Community volunteering – grassroots activism or parochialism? - Richard Usher
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Community volunteering provides grassroots support for local communities and organizations. It often involves volunteering at a community center to improve the local area. Maintaining motivation of volunteers and accessing training can help volunteering efforts succeed. Case studies show that sourcing funding, utilizing assets, working with partners, and engaging new groups like youth can help community organizations thrive and demonstrate their value to the local community. Community volunteering is an important part of localism and provides a foundation for initiatives while depending on ongoing grant funding.
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- 9. Thank you! Further information: Richard Usher [email_address] www.communitymatters.org.uk www.visiblecommunities.org.uk