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Jamie Ward-Smith

Founder, ivo.org

Jamie has been a leader and innovator in the volunteering and social action sectors since 1995. He founded the ivo.org social network in 2012.

He has held various senior roles in local and national charities and in national government, before setting up his first social enterprise in 2005. Notable achievements include the national volunteering database Do-it.org, the Russell Commission on youth action - which led to the v youth volunteering charity.