Pure Potential

Charity

Working for a charity or third sector organisation can be a challenging yet highly rewarding career. With over 170,000 charities in the UK all supporting different areas of work, from schools in India, to cancer patients, to homeless people in the UK. There are a wide range of job types within the charity sector such as fundraising, financial advice, marketing and events management, and most charities rely on volunteers to give up their time to help make a difference. If you are interested in working within the third sector, have a look at the two charities we work with for more information.

Our Partner Charities

Lattitude
Make your Mark

Thinking of working for a charity?

With such a large number of charities in the UK, they are constantly on the hunt for graduates who can bring a breath of fresh air. Charities look for candidates who show a natural interest in charity work, volunteering and demonstrate compassion. Volunteering work both before and during university is a great way to start your career within this sector. There are lots of charities who look for students to give up some of their time to help with certain projects. From mentoring, to office work, to fundraising and marketing - the choices are endless. It's worth contacting your student's union as many universities have volunteering societies which run special projects just for students. Volunteering is a brilliant way to give something back whilst developing important skills which employeers look for.

If you are interested in working or volunteering for a charity, visit our partner charity pages.