I just have to post this. Figures released today show that nearly one in every 14 people on these islands (30,000 of appx 419,000) is involved in voluntary work and half that number state it is because they believe it is their moral duty. That number includes those aged over 12 years so the actual proportion of people involved is higher. If only other countries followed this example.
Another amazing insight: Forty-four per cent of males and 37 per cent of females had been doing voluntary work for more than a decade. Most volunteers engaged in such activities for less than 10 hours per week, while 5,900 dedicated more than 30 hours per week for such endeavours.
(Usually it is women who are more likely to be involved in voluntary work.)
These stats speak volumes for the character of the people here.
If only other countries follwed this example.