Environmental problems and third world poverty are at the heart of the political agenda and they often go hand-in-hand.
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Caroline Page from the Home Builders Federation speaks about her experience of volunteering in the wake of the Asian Tsunami disaster.
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