A companion to volunteering and careers for sociology and politics undergraduates

Table of Contents

1. Welcome to the C-SAP mini-site!
2. Introducing the theme of the mini-site - domestic violence
3. What do you already know about domestic violence? Try this quiz to find out...
4. Surprised by some of the answers to the quiz? Here's an opportunity to find out more about domestic violence...
5. Now you know more about domestic violence, what about volunteering in this field while you're at university? Why not consider working on a domestic violence helpline...
6. Want to know more about how you might volunteer in the field of domestic violence? Read Damian's account here...
7. More on volunteering in the field of domestic violence while you're at university... Why not consider outreach work with young people?
8. So what's it like volunteering in outreach work? Here's an interview with Kirsty, who volunteers for Safe and Sound; and a piece by Lesley, who worked with women and girls involved in prostitution...
9. A link to a key way of finding volunteering opportunities near where you're located...
10. Counselling: spotlighting a career route you might take after volunteering in the field of domestic violence and starting to study for postgraduate counselling qualifications...
11. Real-life case studies of careers that might develop from volunteering in the field of domestic violence or related areas...
12. Emily's experiences of working part-time while a Sociology student
13. Doing outreach work with children - A discussion of work done at Nottinghamshire Domestic Violence Forum
14. Being a Service Manager for Refuge and Children's Services - BA (Hons) Social and Cultural Studies graduate, Jennifer, talks about her career
15. Joining the Police - An interview with Tracy, a Chief Inspector
16. Being a Training Officer - Diane talks about her work at Safe and Sound, Derby
17. Working for an Offender Learning and Skills Service Project - An interview with Katie, who has a BA (Hons) in Sociology and Criminology and is currently studying for an MA in Criminology
18. From Nursing to Counselling, via the Prison Service - Daphne talks about her career
19. Managing a Voluntary Sector Organisation - Yasmin talks about her role at Derby Women's Centre
20. Called to the Bar - An interview with Georgina, a Barrister
21. Working as a Journalist - An interview with James, a Deputy Editor of a national newspaper
22. Teaching as a Career - An interview with Christina, who has a BA (Hons) Politics and a PGCE in English and Citizenship, and is now a Head-Teacher
23. Getting Elected as a Local Councillor - An interview with Stephanie, who did Combined Honours in Sociology and English and has an MA in Gender Studies
24. Getting Elected as an MP - An interview with Sally Keeble MP, who has a degree in Sociology
25. A link to a key careers website...
26. If the material in this mini-site has affected you, here are organisations that can offer help
27. Conditions of use

A link to a key way of finding volunteering opportunities near where you're located...

If you would like to think more about volunteering in the field of domestic violence, and want to see what sort of opportunities are available where you're located, have a look at the following website: http://www.do-it.org.uk/

The opportunities on http://www.do-it.org.uk aren't just related to domestic violence, though.

You might decide to work on a Soup Run for homeless people, push a trolley selling drinks/toiletries round your local hospital, serve in a community café or befriend someone with a mental health condition. You might apply to be a school governor, a magistrate or a charity trustee. There are lots of possibilities. But, whatever you do, you'll develop skills relevant to graduate employment.