National Trust latest to see huge volunteer influx

Finance | Gareth Jones | 8 Jun 2009

The National Trust has seen more than 5,000 new volunteers come forward in the past year, “the biggest increase in recent years”, according to the charity.

As a result the Trust’s volunteer numbers have risen 10 per cent to 55,000.

In addition, this year will see 139 volunteers receive 25 years of service awards.

“This increase in volunteer numbers is fantastic news as we are always looking for ways for more people to join in and engage with the work of the Trust, said Mark Crosby, head of volunteering at the National Trust.

“The increase could also be due in part to the recession with more people turning to unpaid work to enhance their CV or to obtain new skills for a career change.”

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