2007-11-21 15:59:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
Ofccourse! Nonprofits and NGOs are addressing serious issues and providing services that require highly-trained, highly-skilled professionals -- not just people who have good hearts and want to give back but who may not have the necessary skills and experience. Charities employ doctors and other health care professionals, child care specialists, counselors, journalists, public relations specialists, web designers, IT professionals, fund raisers, researchers, writers, administrators, accountants, and on and on. If you want to pursue a career working with nonprofits and NGOs, think about what area of expertise you want to acquire, and what kinds of charities you want to work for. Volunteering is a great way to learn more about how these organizations work and the various career paths offered.
I've worked in this field for more than 20 years.
2007-11-21 21:54:07 · answer #1 · answered by Jayne says READ MORE BOOKS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most charities the people that are paid don't make alot but you could ask the head of United Way. That is one reason I do not give to United Way--alot goes to salaries than to the charities.
2007-11-21 19:54:29 · answer #2 · answered by RK 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the charity and what "a living" means.
A friend of mine is in the Salvation Army. He doesn't have a vacation home in Belize, but he does get to play golf as much as anyone that's holding down a job should expect to.
2007-11-21 16:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well that is an oxymoron! Charity is supposed to be given with out expecting anything in return. But if you want to work for charitable organizations, yes there are many. Peace corp is one of them. Many many more just take your pick and apply for a position. Otherwise volunteer work is supposed to be giving your time for free.
2007-11-21 16:31:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋