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Working in the charity sector
Charity sector jobs pay peanuts right? Wrong! You don’t have to take a pay cut to find a rewarding job in the third sector.

My job explained: Charity fundraiser
Vikkie Judd is a Supporter Fundraising Officer for mental health charity Rethink.

How to get a charity internship
Charity worker Michelle reveals how to take your first steps towards a rewarding career in the charity sector.

Want to volunteer?
There are some great volunteering opportunities which will give you valuable skills, help you decide on your career and make your CV shine.

Fun fundraising ideas
Raising money for charity is a really rewarding way to spend your time, but it doesn’t have to involve shaking collecting tins in people’s faces.

Working in social services
Would you like a job helping people and giving something back to society?

Working in social services: continued
Find out more about different careers in social services.

My job explained: Social housing manager
Clare Garner is a housing association manager, helping to provide vulnerable and homeless people with a roof over their heads.

Working for a social enterprise
As Human Resources manager for St. Anne’s Community Services, it’s people, not profits, that are Gemma Harlington’s business.

Career profile: Social worker
Find out what being a social worker involves, what qualifications you need and how long it takes to train.

Getting into social work
Want to be a social worker? Find out how to get there.

Funding for social work
If you’re studying for a career in social work, you could qualify for extra funding.