By Yahoo Education Staff

The holidays inspire many people to give back, whether it's through donating money to charitable organizations, buying gifts for the less fortunate, or volunteering time to lend a helping hand.

If you thrive on the spirit of giving and would like to keep it going all year long, consider a job with a nonprofit organization (NPO), where every day presents the chance to improve the lives of others.

According to The Urban Institute, which collects data and conducts research on social and economic problems and issues in the United States, there are more than 1.5 million NPOs in the United States and the number of public charities alone has grown more than 60 percent in the last ten years.

So how can you get in on this expanding employment sector full of feel good work?

Check out our guide on NPOs to see if a job in this sector is right for you and what automobile mechanics and paralegals.

Because budgets are often tight, employees should be flexible and willing to wear more than one hat.

For example, you may be hired as a graphic designer, but be prepared to help the fundraising staff from time to time.

Want to work in accounting? Don't be surprised if you're also tasked with answering calls when the receptionist is out sick.

The good thing about this is that these additional duties can provide insight into the organization as a whole and expand your resume of marketable job skills.

"What I have enjoyed most and had not expected is the great sense of personal fulfillment that has added greatly to the professional experience."

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