Volunteering
Research Topic
Language: English
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Research problems linked to this topic
- Who accesses the services of charitable and voluntary organisations and social enterprises?
- What works in addressing barriers and increasing engagement of specific groups?
- What are the benefits of greater equality of access?
- What are the impacts of lower/greater rates of engagement with voluntary sectors?
- To what extent do different demographic groups volunteer, both formally and informally? What types of volunteering does this include?
- What are the major barriers to volunteering for different demographic groups?
- What new and better arrangements could be made to deliver effective health and employment support? What is the evidence base for effective joint working arrangements involving support delivered through, and beyond, the benefit system in partnerships involving DWP, the NHS, local authorities, the voluntary sector and other organisations?