Is volunteering just for the privileged few?
Interesting debate on the BBC website today - as politicians like Gordon Brown and David Cameron promote community work, the BBC asks whether only the well-off can really take advantage of the benefits it brings... As the feature puts it: "the prospect of unwaged employment might not be so appealing if you're a cash-strapped school leaver who wants to help mum put food on the table. And for young people facing the financial burden of student loans, the need to earn during a gap year is all the more urgent." So, what do you think? You can add your own comment to the debate, or tell us below. There's more info about volunteering on this website, too.
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It's tricky isn't it? especially if you are student struggling to make ends meet. I grabbed all the money I could off the banks whilst I was a student, knowing full well that as soon as I got into the rat-race it would be harder to get out. Sadly I never did volunteer in my holidays but I do wish I had. Not only would it have improved my job prospects but it would have been a great experience as well.
As for everyone else well volunteering may not be so easy. Especially if you need to pay the bills. But remember that weekends and evenings still exist. Volunteering to clear scrub, running car boots for charity, being an editor for a local charity... The lists goes on. Check out http://www.do-it.org.uk/ for more information.
By G,
December 11, 2005 12:50 PM
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