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Charities & NGOs Link Up: Meet the Employers – JAN Trust
By UCL Careers, on 23 January 2018
As part of Charities and NGOs themed week, we asked to share what it’s like to work in a small charity and tips for getting into the sector:
Working in a small charity, as opposed to a large one, means that you can make a difference and you really get to see the impact of your work. For example, our interns take part in real grassroots work with vulnerable women, experience that they would have little or no opportunity to gain elsewhere.
Another benefit of working in a small charity as opposed to a large one is that you get a real feel of what it is like to run a charity and the hard work that is involved. The team has to pull together and support one another; this is why your role can be so broad. When it comes to working in a small charity, hard work and teamwork are key but the rewards are worth it.
Our interns develop a wide array of skills including using social media professionally. Communication skills are enhanced through building rapport with a wide range of people including policy makers as well as grassroots women.
Our top tips for those wishing to pursue a career in the charity sector:
- Be open minded – you may be exposed to sensitive information.
- Commitment and enthusiasm – this is what keeps charities going!
- Be professional and passionate about what you do.
- Progression – be willing to expand your knowledge and develop your skills.
- Expect the unexpected! Particularly with grassroots work, no day is a typical day.
Meet JAN Trust at Charities & NGOs Link Up: Meet the Employers on Thursday 1st February alongside other charities including Friends of the Earth, Think Ahead, The Challenge, Macmillan Cancer Support and Green Shoots Foundation.