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What percentage of the UK's GDP is accounted for by work done by volunteers?
What percentage of the UK's GDP is accounted for by work done by volunteers?
almost 1% or almost £20 billion
How many people in the UK formally did voluntary work through groups, clubs, or organizations at least once during the year last year?
How many people in the UK formally did voluntary work through groups, clubs, or organizations at least once during the year last year?
almost 20 million people
What organizations are mentioned as relying on volunteers for important parts of the work they do?
What organizations are mentioned as relying on volunteers for important parts of the work they do?
CIPD and Education and Employers
How many of the CIPD members volunteer in supporting their community?
How many of the CIPD members volunteer in supporting their community?
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What is the estimated percentage of people who did some form of informal unpaid work to help others?
What is the estimated percentage of people who did some form of informal unpaid work to help others?
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Study Notes
Volunteer Work in the UK
- The value of work done by volunteers accounts for around 1.5% of the UK's GDP.
Formal Voluntary Work in the UK
- Around 20.6 million people in the UK formally did voluntary work through groups, clubs, or organizations at least once during the year.
Organizations Relying on Volunteers
- Organizations such as the National Trust, the RNLI, and the NHS rely on volunteers for important parts of their work.
CIPD Members and Volunteering
- 61% of CIPD members volunteer in supporting their community.
Informal Unpaid Work in the UK
- An estimated 80% of people did some form of informal unpaid work to help others.
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Take the "Value of Volunteering Quiz" to test your knowledge about the impact of volunteering on economies and societies. Explore the significance of volunteer work in education, productivity at work, and its contribution to GDP.
