These unsung stars are the people who deserve the credit for their outstanding contributions to everything from running charity shops to organising Christmas dinners.
It’s an apt time to put the world’s unpaid army in the spotlight as it will be International Volunteers Day on December 5.
It is a chance to celebrate volunteers and the organisations that they work for.
In the meantime, let’s celebrate the heroes closer to home with these 9 archive reminders of the work they do.
9. Cleaning up on the beach
A clean-up day at Seaton Carew Beach brought volunteers along to help out, including four-year old Henry Moore and dad, Shane. Remember this? Photo: TY
10. Tell us more
Is there a volunteer who deserves praise for their outstanding work? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: hm