If you are considering a career in the third sector, you might be surprised at the diverse range of opportunities available. Charity and voluntary work is more than fundraising and many charities seek those skilled in administration, finance, HR, IT, retail or marketing.<\/p>\n
The Employability Points Scheme<\/strong> are pleased to say that we have a range of rewards specifically tailored to those interested in gaining experience in the Charity Sector. We have opportunities which help build on a variety of skills relevant to the sector.<\/p>\n If it is the\u00a0event fundraising and organising<\/strong>\u00a0which interests you,\u00a0People United<\/a>\u00a0are offering a two week placement focused on this. People United are an innovative charity who explore how the arts and creativity can grow kindness, empathy and a sense of common humanity.<\/p>\n Kent Enterprise Trust<\/a>\u00a0are another local charity offering great opportunities, including several four week work experience placement (two days per week), where students can take on roles in marketing<\/strong>, photography<\/strong> or as an environmental advocate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n YouCan<\/a>\u00a0are a charity that supports young people who have been impacted by cancer in some way. They are offering two work experience placements including\u00a0administration, <\/strong>including social media and marketing.<\/p>\n If you would like experience seeing a campaign project through to completion, the internship with\u00a0Brainstrust<\/a>\u00a0would be perfect. They are seeking a student to support on the \u2018Wear Grey for a Day\u2019 campaign. The intern would help to complete a\u00a0fundraising pack,\u00a0<\/strong>as well as work with\u00a0social media, web pages\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0an online shop.<\/strong><\/p>\n Nucleus Arts<\/a>\u00a0are providing experiences in\u00a0Management, Community Outreach\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Retail<\/strong>. They are also running a\u00a0Company Experience<\/strong>\u00a0which includes a workshop on creative careers.<\/p>\n Charity work is a way to gain valuable and varied skills, while also making a real difference to a cause.<\/p>\n For more information on how to apply for these Rewards, please see\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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