🎄 This festive season, nearly 40% of us are planning to volunteer, helping charities handle an increasing demand for support. The holiday spirit is absolutely wonderful, but did you know that the need for volunteers doesn’t pack up when the decorations do? The Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) highlights a looming shortfall of around three million volunteers over the next year.
Research shows volunteer applications plummet by 44% once we ring in the new year, despite ongoing roles requiring help throughout January and beyond. While the desire to give back is strong, especially at Christmas, the challenge remains to keep that motivation alive throughout the year.
Catherine Johnstone of RVS puts it perfectly: “The spirit of giving is needed all year round, not just at Christmas.” With the GoVo app, volunteering can easily fit into busy lives, offering local or remote opportunities that don’t require hefty time commitments. This flexible approach has been backed by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, making it easier than ever to find roles that match your schedule.
Volunteering offers personal perks too! It boosts wellbeing, provides a sense of purpose, and fosters connections with others. Though 33% of folks say they’re bursting at the seams with regular commitments, bite-sized volunteering can still make a big splash.
From unique roles like selling clothes for charity via Vinted, leading African drumming groups, to planting trees for the environment, there’s something for everyone. So, why not keep the Christmas spirit alive all year? Let’s help fill that volunteer gap and spread cheer beyond the festive season! 🌟
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