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Voluntary & Charity
Provision of Client Services
This sector covers a variety of organisations which offer a wide range of services, sometimes undertaking contracted work from local authorities and other agencies. Service-provision may include: support groups; research; advocacy; helplines; refuge centres; meals-on-wheels delivery; day care services; and other community-based support roles. They may also assist in the development of other charities in the area (e.g. National Council for Voluntary Organisations and Councils for Voluntary Services).
Communtiy Workers often help local community groups develop their organisation, providing assistance in aspects like budget management.
Obviously, there may be a greater need for some types of organisations in different areas within the region (e.g. care centres for the elderly in large cities or home visiting for those in isolated rural areas).
Some organisations in the links section may be national charities and agencies with branches and services within the region (e.g. WRVS), while others may be particular to the area (e.g. Sheffield Community Transport). The ones listed are only given as examples of the types of charities involved in this sector - there are many more listed on websites like http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/
Remember, although there may not be current, paid opportunities with a particular charity you can gain valuable experience as a volunteer, which can be necessary for a permanent paid position.
Job vacancies in Voluntary & Charity
Useful links:
Charity Job
Charity vacancies site with regional search facility.
* http://www.charityjob.co.uk
Charity Choice
A guide to charities on the web with a location search facility.
* http://www.charitychoice.co.uk/
National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
Umbrella body for the voluntary sector with an alphabetical listing of all member organisations.
* http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/
WRVS
The WRVS provide a range of services within the community often in conjunction with other charitable organisations, local authorities and the NHS.
* http://www.wrvs.org.uk/
* enquiries@wrvs.org.uk
* Telephone: 01235 442900
Milton Hill, Steventon, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6AD
National Association for Voluntary and Community Action
NAVCA is the national voice of local voluntary and community sector infrastructure in England. Their 360 members work with 140,000 local community groups and voluntary organisations which provide services, regenerate neighbourhoods, increase volunteering and tackle discrimination, in partnership with local public bodies.
* http://www.navca.org.uk
* navca@navca.org.uk
* Telephone: 0114 278 6636
NAVCA, The Tower, 2 Furnival Square, Sheffield S1 4QL
Jobs in Charities
Paid and voluntary work opportunities website.
* http://www.jobsincharities.co.uk/
Shelter
Regional offices offering housing advice.
* http://www.shelter.org.uk
Alzheimer's Society
The society is a care and research charity, also offering support on a practical level. The site gives details of regional branches.
* http://www.alzheimers.org.uk
NSPCC
National charity specialising in prevention of child cruelty. The website gives details of regional work and voluntary opportunities.
* http://www.nspcc.org.uk
Sheffield Community Transport
Provide a range of transport services to the people of Sheffield.
* http://www.sheffieldct.co.uk/
Age Concern
Charity supporting people over 50 years old. The website has regional contact details.
* http://www.ageconcern.co.uk
Sectors within Voluntary Sector
* Campaigning
* Care Work
* Charity Administration
* Fundraising
* Provision of Client Services
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