# 57% of Brits don’t volunteer – but 33% would like to, survey shows

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2019/05/30/57-of-brits-dont-volunteer-survey-but-33-would-like-to-shows/
- Published: 2019-05-30T08:28:13+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**57% of people in the UK don’t participate in any form of volunteer or charity 
work but 33% say they would like to, according to Foresters Friendly Society research.**

The research highlighted a number of reasons for the lack of volunteering, with 
35% citing parental duties as the biggest barrier, while 13% are concerned about
their lack of experience volunteering, and 10% are worried about affording associated
costs.

In addition, 21% believe supporting local communities is down to the government,
not volunteers.

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However, 33% said they would like to give up their free time this year.

[Foresters Friendly Society](https://www.forestersfriendlysociety.co.uk/) also found
that the most common way for UK adults to volunteer is to act as a carer for elderly
or sick family members, followed by childminding, and dog walking.

A third (32%) volunteer alone, while two thirds (68%) participate in these activities
with others, most commonly family (30%) or friends (27%).

It has launched its [Unsung Heroes campaign](https://www.forestersfriendlysociety.co.uk/competition/unsung-heroes/)
to reward someone who gives back to their local community. With a deadline of 7 
June, Foresters Friendly Society is asking for nominations with a grand prize of
a Virgin Experience Day worth £2,000.

Myles Edwards, Membership Director for Foresters Friendly Society said:

> “We have launched the Unsung Heroes campaign to bring further awareness to those
> selfless individuals who put others before themselves daily and actively contribute
> to their local communities. In launching our campaign, we hope others will feel
> inspired to give back, whether that’s spending time to help clean up your local
> town, or even just getting in touch with those who might feel lonely. We encourage
> our members and the public to show their appreciation for our real-life heroes
> whose identity, for the time being, might be unknown.”

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