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Voluntary Sector Organisations
The not-for-profit sector employs a substantial number of people and although volunteers obviously play an important role there are also a huge range of paid career opportunities.
Prospects www.prospects.ac.uk
Detailed information on the voluntary sector including what the key jobs are and case studies.
Working for a Charity www.wfac.org.uk
This organisation aims to promote the voluntary sector as a positive career option for those seeking paid employment and to promote the opportunities and benefits of becoming a volunteer to people who wish to do unpaid work.
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
Umbrella organisation for the voluntary sector.
Ethical Careers Guide www.ethicalcareers.org
Comprehensive guide to ethical careers, job seeking, volunteering and self-employment. Full of features, news, career advice, profiles, and helpful resources.
Volunteering England www.volunteering.org.uk
Volunteering England is the national volunteer development organisation for England. Includes the I Want to Volunteer section which allows you to search on specific sections of the volunteering industry.
Charities Online www.charitiesdirect.com
Contains information about the voluntary sector, together with links to a large number of charities, and other voluntary organisations.
Children England www.ncvcco.org.uk/index.asp
NCVCCO is an umbrella organisation whose members are all registered charities that work with children, young people and their families. They range from very large national organisations to small local based charities.
United Kingdom Disabled People's Council www.ukdpc.net
The United Kingdom Disabled People's Council is the UK's national organisation of the worldwide Disabled People's Movement. Vacancies are advertised on the website.
