Collaboration will be tough, says Volunteering England

By Rosie Walker, Third Sector Online, 4 March 2008

Getting all sectors to work together will be the toughest challenge in carrying out the recommendations of the Commission on the Future of Volunteering, according to Volunteering England after its first meeting to discuss implementation plans.

Marg Mayne, director of public affairs at the commission, said the recommendations, which include developing a recognised accreditation scheme for volunteers, posed significant challenges to third sector organisations. “Many organisations are already doing the things the commission has demanded, but these things cost money, and many of our members are...

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