How to get charity work

A charity job can often be the most rewarding. If you want to be a part of something positive that will help you to make a difference, then there are a few specialist job site full of charity jobs.

Charity job

Charityjob.co.uk is the number one website for charity jobs. It is easy to navigate and was the winner of the 2008 Best UK Jobsite award. There are numerous ways in which you can search for a job including a quick search where you simply enter a keyword and your location or you can use more advanced forms. With Charity job, job hunters are able to search from a list of job categories such as administration, campaigning, fundraising and policy/research amongst others. You can also choose from a list of regions. Choices
The great thing about these listings is that beside each option, the number of jobs available within the category is given, showing you immediately the choices at your disposal. Tips
Users are also able to sign up for email job alerts and view all the charities that are advertising vacancies with the ‘Recruiters A-Z’ option. There is also a career advice section which gives tips on writing a CV and how to approach interviews.

Third sector

Third Sector is a widely-read news site for professionals within the charity and not-for-profit industries Their dedicated job site can be found at Jobs.thirdsector.com. This website is very similar to CharityJOB in terms of design and is equally easy to navigate. It too has a ‘Recruiter A-Z’ section and career advice. It features vacancies from some of UK’s best-known charities including the British Heart Foundation and Marie Curie Cancer Care. Registering on both sites is free and users are able to upload their CV which means THAT employers can see it and approach you about vacancies that they feel you may be suitable for.

Look for vacancies on a charity's own website

If you are not a fan of job sites, you may wish to check out a charity's website and see if they advertise their jobs there. You could even send them an email asking them if they have any vacancy. A final word
If you find a charity with whom you would love to work but which do not currently have any vacancy available, email them. Many smaller charities rely on volunteers and by volunteering and proving your work ethic to them, you could then be in a great position to apply for any job that may crop up.