Holly-Marie Smith

Student Journalist, Ipswich.co.uk

Holly was a student journalist in the Youth Voice Matters programme delivered by Ipswich.co.uk and Ipswich Community Media, in partnership with Volunteering Matters.

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Does volunteering actually work for young people?

Volunteering is booming in Ipswich, with organisations like Volunteering Matters pushing it into the spotlight. The question is: does it work? Can giving your time for free really help you navigate an increasingly brutal job market?

25 November, 2025

Holly-Marie Smith

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