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CHARITIES AND VOLUNTARY SECTOR
People working within this sector can work on an unpaid voluntary basis or ‘in-house’ as an employee of the organisation. Likewise, the salaried or unsalaried employment can take place in Ireland or abroad – thus offering opportunities to travel. There is usually strong competition for the relatively small number of permanent (salaried) positions, and while a degree in any subject is acceptable, often, relevant experience is more important than a specific qualification.

Administrators can often be key employees within this sector and requirements include: good interpersonal ability, IT expertise and administrative skills. Fundraising is usually a professional rather than a voluntary role within most such organisations.
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Professional bodies
Institute of Fundraising
Professional body for fundraising.
http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk
Other links
Charity Choice
Guide to charities in the UK and includes a searchable database.
http://www.charitychoice.co.uk
Comhlamh
Organisation which provides advice and orientation for people considering overseas development work.
http://www.comhlamh.org
Community Northern Ireland
Gateway to the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland.
http://www.communityni.org
Development Co-operation Ireland
Part of the Department of Foreign Affairs – focuses on overseeing Irish aid involvement overseas.
http://www.dci.gov.ie
Experience Development
Portal bringing together various aspects of international development work.
http://www.experiencedevelopment.org
Irish Association of Non-Governmental Organisations.
Umbrella organisation.
http://www.dochas.ie
National Council for Voluntary Organisations
Umbrella body for the voluntary sector in UK.
http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action
Umbrella body for voluntary and community organisations in Northern Ireland.
http://www.nicva.org
Volunteering Ireland
Voluntary opportunities in Dublin.
http://www.volunteeringireland.com
Volunteering Options
Information on volunteering overseas.
http://www.volunteeringoptions.org

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