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Is volunteering... (1) - a solution to socio-economic problems?

In tough economic times, with demand for many forms of social service increasing and government funding being cut, the role of volunteers has gained increasing political prominence as a means of tackling social problems, particularly at a local level.

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In tough economic times, with demand for many forms of social service increasing and government funding being cut, the role of volunteers has gained increasing political prominence as a means of tackling social problems, particularly at a local level. What, realistically, can be expected?

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