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Charities 'should use skills of retired volunteers'
By Marianne Powell, Third Sector Online, 29 April 2008
Charities should tap into a new trend for volunteering after retirement, according to new research.
A survey of 1,000 workers aged 45 and over showed that more than one in five are considering taking up voluntary work after they retire.
Ipsos MORI, the consultancy that carried out the survey, said it shows that older people are keen to keep themselves busy after leaving formal employment.
“We encourage the charity sector to tap into the experience and skills retirees can offer them,” said Karen Wisdom, research director at Ipsos MORI.
Retired workers are increasingly keen to work in the third sector, according to Chris Ball, chief executive of the Age and Employment Network.
“Working in the voluntary sector is one of the options retired people are increasingly considering,” he said. “Skills and experience can blend with social values of organisations that people can believe in, and offer a stimulating third-age career.”
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One Small Voice?, 29 April 2008, 08:11
Yeah it's that or, dare I say it, invest properly in your existing staff and stop looking for the quick fix.[Report this post]
Denise Murphy, 29 April 2008, 15:21
You don't need to wait until retirement before deciding to volunteer.Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity for anyone considering downsizing or developing a portfolio of skills in preparation for a mid-life career change.Of course, as everyone knows at RSVP, it is also great fun and a terrific way of meeting new friends.[Report this post]
Josh Hoole, 29 April 2008, 15:38
We get lots of our volunteer IT professionals coming through once they've retired as well as people looking to boost their CV's whilst at work. I think time is the main thing and not everyone has it when they're in full time work.[Report this post]
Julie Fawcett, 30 April 2008, 20:36
Well I don't know many people where I live who coulda. retire at 45
b. afford to volunteer when on a state pension
So volunteering also (like football) becomes a middle class occupation.
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Julie Fawcett, 30 April 2008, 20:36
Well I don't know many people where I live who coulda. retire at 45
b. afford to volunteer when on a state pension
So volunteering also (like football) becomes a middle class occupation.
[Report this post]
Julie Fawcett, 30 April 2008, 20:36
Well I don't know many people where I live who coulda. retire at 45
b. afford to volunteer when on a state pension
So volunteering also (like football) becomes a middle class occupation.
[Report this post]
helena tugwell, 2 May 2008, 09:25
I have recently recruited 2 volunteers, one almost 70 and the other 78! I feel sure that they will both do fantastic jobs as volunteers.[Report this post]