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✓ Published: 26-May-2024
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Hundreds of thousands of people in the nation’s capital give up their free time every year, helping not-for-profit groups. But while Canberrans are among the most enthusiastic volunteers in the country, the cost-of-living crisis is having an impact on numbers. As national volunteer week draws to a close, those who rely on others to donate their time are highlighting what volunteers get back for what they give.
Hundreds of thousands of people in the nation’s capital give up their free time every year, helping not-for-profit groups. But while Canberrans are among the most enthusiastic volunteers in the country, the cost-of-living crisis is having an impact on numbers. As national volunteer week draws to a close, those who rely on others to donate their time are highlighting what volunteers get back for what they give.
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