Volunteering Collection (page 5)

Eton boys helping with army stores, WW1
Eton College boys helping to unload war stores at Didcot Junction, forgoing their usual sport in order to help out. On the left is Prince Henry, the future Duke of Gloucester

Mrs Patrick de Bathe - wife of war correspondent
Mrs Patrick de Bathe, formerly Miss Violet Lindsay Wood who was the wife of Mr. Patrick de Bathe, one of The Daily Telegraphs special war correspondents during the First World War

ARP Warden - False Alarm - Pimlico, London
(text taken from photo caption) False Alarm. Mrs Mary Bennet, ARP Warden in Pimlico, London (" river slum district" !)

Womens Royal Air Force -- Signing On
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing women Signing On for service -- we plunge into the unknown. Date: 1919-1920

Volunteering in India, the Bahar Mounted Rifles of Bengal: 1. Dismounting and Firing
VOLUNTEERING IN INDIA, THE BAHAR MOUNTED RIFLES OF BENGAL: 1. Dismounting and Firing. 2. Morning Tattoo 3. On Parade

Enrolment of Volunteers into the National Guard in 1791 (engraving)
KW240705 Enrolment of Volunteers into the National Guard in 1791 (engraving) by Charlerie, H. de la (19th century) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French, out of copyright

WWI - Wearing a Derby Armlet - Comic Postcard
Bow-wow! I wonder what group shes in?! The first of the two things this postcard refers to is the Derby Armlet. In 1915, it was obvious that volunteers alone would not be enough to fill the armys

National Service is the business of the citizen. A tableau depicting voluntary organizations was staged at the Regal Cinema in Bexleyheath, Kent

Volunteering in India, the Bahar Mounted Rifles of Bengal: 1. Dismounting and Firing
VOLUNTEERING IN INDIA, THE BAHAR MOUNTED RIFLES OF BENGAL: 1. Dismounting and Firing. 2. Morning Tattoo 3. On Parade

Members of Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade
Four members of the Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade, in an Illustrated London News engraving

Advert for recruiting women for the WaF 1942
Serve in the WaF. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force. As an administrative airwoman. Good organizers are needed in a fast growing service

The General Strike, 1926: volunteers
Are we downhearted? The answer is Negative. A page from The Tatler, applauding the magnificent response which all classes of Society made to the Governments call for volunteers in the wake of

Hypnotist directing a group of people to do unusual things: men pretending to race while seated on man suspended between two chairs and audience volunteering for military duty with brooms as rifles

How they helped in Hyde Park and Whitehall during the strike
Typical volunteer workers in Hyde Park and Horse Guards, helping in the canteens and hanging out the washing

An Argument for Enlistment
Illustration by Frank Reynolds showing the advantages of volunteering for the war, against the self-conscious doubts of a man who has not enlisted

A Derby night
Illustration by S. Begg showing a long queue of men lining up to enlist. Lord Derby, Director General of Recruiting in 1916 introduced the Derby scheme which encouraged men from the same offices or

Volunteers 1870
Frenchmen volunteering to fight the Prussians

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Volunteering: A timeless act of selflessness and unity, transcending borders and cultures. From a German cartoon shedding light on British recruitment techniques to the vibrant cities of Bristol and Portsmouth, volunteering knows no boundaries. In 1941, an advert for recruiting women for the WaF showcased their unwavering dedication during challenging times. The camaraderie among a CCF crew or Canadians in Southampton exemplifies the power of teamwork in making a difference. As seen aboard 'The Plymouth, ' leaving home behind symbolizes bravery and sacrifice for a greater cause. Witnessing an auxiliary firewoman's courage amidst chaos reminds us that heroes come in all forms. Even royalty like H. R. H The Duchess of Kent have embraced volunteering as a means to uplift communities. Testing recruits for the Boer War in 1901 demonstrated how individuals were willing to step up when their country needed them most. And let us not forget the farewell mass held for Women's Battalion during World War I, where brave souls bid adieu with heavy hearts but unwavering resolve. Volunteering is more than just lending a helping hand; it is embodying compassion, resilience, and hope.