Volunteer recruitment still ‘tough’ as survey shows no signs of improvement

The report Present Struggles, Past Origins: Current Challenges in Volunteering Amidst Two Decades of Decline by Nottingham Trent University’s VCSE Data and Insights National Observatory and Pro Bono Economics (PBE) is part of barometer which takes the quarterly temperature of the voluntary sector. More than 560 organisations responded to the latest wave. When the survey last focused on volunteering in Spring 2023, charities reported concerns over decreasing numbers. While the latest barometer does not show significant decline, six in 10 organisations continue to face difficulties in volunteer recruitment and around…

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