Getting relevant experience is important for careers in this sector. Volunteering is a great way to do this. You can also look for part-time work while you are at Sussex.

Use the Brighton & Hove Community Works Members Directory for an A-Z list of local organisations. You can also search this by beneficiary/group and field of work. Use the Community Base Volunteer Search page to search for opportunities by what you want to do and who you want to work with:

Use Community Base, ESCIS and the Brighton & Hove Community and Voluntary Sector Forum for local opportunities:

Search  CareerHub for more, using your own search terms

West Sussex County Council offers a range of career tasters in adult social care services. Opportunities are unpaid and are advertised throughout the year.