Not-for-profits – Sociology at Work

Talking Sociology With Local Communities

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Let’s explore how giving practical talks to community groups can improve both communities and our sociological practice.

Applied Sociology Career Advice: Get into Volunteering

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For applied sociologists, doing unpaid work with a not-for-profit will open up new doors throughout your career.

Applied Sociology Career in Health and Ageing: Dr Sue Malta

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Dr Sue Malta works as a Research Fellow and Project Manager for the National Ageing Research Institute. She discusses her career from business to applied sociology, and her advice for students.

Benefits of an Internship

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The benefits of doing an internship as part of your degree include work experience, networking, and an opportunity to apply your sociological knowledge to client projects.

Applied Sociology Career in Research and Evaluation

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Dr Yoland Wadsworth reflects on her 42-year career in community research and evaluation

United Nations Microfinance Scheme for Refugees Living in Camps

Many refugees are displaced from their homes for years. They might live in refugee camps for decades. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and its partners support microfinancing efforts. Through small loans, refugees are empowered to maintain businesses and trading efforts, thus building up their long-term security. The UNHCR writes: The difficultyContinueContinue reading “United Nations Microfinance Scheme for Refugees Living in Camps”

United Nations Day, 2011

Hope you had/have a Happy UN Day, wherever you are in the world! This year, the UN commemorates the fact that the global population will reach 7 billion people by the 31st of October. Earlier in the day, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon released this message: “Let us unite, seven billion strong, in the name of theContinueContinue reading “United Nations Day, 2011”

Resource to Help You Land a Job in the Not-For-Profit Sector

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Today we look at advice from professionals in the not-for-profit sector, including how to get your foot in the door through an internship. I also discuss how publishing your research might boost your CV.

Addressing Disadvantage: Applying Theory to Practice. Melbourne, Australia

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Dina Bowman talks about her work with a not-for-profit organisation in Melbourne, Australia, which addresses social disadvantage through services, advocacy and research. Dina’s current research focus is on understanding inequality in the ‘working years’. She outlines how it is possible to use social theory in an applied context in order to address inequality and toContinueContinue reading “Addressing Disadvantage: Applying Theory to Practice. Melbourne, Australia”

Influencing Social Change: Advice for Students Who Want to Work with NGOs. Melbourne, Australia

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Sharon Bond works as a Senior Research Officer with a not-for-profit organisation in Melbourne, Australia. Sharon conducts research and analysis to inform the planning and development of the organisation’s community services. One of Sharon’s primary research areas is on the ‘through school to work transition’ project. Sharon discusses her career path into her current roleContinueContinue reading “Influencing Social Change: Advice for Students Who Want to Work with NGOs. Melbourne, Australia”