#ThoughtfulThursday Volunteering has changed significantly over the last few years

A Theos report's recommendations are: 

- find ways of broadening volunteer demographic & lowering the average age; 

- explore more flexibility of volunteer placement & more short–term options; 

– more clearly delineate roles and responsibilities; 

- prioritise Investing in volunteer recruitment which helps retention & capacity; 

- its worthwhile to talk about the tension between volunteer & client expectations; 

- local businesses & charities should develop corporate volunteering opportunities; 

- as always, raising public awareness attracts volunteers and charitable support.