Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Northolt Leisure Centre Library consultation meeting tomorrow | |
Posted by: | Lizzie Saunders, Volunteer Centre Manager | |
Date/Time: | 22/04/11 11:40:00 |
Red herrings also have their virtues. Volunteering within public services is well established and commonplace in our criminal justice system, health and education systems, usually with intermediary bodies, sometimes charities but exclusively so, undertaking the management of volunteering programmes. The virtues are that the public is involved and engaged within the services which are designed to meet their needs. This creates opportunities for people to develop work skills, enhance their studies, social networks and utilise their time, talents and technical skills to the common good. What is not to like? |