Covid-19 has caused disruptions everywhere in our society. Lockdowns and restrictions are clearly visible results of this. There are also less visible effects that are no less important. Not only are there are 10 percent fewer people volunteering, but demand for the services they provide is up by 43 percent.
COVID brings decline in volunteering
SES volunteers and Coles staff load food and essential items onto a rescue helicopter Source: AAP
COVID-19 has seen a big decline in volunteering in the past year, with one in every 10 volunteers yet to return to work.
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