The Institute for Volunteering Research is an initiative of Volunteering England in association with the Centre for Institutional Studies at the University of East London. 

We aim to:

• carry out and commission research on different aspects of volunteering at a variety of levels

• disseminate findings so as to maximise the policy and practice impact

• act as a focal point for research on volunteering

• develop links with bodies involved in volunteering research in England, the UK and other countries, with a view to sharing knowledge and exchanging ideas

• stimulate and contribute to education and training on volunteering.