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05 December 2003
Scotland hosts volunteering conference for IVD 
Stirling: Volunteer Development Scotland, a national centre for volunteering, organized the conference entitled "Volunteers leading change" to mark International Volunteer Day (IVD) on 5 December.  Read article
04 December 2003
International Volunteer Day- Speech Basildon 
03 December 2003
Volunteer to create a better future with Earthwatch 
Oxford: What better way to mark International Volunteer Day on 05th December than to sign up for a project with Earthwatch, the international, Oxford-based environmental charity?

Earthwatch gives people the opportunity to get their hands dirty on real environmental research projects.

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15 August 2003
VSO raises retirement age to 75 
London: VSO, the international development charity that works through volunteers, today announces a rise in its retirement age to 75 - an increase of five years.  Read article
20 June 2003
Can refugees volunteer? 
A workshop document from UK's Mersey Volunteering Bureau discussing refugees and volunteer opportunities and rights in the UK.  Read article
19 June 2003
Refugees and asylum seekers find solace in volunteering 
Lliverpool: Barred from paid jobs, refugees and asylum seekers in some parts of Britain are now turning to volunteer work to "help them feel more settled".  Read article
11 June 2003
10 Million Girls and Young Women celebrate 75 years 
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04 June 2003
UK recognizes 21 million volunteers during Volunteers' Week 
London: The United Kingdom is recognizing some 21 million national volunteers to mark Volunteers' Week, which is being celebrated from 1 to 7 June.  Read article
25 March 2003
Older volunteers lead the way 
London: When it comes to volunteering, older generations need to lead by example, according to recent American research.  Read article
05 March 2003
UK's National Council of Voluntary Organizations releases paper on voluntary sector infrastructure 
London: Voluntary sector infrastructure includes all those playing a supporting, co-ordinating or development role within the sector.  Read article

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