Top 5 Reasons You Should Apply to Charityworks

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Are you a final year student or recent(ish) graduate? Are you interested in a career in changing the world for the better?

If you answered yes, then you NEED to apply to the Charityworks graduate scheme before 28th February 2018. Yes, by Wednesday. This blog post is late. Sorry.

Edit February 2020 – this blog post has been surprisingly successful two years on! To my knowledge, this post is still accurate other than dates, but please do let me know if there are any errors. And if you’re looking to apply – good luck!

Not heard of Charityworks? Quickfire intro:

Want to change the world for a living?

Charityworks is a paid, 12 month graduate scheme which gives you all the tools you need to build a career in the UK non-profit sector.

As a Charityworks Graduate Trainee you will deliver a full time job in a partner charity or housing association, and take part in an acclaimed leadership programme which will introduce you to what you need to work and lead in the non-profit sector. This includes:

  • monthly themed learning sessions and conferences on key issues in the sector
  • an external mentor
  • training to deliver and receive peer coaching
  • two pieces of research that will have a real life impact on your organisation

Read more on the Charityworks website here

As a current trainee, I can tell you for a fact that this is an amazing programme. And before you ask, this post is not sponsored. No one asked me to write it. I’m sharing this for one reason and one reason only: the Charityworks programme is an incredible opportunity, and I want you to have the same experience I’m having right now.

Already keen? Apply here!

Not convinced? Read on for my Top 5 reasons to apply to Charityworks 2018.

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