Putting something back
When people stop work, due to retirement, redundancy, or just because they feel like what is nowadays called a ‘career break’, they often take up voluntary work, stating that their motivation for this ...
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50 million hours of festive goodwill
Excessive consumerism in the long run up to Christmas (some retailers began the hard sell of Christmas merchandise as early as October!) can make it all too easy to forget that Christmas is not just a ...
Experiences of volunteering in later life
People aged over 50 give up a lot of time to help others. This ranges from formal volunteering, like working in a local charity shop or running a community event; to acts of kindness, like helping out ...
RVS launch new initiative to reduce burden on ambulance services
Royal Voluntary Service is one of the largest volunteer organisations in the country. Their 25,000 volunteers help older people stay active, independent and able to contribute to society. Originally s ...