This sector is one that many students and graduates are keen to get into. It's important to gain as much experience in this area as possible through volunteering or internships. We have grouped some of these resources in to five areas; Career roles, Job sites, Getting Experience, Books and Organisation databases. Please explore these resources to learn more about the sector. For further guidance on careers in this area and/or for advice please speak to one of our Careers Advisers.
Charity and Development Work
| Charity and NGOs - Career Roles |
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This link will take you to a selection of career profiles for the Charity and Development sector, including 'Volunteer Fundraiser' and 'International Development Officer'. These are a useful resource to find out about skills required for the role, entry requirements and sources of vacancies. |
| Charity and NGOs - Getting Experience |
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Getting experience through internships or volunteering is a vital way to gain experience and access employment opportunities within this sector. Access this link to find out more about some different opportunities. |
| Charity and NGOs - Job Sites |
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The link below will take you to a list of websites that advertise opportunities in the Charity and Development sector. These sites are also a useful resource for information about the sector. |
| Charity and NGOs - Resources for finding Charities and NGOs |
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This link allows you to access a selection of Charity & NGO databases. These range from UK to International wide databases. These resources offer links to organisations as well as advice about the sector. |
| Bright Network career path guide: Public sector and charity |
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Information on career options within this sector, skills required, qualifications and employers. |
| Guardian Careers - How to break into the Charity sector |
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This links to a 'Careers Talk podcast: How to break into the charity sector' available via Guardian Careers. Guardian careers talk to a group of new recruits to hear all about the skills, experience, and indeed internships, needed to get a paid job in the not-for-profit sector. The podcast is around 30 minutes in length but the main focus of the podcast starts at around 12 minutes in. |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (UK Government) |
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UK ministerial department. |
| Relief Web |
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International website with information about jobs and voluntary opportunities with humanitarian organisations. |
| BOND - Networking for International Development |
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Network of voluntary organisations working in international development. Search for UK and International vacancies in Development work. |
| Charities Advisory Trust |
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A registered charity, with Home Office funding, to provide an impartial source of information on all aspects of trading for charities. The trust runs an annual course in India for graduates to learn more about development work. |
| British Insitute of Human Rights |
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Offers voluntary and internship opportunities. |
| Amnesty International |
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Organisation campaigning for human rights. |
| Save the Children |
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Leading independent organization creating real and lasting change for children in need. Their website provides details of volunteering opportunities. |
| Shaw Trust - supporting disabled people |
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National charity which provides vocational training, work tasters & help finding jobs. |
| Mary's Meals |
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An international movement to set up school feeding projects in communities where poverty and hunger prevent children from gaining an education. |
| Sustainable Development in Humanitarian Action free online course (FutureLearn) |
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This 4 week course (2 hours per week) will allow you to discover the principles and practices of sustainable development and how to bring them to life in humanitarian organisations. |
| Career Callings - identify careers and employers matched to your values |
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Select the global challenges that matter most to you and find related employers, occupations and training opportunities. |
| A guide to working and volunteering in Scotland's voluntary sector (SCVO) |
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Find out about the wide range of roles you could undertake on a paid or voluntary basis.
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| Institute for Public Policy Research |
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Leading think tank, developing new routes to social justice. Includes information about internship programme. |
| National Institute of Economic and Social Research |
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The National Institute of Economic and Social Research is Britain's longest established independent economic research institute with over sixty years experience of applying academic excellence to the needs of business and policy makers. The Institute is independent of all party political interests. Visit the website to out more about this organisation and see if there are any vacancies. |
| Government Social Research Profession |
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Civil Service department providing and procuring social research for the UK government. Their website provides information about their work along with details of the fast stream programme and work experience opportunities. |
| Social Research Association |
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Open to social research practitioners and trainees from all sectors. Website contains careers information. |
| National Centre for Social Research |
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Largest Social research institute in Britain. Sources of information, job opportunities. |
| Research Live |
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The world's leading source of industry news, opinion, special reports and feature articles for market and social researchers, data analysts and consumer insight professionals. Covering the latest trends and techniques from behavioural economics to big data analytics, as well as hot topics like polling and privacy. |
| Working in International Development and Humanitarian Assistance |
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This book starts with a general introduction to the International Development sector then discusses the qualifications, skills and experience required to start a career in this area. There are then chapters on specialities, such as Human Rights, Energy and Media.
This book is available to borrow from the Sir Duncan Rice Library. Please check the library catalogue for details. |
| British Healthcare Business Intelligence Association |
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The BHBIA is a professional body which aims to promote and enhance the professionalism and value of business intelligence within the Healthcare Industry. The Careers section of their website has details of latest job opportunities and there is a members directory where you can find contact details of member organisations. |
| "From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Dr Laura Phillips (Government Partnerships Officer) |
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The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Ecology graduate, Laura Phillips, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date. |
| "From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Gabriela Faria (NGO Founder) |
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The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Politics and International Relations graduate, Gabriela Faria, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date. |
| "From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Reem Masri (Psycho-Social Support Trainer with NGO) |
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The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Neuroscience with Psychology graduate, Reem Masri, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date. |
| "From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Martina Chukwuma-Ezike (Charity Chief Executive) |
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The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article MBA graduate, Martina Chukwuma-Ezike, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date. |
| "From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Rami Okasha (Charity Chief Executive) |
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The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Language and Linguistics graduate, Rami Okasha, talks about his experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date. |