What are the best things about working in the voluntary sector?

• Making a difference. The sector contributes to many things, such as employment creation, active citizenship, democracy, social services and in promoting and safeguarding human rights.
• Job satisfaction. A survey by Warwick University found that voluntary sector workers get more job satisfaction than those in the private sector and the public sector.
• Developing skills. Working in the voluntary and community sector often means you get develop a wider range of skills than you would anywhere else and be more creative.