{"id":13147,"date":"2025-09-02T10:00:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T09:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/?p=13147"},"modified":"2025-09-02T10:00:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T09:00:54","slug":"experience-for-charity-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/experience-for-charity-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Into Paid Charity Work"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":148,"featured_media":13148,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,192],"tags":[356,9124,9125],"class_list":["post-13147","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-advice","category-moving-job","tag-career-change","tag-entry-level","tag-work-experience"],"acf":{"job_search_bottom_form":false,"image":13148,"background":13148,"excerpt":"Many people are keen to start a career that will give something back to their community. But do you know how to get into paid charity work? Here are eight ways to gain valuable experience for the charity sector.","contenttypes":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"","content":"Who wouldn\u2019t want a job where you feel satisfied at the end of each day, knowing you contributed to something greater? The charity sector provides many opportunities for fulfilling work. But if you\u2019re trying to get into paid charity work from a completely different industry, you might want to build up some experience before applying. This is particularly true if you\u2019re relatively early into your career. Do you know how to get into paid charity work? Here are eight ways to gain valuable experience for the charity sector."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"1. Volunteer","content":"<h2>1. Volunteer<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/gain-from-volunteering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volunteering<\/a> is incredibly rewarding and it\u2019s a great way of getting into charity work. It can also provide you with a better understanding of the skills required to work for a particular organisation or in a specific role.\r\n\r\nSome organisations will provide references for volunteers who\u2019ve stayed for more than three months, which can be really beneficial if you\u2019re new to the working world. It shows future employers that you\u2019ve put in the effort to gain the experience you need and that you have a team of people who can provide an honest account of your performance.\r\n\r\nSo why not research your local volunteering opportunities and get started by contacting the charities whose work you\u2019re most passionate about?"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"2. Work in a charity shop","content":"<h2>2. Work in a charity shop<\/h2>\r\nIf you\u2019re interested in working for a specific charity, working in a shop is a great way to get your foot in the door and gain experience that applies to the charity\u2019s values and mission.\r\n\r\nWhen you already work for a charity, you\u2019re often among the first to hear about upcoming positions and vacancies within the organisation. Jobs aren\u2019t always posted online and organisations may prefer to hire internally.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityretail.org.uk\/how-charity-shops-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Working in charity shops<\/a> is something you can do alongside other roles on a part-time basis. It\u2019s a great option if you\u2019re in the early stages of switching careers and still need to maintain your other job while you build up your skills and experience.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-13149 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/charity-shop-1024x680.png\" alt=\"charity shop work experience\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"3. Use your network","content":"<h2>3. Use your network<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/networking-in-the-charity-sector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Networking<\/a> is another good option when considering how to get into paid charity work. Begin by following charities you\u2019re interested in. Build up your network of contacts by adding people you may know who work for charities you support, then expand your reach to cover the relevant individuals from their networks.\r\n\r\nThis way, you\u2019ll also be aware of any positions each charity is recruiting for as soon as they\u2019re posted.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"4. Don't focus just yet","content":"<h2>4. Don't focus just yet<\/h2>\r\nYou might have set your sights on a particular cause in the charity sector. But it\u2019s actually more valuable to gain experience in a wide variety of charity settings before you narrow your focus.\r\n\r\nHaving experience in various areas can put you in a better place to get the position you\u2019re working towards later on. You\u2019ll have a broader skillset and knowledge of how the charity sector works as a whole.\r\n\r\nYou may also find that an area you previously overlooked, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/what-skills-do-you-need-to-work-with-animals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">working with animals<\/a>, is actually something you\u2019re really passionate about once you\u2019ve worked for the charity, so it\u2019s always worth keeping an open mind.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-12807 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/charityjob.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/How-to-beat-burnout-in-the-charity-sector.jpg\" alt=\"How to beat burnout in the charity sector\" width=\"975\" height=\"515\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"5. Get proactive","content":"<h2>5. Get proactive<\/h2>\r\nDon\u2019t just wait for charities to post vacancies or volunteering opportunities\u2015approach those in your local area and ask them if they need help. They can let you know about upcoming vacancies or they might be able to use your help as a volunteer, even if they weren\u2019t actively looking for someone to fill a position.\r\n\r\nCharities, much like traditional businesses, often prioritise hiring volunteers and employees who have a proactive approach as it shows initiative and tenacity, which are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/top-skills-charities-look-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">valuable skills<\/a> in the workplace."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"6. Try some charity fundraising","content":"<h2>6. <strong>Try some charity fundraising<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nAnother way to see a different side of the industry and learn about how an organisation operates is to get into charity work through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/how-to-get-into-a-fundraising-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fundraising<\/a> for a certain cause. There are different types of fundraising, from being out on the streets interacting with the public and raising awareness, to being based in an office or organising events.\r\n\r\nDepending on your interests or where your skills lie, you can find a fundraising opportunity that works well for you and also helps your chosen organisation."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"7. Get the right qualifications","content":"<h2>7. Get the right qualifications<\/h2>\r\nSome charity jobs require specific qualifications, which might be academic or vocational. Whether or not you need a degree depends on the type of role you want to do within the charity sector. IT and development, for example, may require certain skills and qualifications that a degree can assist you with. Other roles, such as fundraising and marketing positions, are less likely to require degrees.\r\n\r\nSome courses offer work experience or work placements, which can be a great way of combining first-hand experience with academic knowledge. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/gain-experience-in-the-charity-sector-as-an-entry-level-candidate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graduate schemes<\/a> and apprenticeships also offer a chance to achieve the qualifications you need and charities sometimes run their own.\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-12800 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/charityjob.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/remote-recruitment-for-charities.jpg\" alt=\"networking in the charity sector virtually\" width=\"975\" height=\"515\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"8. Get relevant experience in other sectors","content":"<h2>8. Get relevant experience in other sectors<\/h2>\r\nThe charity sector hosts a range of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">different jobs<\/a>. Organisations need everything from HR specialists and accountants to fundraisers, web designers and marketing professionals. Experience for all these jobs can be gained in other industries first, so don\u2019t be afraid to showcase the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/transferable-skills-you-didnt-know-you-had\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">skills you've gained from other jobs<\/a>."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Building your charity experience is easier than you think","content":"<h2>Building your charity experience is easier than you think<\/h2>\r\nKnowing how to get into paid charity work can be tricky. But with the right experience and guidance, it\u2019s absolutely possible to build your career in this rewarding field, whether as a young graduate or as someone who wants to switch career paths.\r\n\r\nThere are plenty of paid and unpaid opportunities to make the most of. It\u2019s all about using the skills you have, gaining as much knowledge of the charity and its values as you can, and putting your network to good use.\r\n\r\nReady to get started? Take a look at our range of amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/volunteer-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">volunteer opportunities<\/a>, or see if there\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/jobs?utm_source=dotdigital&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=14090192_CJCAN_20230831_NL_issue084&amp;dm_t=0%2c0%2c0%2c0%2c0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a paid role<\/a> out there for you.\r\n\r\n<em>This post was originally published in 2021<\/em><em>\u00a0and has been updated to ensure relevance and to reflect the current job seeker experience.<\/em>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"article_reading_list","menu_title":"Read next","reading_list_title":"Read next","include_articles":[{"articles_link":12962},{"articles_link":5111},{"articles_link":12288}]}],"keyword":"","related_articles":[{"article":14048},{"article":739},{"article":8669}]},"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>How to Get Into Paid Charity Work - CharityJob Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to know how to get into paid charity work? 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