Year of the Volunteer 2005

Year of the Volunteer 2005: "Get ready for the Year of the Volunteer 2005
CSV and Volunteering England have both been appointed by the Home Office to run the campaign to promote and support the Year of the Volunteer 2005.
Aims of the Year

Increase the number of volunteers, particularly individuals from marginalised groups and young people
Open more volunteering opportunities in the public and voluntary sector
Raise the profile of the work volunteers are doing nationwide
Thank volunteers everywhere for their time and commitment "