{"id":10781,"date":"2025-04-15T10:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T09:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/?p=10781"},"modified":"2025-08-15T13:06:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T12:06:48","slug":"tips-for-first-charity-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/tips-for-first-charity-job\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for Getting Your First Job in the Charity Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":91,"featured_media":14735,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,9148],"tags":[356,9131,9124],"class_list":["post-10781","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-advice","category-starting-your-career","tag-career-change","tag-charity-skills","tag-entry-level"],"acf":{"job_search_bottom_form":true,"image":14735,"background":14735,"excerpt":"Are you ready to spend every day making a difference in your job? Here are six tips for getting your first job in the charity sector.","contenttypes":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"","content":"<p style=\"background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Circular Std Book',sans-serif; color: #404041;\">Are you ready to spend every day making a difference in your job? Whether you\u2019re a seasoned worker looking for a career change or someone who\u2019s a first-time job applicant, you want to ensure your application stands out. Here are six tips for getting your first job in the charity sector.<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"1. Use your volunteering experience","content":"<h2><strong>1.<\/strong> <strong>Use your v<\/strong><strong>olunteering experience<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nCharities don\u2019t just hire anyone; they hire people who live and breathe helping others. Volunteering should be considered an extended <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/how-to-include-volunteering-on-your-cv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">part of your CV<\/a>.\r\n\r\nDon\u2019t just say you\u2019re a \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/how-to-get-started-working-for-an-environmental-charity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">passionate environmentalist\u2019<\/a> or an \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/how-to-work-for-an-animal-charity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">avid animal-lover\u2019<\/a>. Show it through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/what-volunteering-reveals-about-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">examples of your volunteering efforts<\/a>. Whether that\u2019s spending your free time campaigning for recycled waste or devoting your Saturdays to helping at the animal shelter. It\u2019s key to show that volunteering is part of your everyday life.\r\n\r\nYou might be passionate about one cause but decide to apply for a job in another. Don\u2019t think that means your volunteering efforts don\u2019t count, because they do. It shows that you\u2019re an active and engaged member of the community, you\u2019re willing to set aside time to help others and are committed to a cause."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"2. Show your passion for the cause","content":"<h2><strong>2. <\/strong><strong>Show your passion for the cause<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Circular Std Book',sans-serif; color: #404041;\">Whether it\u2019s an entry-level job\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/applying-for-charity-management-position\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #2780c3;\">or one a bit higher up<\/span><\/a>, many job roles require a certain tick box of technical skills. When it comes to the charity sector, it\u2019s still important to have these skills, but more emphasis is often placed on the makeup of the person. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Circular Std Book',sans-serif; color: #404041;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #404041; font-family: 'Circular Std Book', sans-serif;\">In this industry, it\u2019s all about who you are. You need patience, passion, kindness, empathy, motivation, organisational skills and the ability to deal with your emotions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Circular Std Book',sans-serif; color: #404041;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #404041; font-family: 'Circular Std Book', sans-serif;\">Just remember, many skills can be picked up on the job. In fact, some recruiters even prefer to hire people that they can train up themselves or that come from another sector.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Circular Std Book',sans-serif; color: #404041;\">One of our key tips for getting your first job in the charity sector is to show<\/span><span style=\"color: #404041; font-family: 'Circular Std Book', sans-serif;\"> an interest in and understanding of the real issues facing the charity sector, an overview of the current climate and knowledge of the work the charity is doing. This may be a deal-breaker over someone who has every skill but none of the other elements.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<span style=\"font-family: 'Circular Std Book',sans-serif; color: #404041;\">Want to learn more about the sector? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncvo.org.uk\/help-and-guidance\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCVO<\/a> is a good place to start.<\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"single_image","menu_title":"","image":10783,"image_link":"","image_link_new_tab":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"3. Highlight your transferable skills","content":"<h2 style=\"line-height: normal;\">3. Highlight your transferable skills<\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Circular Std Book',sans-serif; color: #404041;\">Even though you\u2019re looking for your first job in the charity sector, this doesn\u2019t mean you don\u2019t have the skills needed to excel in a charity role. In fact, you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/transferable-skills-you-didnt-know-you-had\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">probably already have many transferable skills<\/a> that you\u2019ve gained from previous work or voluntary experience. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Circular Std Book',sans-serif; color: #404041;\">Think about what you\u2019ve done before, and how the skills gained from that experience could be transferred into the role you\u2019re applying for. For example, if you have sales or marketing experience, this easily transfers into a fundraising role.<\/span><\/p>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"4. Plan ahead","content":"<h2 style=\"line-height: normal;\">4. Plan ahead<\/h2>\r\nWhen moving into a new industry, especially the not-for-profit world\u2014do your research. Not everyone realises that the sector consists of more than just charities; there are social enterprises, community interest companies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and voluntary groups. And within each of those, you have both large and small organisations.\r\n\r\nWhen applying for an entry-level job, the size of the organisation can affect your career path. There are pros and cons to working for both.\r\n\r\nWorking for a smaller charity\u00a0means you might have the opportunity to gain a broader set of skills. Fewer people in the team means you may have to work across different areas, allowing you to grow and progress, gaining experience across the organisation.\r\n\r\nThis is ideal if you don\u2019t know exactly which department you want to work in, as you\u2019ll have the opportunity to try out the many different areas that make the charity function.\r\n\r\nOn the other hand, being in a bigger charity will allow you to specialise in a particular area, whether that\u2019s fundraising, logistics or communication, and hone more specific skills.\r\n\r\nMaybe you need to learn another language for the role you\u2019re applying for? You can brush up on your English skills with a course at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaplaninternational.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaplan International English.<\/a>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"single_image","menu_title":"","image":10784,"image_link":"","image_link_new_tab":false},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"5. Be Flexible","content":"<h2 style=\"line-height: normal;\">5. Be Flexible<\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Circular Std Book',sans-serif; color: #404041;\">The reality of working for a charity is that it\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #404041;\">not always a 9-to-5 job<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Circular Std Book',sans-serif; color: #404041;\">. Though many non-profits offer more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/flexible-work-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flexibility<\/a> than jobs in for-profit companies, you may be expected to work outside your normal hours from time to time. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Circular Std Book',sans-serif; color: #404041;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Circular Std Book',sans-serif; color: #404041;\">Charities open their doors for long hours, whether it\u2019s an animal shelter or support for those experiencing homelessness. And it\u2019s not uncommon to deal with unique situations every day. Oxfam, for example, supports many different people and regions; one day you could be building hospitals and the next delivering water in an emergency.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Circular Std Book',sans-serif; color: #404041;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Circular Std Book',sans-serif; color: #404041;\">If this is your first job in the charity sector, part of the job (or training) might include some time in the field. So being flexible and open to different hours and changes of scenery is important. Take each day as it comes and illustrate what an adaptable worker you are and you\u2019ll be successful in the charity sector.<\/span><\/p>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"6. Don\u2019t overlook smaller charities","content":"<h2 style=\"line-height: normal;\">6. Don\u2019t overlook smaller charities<\/h2>\r\nYou\u2019re looking to get a foot in the door at a charity at this stage, so don\u2019t stress about finding your ideal job at the biggest charity. There are many small charities that do a huge amount of work and don\u2019t have the same restrictions as, say, a bigger organisation like the United Nations.\r\n\r\nSmaller charities allow you to refine and hone your skills, build your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/7-tips-to-feel-more-confident-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">confidence<\/a> and get stuck in as you navigate your new career. And with a more intimate team, you\u2019ll be able to get right to work and start making a tangible difference."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"","content":"Hopefully these tips for getting your first job in the charity sector will help you get started. There are plenty of options out there\u2014check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/jobs?_ic_area=careeradvice&amp;ic_position=blogpost&amp;_ic_click_type=job_search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">current non-profit job postings<\/a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<i><span data-contrast=\"none\">This post was originally published by the author in 2019 but has been fully updated by CharityJob to ensure relevance and to reflect the current job seeker experience.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"article_reading_list","menu_title":"Read Next","reading_list_title":"Read Next","include_articles":[{"articles_link":14482},{"articles_link":14048},{"articles_link":7964}]}],"keyword":"","related_articles":[{"article":""}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.6 (Yoast SEO v28.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>6 Tips for Getting Your First Job in the Sector | CharityJob Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to make your job application stand out? 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