Careers Resources

Careers Resources

UK Volunteering

VolunteerScotland

Search for voluntary opportunities by location, type of work and issue/client group. There is also advice on the benefits of volunteering and what to expect.

VolunteerAberdeen

Search for volunteering opportunities in Aberdeen.

Project Scotland

ProjectScotland is a national charity which helps young people realise their potential through volunteering. For anyone aged 16 to 25 who has lived in Scotland for at least a year.

Volunteering Services Aberdeen (VSA)

Volunteering Service Aberdeen runs a large number of projects in the Aberdeen area.

VInspired

Search for voluntary opportunities throughout the UK.

Studenteer

A non-profit initiative connecting students and recent graduates with charities and good causes in need, creating Placements with Purpose. Some of the ways in which you could use your skills to support charitable organisations include building websites, managing social media accounts, and implementing marketing campaigns.

National Council for Voluntary Organisations

This website allows you to locate volunteering centres in England. Volunteering centres are good sources of opportunities for specific areas of England.

A guide to working and volunteering in Scotland's voluntary sector (SCVO)

Find out about the wide range of roles you could undertake on a paid or voluntary basis.

Sense - voluntary opportunities with deafblind charity

National charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind. Voluntary opportunities are available in their shops, offices and on their holidays.

Volunteering Opportunities - Community Development

The link below will take you to a list of organisations who offer volunteering opportunities in the field of community development.

Volunteering Opportunities - Human Rights and Equality

The link below will take you to a list of organisations offering volunteering opportunities in the field of Human Rights and Equality.

Volunteering Opportunities - Children, Social Support and Healthcare

The link below will take you to a list of organisations who offer volunteering opportunities working with children and in social support.

Volunteering Opportunities - Church-related

The link below will take you to a list of organisations offering church-related volunteering opportunities.

Goodmoves

Careers hub for the not for profit and voluntary sector in Scotland. Categories for job search include policy and research. The site advertises paid and non-paid roles.

Environmental Work Experience

The link below will take you to a list of recommended websites and downloads for finding environmental work experience, paid and voluntary.

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