Volunteering

Volunteering is work without pay; the branch of philanthropy in which time replaces cheque book. It is an expression of individual freedom, reflecting sensitivity for the needs of others and often involving personal sacrifice. The boundaries of this description are however becoming blurred as patterns of volunteering are changing fast, too fast for governments which seek to channel its direction and too fast for civil society which prefers a disciplined resource. Volunteers in north and south have been quick to appreciate that investing their time in campaigns to change unfair global rules can address poverty as effectively as traditional community service, especially when allied with the global citizenship potential of new technologies.

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http://uk.oneworld.net/guides/volunteering

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