Gaining a greater understanding of the costs and benefits of engaging volunteers from under-represented groups in the work of voluntary sector organisations through a survey and face-to-face interviews.


What is the need?

To gain a greater understanding of the costs and benefits of engaging volunteers from under-represented groups in the work of voluntary sector organisations.

What are we doing?

We undertook a survey and face-to-face interviews with a range of public and voluntary sector organisations. We gathered detailed information on the costs and benefits of working with volunteers.

What are the outcomes?

A report was produced for the Commission for the Compact, and can be accessed here:


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Gaining a greater understanding of the costs and benefits of engaging volunteers from under-represented groups in the work of voluntary sector organisations through a survey and face-to-face interviews.