Opinion

Conscious, transformative and community-based volunteering.

Wales, one of the devolved nations of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland, was the first country in the world to legislate for children’s play.

Seventeen years ago—in April 2008—the last Labour government launched England’s first, and only, National Play Strategy. Today, we learn more about what Play England is doing to help. 

The ocean sustains life, yet faces daily threats from human activity. Sea Shepherd Global fights to protect marine wildlife through direct action. This call urges everyone to join the fight to help save our oceans before it’s too late.

What do we think of conflicts? How do we manage them in our organization? How do we relate to power?

In 2018, Aarhus has held the title as European Volunteering Capital. The title is given each year by the European Volunteer Centre (CEV) to a European city or municipality which has been particularly notable in terms of volunteering. 

December 10th is one of those dates marked on the calendars of all social movements, activists, media and politicians, but, should we celebrate it?

This International Volunteer Day I find myself reflecting on the state of volunteering in the UK. 

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