A volunteer classroom assistant explains why she was tempted to stop giving her time.
In an age when people are encouraged to do voluntary work, I wonder if managers receive any training in how to treat people who volunteer.
I have worked as a volunteer in a variety of settings for over 20 years, but one experience made me question whether we should be unionised or at least have some recourse when treated badly.
Last year, I offered my services to a local junior school as I have 20 years' teaching experience. Most of the staff were kind and appreciative. However, the headteacher's behaviour was most odd.
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