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Why Volunteering is Good For You - and Questions to Think About
This Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) school briefing looks at the effects of volunteering on the community and also on the volunteer. Research has shown that people who volunteer enjoy a better quality of life and better health as well as improving conditions in their communities. The briefing includes a set of questions for discussion in the classroom. ESRC is a part of Research Councils UK (RCUK).
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