General
Video interviews covering an overview of the sector, as well as career possibilities, skills required and how to get in
Lots of information, advice and jobs for the charity/not for profit sector
Background information about working in the Voluntary Sector, from Prospects.ac.uk.
Good information section on what volunteering can do for you.
Sector information from Prospects.ac.uk. Includes industry insights, job profiles, what to do with related degrees, forums, and jobs.
Search the CaritasData Charities Database containing over 10,000 UK charities.
Useful list of UK charities on the Internet. Search by category, location or name.
Quality information on becoming a charity officer and charity fundraiser, from Prospects.ac.uk.
leading UK publication for the voluntary and not-for-profit sector. Includes news, resources, careers information and jobs. Excellent resource.
Loads of useful information about charities, volunteering, ethical business, international development, the environment and community work. Includes articles and profiles of people doing the jobs. Plus news and jobs.
Volunteering
in Sussex and nationwide
Search for members by service provided or people served. Great for finding local voluntary work.
ESCIS holds information on around 7,500 organisations based in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove. These include voluntary organisations, support groups and charities.
a free service from Community Base that puts people looking for volunteer opportunities in touch with community and voluntary groups with volunteer opportunities in Brighton and Hove
UK's first online database of volunteering opportunities. Search by postcode to find vacancies in your area. Includes sections on volunteering overseas, and finding your nearest volunteer bureau.
National volunteering opportunities for 16-25 year olds. Search for opportunities, find advice in your local area, earn v Awards.
Finding a Job
Lots of useful information and advice about working in the charity sector
downloadable research report looking at the experiences of graduates who work in tthe voluntary/community sector
Direct links to the jobs & vacancies pages on the websites of 63 UK charities and voluntary organisations. You can customise the list to show only those organisations you might consider working for.
Includes sections with paid and voluntary vacancies as well as links to volunteer agencies and recruitment agencies.