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1.Preface

2.Understanding The Voluntary Sector
Comparing Charities And Voluntary Bodies; Understanding How Charities And Voluntary Bodies Work; Fundraising And Its Importance; Looking At Opportunities For Work; Finding Out More; Checklist; Useful Resources;

3.Working In The Voluntary Sector
Wanting To Do It; Doing Paid Or Unpaid Work; Working At Home Or Abroad; Deciding How Long To Do It For; Deciding When To Do It; Assessing The Benefits; Using The Internet To Make Your Mark; Case Studies; Checklist; Useful Resources;

4.Finding The Right Work For You
Applying For A Job; Fitting In Your Lifestyle And Aspirations; Knowing What You Have To Offer; Writing Your Cv; Filling Out The Application Form; Registering With An Agency; Handling The Interview; Case Studies; Checklist; Useful Resources;

5.Looking At Opportunities For Young People
Acquiring New Skills, Confidence, Responsibility; Working In Your Gap Year Or During Vacations; Doing Paid Work In The Voluntary Sector – Is It A Real Job?; Understanding Government Schemes; Hearing What Private And Public Sector Employers Think; Looking A

6.Giving Your Free Time
Exploring Different Ways Of Volunteering; Assessing The Pros And Cons Of Volunteering; Finding A Volunteer Position; Serving On A Committee; Understanding What You Get Out Of It; Case Studies; Checklist; Useful Resources;

7.Making A Career In The Voluntary Sector
Finding A Paid Position; Exploring What Jobs Are Available; Understanding Job Descriptions And Person Specifications; Understanding Terms And Conditions; Assessing The Financial Rewards; Exploring Promotion Prospects And Job Security; Case Studies; Checkli

8.Moving Up, Moving On
Working In The Voluntary Sector As Part Of Your Wider Career Plans; Developing Your Skills; Updating Your Cv; Keeping In Touch; Case Studies; Checklist; Useful Resources;

9.Working Overseas
Finding Out About Different Organisations; Preparing To Work Abroad; Finding Work Before You Go Or When You Arrive; Returning Home; Case Studies; Checklist; Useful Resources;

10.Working With People
Using This Chapter; Directory Of Relevant Organisations;

11.Working For Animals And The Environment
Using This Chapter; Directory Of Relevant Organisations;