Organizations include those in the arts and cultural field, religious, health service, educational, human and social service, scientific research, mutual benefit, community development, legislative, legal, political, advocacy, and grantmaking. All offer assistance in some way to some population whether it be for pollution control, feeding the hungry, promoting ideas to benefit a profession, or supporting the arts. These organizations do not earn profits from their activities, but return them to support their various programs. People employed in community and public service organizations receive salaries and benefits similar to those in the private sector.
Opportunities exist for people from all disciplines.
Entry-level positions often offer opportunities to gain experience, assume responsibility, and acquire valuable skills quickly. Typically staffs are small, so people working in community and public service will wear many hats from fundraiser to public relations specialist to accountant. There are now 8 homes, with 2 additional homes scheduled to open. Volunteers must commit to 1 or 2 years of service. The staff of over 1400 conducts basic and applied research, funded through both contracts and grants, for clients in federal and state government, foundations, industry and public service.