Children's centre volunteers extend services

More than 85 per cent of children's centres are currently using volunteers to help run services, according to a new report.

The survey of 181 children's centres across the UK by charities Family Lives and 4Children reveals that volunteering in children's centres is widespread, with centres typically having three or more volunteers engaged in different activities at one time.

On average, volunteers work for four hours per week, and the majority (88 per cent) participate for at least six months, with 38 per cent staying for a year or more. Volunteers are typically parents who are using or have used the centre's services or students on placements or work experience.
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