• Preface
• Understanding The Voluntary Sect
• Working In The Voluntary Sector
• Finding The Right Work For You
• Looking At Opportunities For You
• Giving Your Free Time
• Making A Career In The Voluntary
• Moving Up, Moving On
• Working Overseas
• Working With People
• Working For Animals And The Envi

Working in the Voluntary Sector

• Preface
• Understanding The Voluntary Sector
  • Comparing Charities And Voluntary Bodies
  • Understanding How Charities And Voluntary Bodies Work
  • Fundraising And Its Importance
  • Looking At Opportunities For Work
  • Finding Out More
  • Checklist
  • Useful Resources
• Working In The Voluntary Sector
  • Wanting To Do It
  • Doing Paid Or Unpaid Work
  • Working At Home Or Abroad
  • Deciding How Long To Do It For
  • Deciding When To Do It
  • Assessing The Benefits
  • Using The Internet To Make Your Mark
  • Case Studies
  • Checklist
  • Useful Resources
• Finding The Right Work For You
  • Applying For A Job
  • Fitting In Your Lifestyle And Aspirations
  • Knowing What You Have To Offer
  • Writing Your Cv
  • Filling Out The Application Form
  • Registering With An Agency
  • Handling The Interview
  • Case Studies
  • Checklist
  • Useful Resources
• Looking At Opportunities For Young People
  • Acquiring New Skills, Confidence, Responsibility
  • Working In Your Gap Year Or During Vacations
  • Doing Paid Work In The Voluntary Sector – Is It A Real Job?
  • Understanding Government Schemes
  • Hearing What Private And Public Sector Employers Think
  • Looking At What You Can Do
  • Case Studies
  • Useful Resources
• Giving Your Free Time
  • Exploring Different Ways Of Volunteering
  • Assessing The Pros And Cons Of Volunteering
  • Finding A Volunteer Position
  • Serving On A Committee
  • Understanding What You Get Out Of It
  • Case Studies
  • Checklist
  • Useful Resources
• Making A Career In The Voluntary Sector
  • Finding A Paid Position
  • Exploring What Jobs Are Available
  • Understanding Job Descriptions And Person Specifications
  • Understanding Terms And Conditions
  • Assessing The Financial Rewards
  • Exploring Promotion Prospects And Job Security
  • Case Studies
  • Checklist
  • Useful Resources
• Moving Up, Moving On
  • Working In The Voluntary Sector As Part Of Your Wider Career Plans
  • Developing Your Skills
  • Updating Your Cv
  • Keeping In Touch
  • Case Studies
  • Checklist
  • Useful Resources
• Working Overseas
  • Finding Out About Different Organisations
  • Preparing To Work Abroad
  • Finding Work Before You Go Or When You Arrive
  • Returning Home
  • Case Studies
  • Checklist
  • Useful Resources
• Working With People
  • Using This Chapter
  • Directory Of Relevant Organisations
• Working For Animals And The Environment
  • Using This Chapter
  • Directory Of Relevant Organisations