If you are looking to return to work after a long period of unemployment, you may want to easy yourself in gently and get a feel for the job world prior to entering a full time position. Charities are always on the lookout for volunteers to assist them in their work and although you will not usually get paid for this it can be great experience and also give you the confidence needed to move up the career ladder.
There are so many charities out there doing different things that the range of job vacancies available varies drastically. Some even include travelling abroad and staying in a country for a number of months working with local communities. Not only will this give you experience and confidence but it can also be extremely satisfying and rewarding knowing that you have helped.
A quick search on the internet for charity work vacancies will return a number of positions that you can apply for, then it’s just a case of seeing which ones suits your personal circumstances.