Article: Volunteer Motivations in Later Life

Izzi Seccombe, Leader of Warwickshire County Council, reflects on what motivates people in later life to volunteer and how local authorities can widen participation. Izzi is a firm believer in the value of volunteering, not just as a means of enriching the lives of those who take part in it, but as a means of enriching communities as a whole.

“If we can bring down the barriers to community contribution, the prize is not just a happier, more connected older population, but also healthier, happier communities.”