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The evidence library is a resource for anyone interested in the voluntary sector in Scotland. Managed by SCVO, the library signposts to research and evidence produced by, or on, the voluntary sector. For further information email: research@scvo.scot.

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How government definitions over-estimate levels of volunteering

Saxton, J.; Baker, J. nfpSynergy 4 May 2017

Research methods and guides Volunteering

This briefing looks at how government measures the levels of volunteering in the UK (and touches on measurements of civic participation) and suggests there are a number of ways in which the current research methodology is over-estimating the level of volunteers.

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Last modified on 6 June 2017

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