Creating the big society
Sarah Stannage asks whether we can be confident that individuals and communities will step forward to support the development of l…
Sarah Stannage asks whether we can be confident that individuals and communities will step forward to support the development of l…
Kirsten Bodley believes that creativity is crucial to scientific and technical innovation, and in turn technical skills have a hug…
A gallery run by 150 volunteers with an award winning outreach program has won a Big Society Award from the Prime Minister. The Li…
The Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust uses 450 regular volunteers in various roles from demonstrating crafts to litter-picking. Lucy…
Clayton Shaw describes how a volunteering project in digital technology appealed to young people in Birmingham.
Paul Richards recalls how a dedicated team of volunteers, including performers, created UpRise, London’s anti-racism festival, a…
Andrew Lock describes two architectural projects at the Southbank Centre that reveal the benefits of participation by users in the…
Mindee Hutchinson highlights the importance of social nurturing when running arts activities with young people
Across the UK and US the prison arts community is forming a transatlantic network. Becky Mer examines the ins and outs
I read with great interest the article on internships in AP249. However, Sean Egan and Paul Jennings have overlooked a fourth cate…
Sean Egan and Paul Jennings demystify the law surrounding internships
Your recent article ‘Protecting jobs, promoting best practice’ (AP246) included information about Volunteering England…
Steven Warner and Stephanie Cesana give a trade union’s perspective on the role of volunteers in arts organisations
Liz Hill reflects on internships and volunteering
Sarah Fell on how Live & Local has facilitated shows in surprising places for nearly 20 years
The National Trust has been working to broaden its range of volunteers. Sajida Aslam explains
I originally agreed to write a blog a couple of weeks ago on The Big Society, and what it might mean for arts organisations. Havin…
Robin Simpson Chief Executive of Voluntary Arts.
Rob Jackson shares his ten top tips for being attractive to volunteers
Hat Fair exists almost entirely thanks to the goodwill, skill and hard work of volunteers, says Miranda Johnson
Karen Goddard explains why Eastern Angles Theatre Company is moving volunteers onto the frontline
Jack Worthington explores what volunteers get in return for offering their time
Rebecca White on how to improve volunteer diversity
Rosalie Neath explains how volunteers help the work of the Art Fund