The Institute of Fundraising is encouraging its members to volunteer for another charity as a Trustee, citing a lack of professional fundraisers sitting on Boards.
Bright One Communications, the volunteer-run communications agency for the third sector, has provided over 1,500 hours of communications work donated by its volunteer supporters in its first year.
Staff from Abbey, Bradford & Bingley and Alliance and Leicester have given 5,000 hours of their time to helping charities and voluntary organisations across the UK during 2009.
YouthNet's do-it site is inviting nominations for its Young Achievers Awards which recognise inspirational and successful 16-25 year old volunteers, campaigners and social entrepreneurs.
Community groups are being given free tickets to view The Bank of Scotland Fireworks Concert, the grand finale to the Edinburgh International Festival in September.
During Volunteers Week (1-7 June) Sue Ryder Care is hosting celebratory events nationwide in recognition of the support its 6,500 volunteers give to the charity, at which long serving volunteers will
