Whether you’re applying for a job or inquiring about volunteering, there are some key principles to bear in mind when looking for a charity job. While you’ll need to have the right attitude and skills, naturally, but you’ll also need to show off some personal qualities unique to third sector employment.
Proving Your Interest
Charity jobs can be very well paid at the top end of the spectrum. But often, entry level positions are not well paid at all. In fact, many charity workers had to cut their teeth doing volunteer work without a salary, and even charity interns may only be reimbursed for their costs.
Whatever the job, and whatever the salary, the charity will be looking for genuine interest and enthusiasm in the work they do. Naturally, all job applications require a certain amount of interest in the role, but with a charity job, it pays to believe in the work the organization is doing. After all, without pay, you really need job satisfaction to stay interested.