1. It’s good for your health: Studies have found that when you stop thinking about your own problems and focus on someone other than yourself, your stress levels start to decrease. This is because doing something for someone else interrupts tension-producing...
Voluntary Action Islington does not endorse compulsory unpaid work and encourages our members to take the same stand. We recognise that volunteering can have a beneficial impact on employability. See our submission to the Islington Employment Commission, which...
The 2013 conference brought together over 130 voluntary sector employees, volunteers, trustees, council officers, councillors and local residents. Please follow the links for the report and appendices: Meeting the Needs of Our Communities in Tough Times Appendix 1:...