Thousands of people across the UK are expected to give up their Saturday to get their first taste of volunteering.
Thousands of people across the UK are expected to give up their Saturday to get their first taste of volunteering.
Volunteers are being invited to take part in activities and projects, from world record attempts to building an entirely recycled greenhouse.
Volunteers are being invited to take part in activities and projects, from world record attempts to building an entirely recycled greenhouse.
Community Service Volunteers (CSV), which organises the day, says about half the population already volunteer.
Community Service Volunteers (CSV), which organises the day, says about half the population already volunteer.
But it hopes to encourage more people to give up their time to help others and make a difference in the future.
But it hopes to encourage more people to give up their time to help others and make a difference in the future.
Organiser Jason Tanner said the day was not about putting your hands in your pockets but about giving your time.
Organiser Jason Tanner said the day was not about putting your hands in your pockets but about giving your time.
He said many of those who volunteered reported feeling healthier and less stressed as a result of their work for a good cause.
He said many of those who volunteered reported feeling healthier and less stressed as a result of their work for a good cause.
Events include a flash mob dancing to Michael Jackson's Thriller in Liverpool for a multiple sclerosis charity and office workers in Darlington building a greenhouse from recycled plastic bottles.
Events include a flash mob dancing to Michael Jackson's Thriller in Liverpool for a multiple sclerosis charity and office workers in Darlington building a greenhouse from recycled plastic bottles.
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