The value to the economy
Volunteering delivers far more than social good. It provides significant economic benefits to communities, organisations and the wider UK economy.
By giving their time, volunteers help strengthen essential services, support local businesses and contribute to a more skilled, capable and resilient workforce. With GoVo, organisations can find volunteers quickly and maximise the economic value of volunteering across the country.
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Supporting essential services & reducing costs
Volunteers play a key role in delivering services that would otherwise require substantial funding. From food distribution to community transport, volunteers reduce pressure on public services and charities, saving money and freeing up resources for frontline work.
By using GoVo to fill roles efficiently, organisations strengthen service delivery while increasing the cost-saving impact of volunteers.
Boosting employability
Volunteering helps people gain practical experience, confidence and transferable skills. This improves employability, supports people into work and provides businesses with access to more prepared, motivated candidates. For many individuals, volunteering is a stepping-stone to employment, helping build a future-ready workforce.
GoVo makes it easy to find roles that develop skills and support volunteering for employability.
Strengthening the local economy
When volunteers contribute to both charities and small businesses, the whole community benefits. Skills are shared, services improve and the local economy becomes more resilient. Volunteering plays a direct role in sustaining local jobs, developing new opportunities and helping neighbourhoods thrive long-term.
