Great quotes to help YOU through the hard times Running a community group can be incredibly rewarding, but it is not without its challenges. Fear not you are not alone there are an estimated 500,000+ trustees in the UK all working incredibly hard to help the organisations they volunteer for. These great [...]
What does the word 'community' mean to you? I went to collect a prescription today, only to find I’d lost my bank card. I was 7 pence short on the prescription charge and a kind lady behind me said “Don’t worry, here’s the money you need”. In reply the pharmacist assistant said “Don’t worry, [...]
I'm not just a volunteer “I’m just a volunteer” is a common phrase heard thousands of times over, but there is no just about it. Let’s get ourselves familiar with the facts like how volunteering services deeply impact the overall development of communities.Over 20 million people across England volunteer every year, contributing over 100 million [...]
Claire, tell us a bit about yourself... A few weeks ago I turned 41; how quickly the past year has gone! Turning 40 last year made me reflect on what I had achieved and in turn the kind of person I am. It was a watershed moment for me, and most people, I suspect, enjoy [...]
According to Communities and Local Government (2011) Citizenship Survey: 2010 – 2011 how many people do you think volunteered formally at least once in that year?... 39% - yes 39% with 25% of these volunteering formally at least once a month This equates to 16.6 million people in England volunteering formally at least once a [...]
Community Groups: The good the bad and the ugly Working the voluntary sector for over 12 years now has been an enlightening experience to say the least! Meeting the most selfless people I could ever hope to meet, is definitely one of my highlights. These are the people seem to have an abundant amount [...]