Volunteer managers feel work goes unrecognised

By Indira Das-Gupta, Third Sector Online, 1 November 2007

Most volunteer managers feel they don't receive enough recognition for their work and lack the opportunity for career development, according to new research.

The survey of 200 volunteer managers from around the UK by the Association of Volunteer Managers is published today to coincide with Volunteer Manager Appreciation Day. Whereas 69 per cent say their line managers understand the challenges they face, 57 per cent say their roles have a low status. Fifty-four...

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