So today was the last day of Volunteers' Week. How has it been for you? Have you been up to great things? If so, tell us about it using the #DoSomethingGreat hashtag or email dosomethinggreat@bbc.co.uk
Here's a summary of some of the season highlights and how you have got involved so far.
It's been a great period for nature volunteering with the National Garden Bioblitz and #2minutebeachclean day, both of which were supported by Springwatch. And you really got stuck into both events - big time! Totally impressive.
Springwatch has also had tonnes of ideas about small things you can do to make your garden more wildlife friendly. Like creating a miniature water feature - it may be tiny but it's perfect for a king(fisher)! Find out how easy it is to do here:
Video content
Video caption: Short on space? You can still make a water feature in your garden!Short on space? You can still make a water feature in your garden!
While Unsprung has been celebrating Unsprung Heroes - volunteers who have done outstanding things to help the great outdoors. Like grandfather and grandson, Nicholas and Tim Watts, who are creating a haven for wildlife. Martin Games-Hughes met them...
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Video caption: Nicholas and Tim Watts are creating a haven for wildlife. Martin Games-Hughes meets them.Nicholas and Tim Watts are creating a haven for wildlife. Martin Games-Hughes meets them.
Visit the Springwatch website for more ideas on what you can do at home and with other organisations to do something great for nature. Or check out our season guide to volunteering outdoors.
Blue Peter have even got in on the action - launching a special green badge tied in with Springwatch.
Don't forget Springwatch and Unsprung aren't over yet - they are on every night until the 17th with cute animals, fab volunteering suggestions, and more Unsprung Heroes.
Countryfile ran two volunteering stories - one about a great Osprey project in Wales - Bedri, 10, can tell you why it's important.
Video content
Video caption: John Craven visits Glaslyn Wildlife to discover how volunteers are protecting OspreysJohn Craven visits Glaslyn Wildlife to discover how volunteers are protecting Ospreys
The go-to show for gardening inspiration did a Do Something Great special focusing on the volunteers who help keep gardens magnificent and open for visitors, as well as getting some gardening tips themselves.
DIY SOS - which always relies on the kindness of strangers to help a family in need - focused on the volunteers themselves in their latest episode, as well as the plight of ex-fireman Joe and his daughter Lucy. There was a silver army made up of volunteers' from Men's Sheds, as well the the usual purple one, rising to the challenge.
And Nick explained to us why volunteering is good enough for royalty, and should be good enough for you too!
Video content
Video caption: The Princes volunteered on veterans' homes in Manchester, seeing what volunteering can doThe Princes volunteered on veterans' homes in Manchester, seeing what volunteering can do
The team there have launched an opportunity to turn you into comet hunters, and discover an entirely new comet in the asteroid belt. Start your journey of discovery here.
The Radio 4 show Interviewed Mary Harmer - a referee and referee coach at Suffolk FA with ambitions to be the first female referee in the premiership. She also volunteers, going back to her old school to inspire the next generation with charity Future First.
Local regions
There was a volunteering bonanza across the country with the BBC regional stations running fab stories of inspiring volunteers, talking about not just the great things that they do, but what they get out of it too. Here are two of our favorites.
Murphy the volunteering dog, who makes a difference on hospital wards in Gloucestershire...
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Video caption: Find out how black lab Murphy makes a difference on a hospital wardFind out how black lab Murphy makes a difference on a hospital ward
And the friendship struck up between two ex-service men - Joe, in his 60s, and Harry, in his 90s. Joe revealed how it all started to Radio Merseyside...
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Video caption: Joe, in his 60s, and Harry, in his 90s, have formed a close friendship, as Joe revealsJoe, in his 60s, and Harry, in his 90s, have formed a close friendship, as Joe reveals
When the BBC marked Music Day on the 3rd of June they celebrated the work of 5 volunteers who had made an outstanding contribution to their community. Check out their stories here.
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Phew! Feeling Inspired?
Don't forget to check out all the season content online to help you find your volunteering 'perfect match' - there's the season quiz, and a host of guides to help you.
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Still to come
Volunteers' Week may be over, but there is lots more programming to get you in the volunteering mood coming up...
On the 19th Lifeline runs an appeal with Alison Steadman for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, who are in need of money to train volunteers to do bee walks.
In July there's a big BBC One series on the work of volunteers from the RNLI, who provide a vital rescue service around Britain's shores. It's nail-biting stuff.
Video content
Video caption: Saving Lives at Sea follows the vital work of RNLI volunteers around Britain's coastSaving Lives at Sea follows the vital work of RNLI volunteers around Britain's coast
Later in the year BBC Sport will be opening nominations for their Unsung Heroes of sports volunteering 2016, with the winner announced at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year event in December. Watch out for the launch of their nominations on the Get Inspired index page.
Radio 1's #1MillionHours campaign, which aims to get young people to pledge their time to make a difference continues until the end of the year.
Autumnwatch will be back in - guess what - the autumn, with a round up of all the fabulous things you've been up to over the summer to make a difference.
And don't forget - all the programmes mentioned in the round up will be up on iplayer to catch-up on for around 26 days. Just follow the programme links.
It's been fab reading all your #DoSomethingGreat stories - keep on sending them in.
But now, it's over and out from Do Something Great Live. Happy volunteering!
We'll just leave you with a few of your great stories, helping the birds, the bees and each other (as well as some dogs litter collecting - who can resist...)
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Part of Norfolk town Harleston's campaign to highlight the importance of visiting swifts, and protect their nesting sitesImage caption: Part of Norfolk town Harleston's campaign to highlight the importance of visiting swifts, and protect their nesting sites
To explore citizen science volunteering further check out our guide to the subject.
Out of this world...
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Volunteering in numbers
Check out our infographics to get answers to all the volunteering FAQ:
Why do people volunteer and where to they do it?
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Video caption: Find out about popular volunteering activities and why people are motivated to volunteer.Find out about popular volunteering activities and why people are motivated to volunteer.
How many of us get stuck in, and how we we compare as a nation other countries?
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Video caption: Volunteering in Numbers - how many of us volunteer and how do we rank in the world?Volunteering in Numbers - how many of us volunteer and how do we rank in the world?
Take the test!
Have you done the season quiz yet?
Find out what sort of volunteer you are and get your volunteering 'perfect match' - social butterfly or wallflower; sports fanatic or couch potato there is something for you.
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Why should I volunteer?
Good question!
Radio 1 DJ Alice Levine investigates in this guide to the topic.
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Scott Allen - South West Unsung Hero 2015
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Scott Allen, a marathon runner who set up his own club after having open heart surgery and having to learn to walk again, was chosen as the 2015 BBC South West Unsung Sporting Hero award.
He set up Storm Running Club in Plymouth in April and numbers have already reached 300 members.
The club's aim is to get people more active and many of the members had never ran before joining Storm.
Watch his story, and those of our other winners, here.
You will get the chance to nominate your local heroes later in the year when it is launched on the BBC Get Inspired index.
Colin Lee - East of England Unsung Hero 2015
#BBCUnsungHero
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Colin Lee, of Northampton-based football team Thorplands Club 81, won the 2015 BBC East Unsung Hero Award.
The 76-year-old, still registered as a player, is general secretary of all 10 teams and responsible for organising all training sessions and weekly matches for around 140 members.
Watch his story, and those of our other winners, here.
You will get the chance to nominate your local heroes later in the year when it is launched on the BBC Get Inspired index.
Alec Davies - West Midlands Unsung Hero 2015
#BBCUnsungHero
Continuing our series of Unsung Heroes from BBC Sport here's another volunteer who has gone the extra mile (ho, ho) to support sport in his local community.
Don't forget if you are inspired to Do Something Great and volunteer for sport check out this guide to the topic - it has everything you need to know to get you started.
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Alec Davies has been the timekeeper for Worcester St John's cycling club for 43 years.
The 92-year-old from Worcester, is out on the roads in all weathers to officiate at club meetings, and assists in national meetings at weekends.
He has also previously served as an official for British Cycling.
Watch his story, as well as those of our other winners, here.
You will get the chance to nominate your local heroes later in the year when it is launched on the BBC Get Inspired index.
The Last Hurrah!
So today is the last day of Volunteers' Week. How's it been for you? Let us know by using the hashtag #dosomethinggreat
Today on the live page we'll be sharing some of your stories, and highlights from the week and season.
To get you in the mood here's a season compilation, with clips from Do Something Great, and Radio 1's 1 Million Hours campaign, which aims to get its listeners to pledge a million hours to good causes this year.
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Video caption: Some classic moments from the Do Something Great and 1 Million Hours seasonsSome classic moments from the Do Something Great and 1 Million Hours seasons
Volunteers' Week: Day 11
Confusing, I know, but Volunteers' Week is actually 12 days this year.
It's been especially extended to include the Patrons' Lunch tomorrow, marking the Queen's 90th birthday.
Are you organising a tea party to celebrate in your community tomorrow? Let us know - informal volunteering (giving help to local people, projects and events that aren't formally connected to an organisation) counts as doing something great too! Send us your pics using the hashtag #DoSomethingGreat or email us at dosomethinggreat@bbc.co.uk
Going back to today's extravaganza though - how was #2minutebeachclean day for you? Manage a litter pick of some sort? Let us know.
And did you catch volunteer Mary Harmer on how you can combine nostalgia for your school days with making a difference? Catch up on her interview with Radio 4's Saturday Live here; visit the Future First website to find out how you can do the same.
Coming up tomorrow - apart from the Patrons' Lunch, of course, is the Sky at Night with a call to convert you into Comet Hunters - BBC Four, 10pm.
Out of this world!
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Video caption: Maggie explains how to participate in BBC's Do Something Great campaign by hunting cometsMaggie explains how to participate in BBC's Do Something Great campaign by hunting comets
Beyond beach cleaning: Do Something Great in your backyard
You don't even need to leave the boundaries of your own garden to do something great for nature.
Why not make a bee hotel? Springwatch shows you how:
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Video caption: Do Something Great: How to make a bee hotelDo Something Great: How to make a bee hotel
Or even the smallest of gardens can manage a mini water feature, fit for a king(fisher)!
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Video caption: Short on space? You can still make a water feature in your garden!Short on space? You can still make a water feature in your garden!
Dawn Davies - London Unsung Hero 2015
#BBCUnsungHero
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Dawn Davies was chosen as the Unsung Hero for the London region for her work with Guildford Saints Football Club.
She dedicates over 30 hours per week to the club in her role as club secretary.
Guildford Saints, recognised by the Football Association as a Charter Standard club, provides football coaching for 25 teams, containing over 300 players, including boys, girls, ladies and pan-disability groups.
Watch her story, as well as those of our other winners, here.
You will get the chance to nominate your local heroes later in the year when it is launched on the BBC Get Inspired index.
St James Swifts football coach Damien Lindsay won the Northern Ireland BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award for 2015.
Damien formed the west Belfast club, which has helped to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area.
Watch his story, as well as those of our other winners, here.
You will get the chance to nominate your local heroes later in the year when it is launched on the BBC Get Inspired index.
Pete Harris - East Midlands Unsung Hero 2015
#BBCUnsungHero
With the England game tonight our Unsung Heroes have a football theme today.
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Pete coaches three teams at Ibstock United Football club, has founded a regional futsal league, as well as setting up a team for children with disabilities.
Giving up his free time nearly every day, Pete also looks after child protection, safety and coaching standards at his club, and has won the FA Charter Standard Club of the Year in four of the last five seasons.
Watch his story, as well as those of our other winners, here.
You will get the chance to nominate your local heroes later in the year when it is launched on the BBC Get Inspired index.
Football focus
Inspired by football referee and volunteer Mary Harmer on Radio Four's Saturday Live today? Catch up on the interview here. And if you'd like to volunteer and go back to your old school to motivate students, then find out how by visiting the Future First website.
If volunteering for sport is more your thing check out BBC Sport's guide to how to get stuck in.
Beach bosses!
Martin Dorey's #2minutebeachclean has got people cleaning up coastlines all around the world. Here's a few photos of your great work.
If you're out volunteering this weekend then share your pictures using #DoSomethingGreat - we'd love to see them!
So today is the first ever national #2minutebeachclean day and Springwatch wants you to step up to the challenge. You don't even need to be on a beach to get involved - anywhere you are you can take part in a #2minutelitterpick.
Want to know why litter on beaches is such a problem? And why in just two minutes you could save lives? Springwatch has made a film to explain.
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Video caption: In just two minutes, you could save lives.In just two minutes, you could save lives.
Still not convinced? How about a personal plea from Alison Steadman?
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Go on - get out there and make a difference!
Also coming up today:
Saturday Live is interviewing Mary Harmer - a referee and referee coach at Suffolk FA with ambitions to be the first female referee in the premiership. She also volunteers, going back to her old school to inspire the next generation with charity Future First.
And we'll be sharing some more inspiring stories from BBC Sport's Unsung Heroes 2016 - volunteers who have gone above and beyond to help sport in their local communities.
Unsprung has sprung!
Unsprung has started on BBC Two - tune in to find out more about the #2minutebeach clean on Saturday and how you can get involved, even if you are not on a beach!
And on Saturday morning, get yourself in the mood with Saturday Live on Radio 4, 9-10:30am. They'll be featuring an interview with a volunteer with a great backstory.
Finally, in case you haven't heard it yet I'll leave you with Radio Jersey's lovely montage of volunteers sharing what they get out of sharing a little energy and enthusiasm.
Have a lovely evening!
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Volunteering to earn credit tokens
Some volunteering schemes involve an exchange for the time volunteered. In time-banking schemes members swap skills and help by the hour. In time-credit schemes volunteered time can be exchanged for time spent at the gym or a local theatre, for example. It can be an effective way of getting more disenfranchised communities involved.
Paul told Radio Solent what a difference volunteering and earning credits has made to his life.
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Video caption: Volunteering can help community integration, as Paul revealsVolunteering can help community integration, as Paul reveals
If you are interested in finding out more about time credits then check out the Spice scheme.
Getting hooked from an early age
Radio Derbyshire visited their local St John Ambulance headquarters and met a volunteer who had caught the volunteering bug young...
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Video caption: Volunteering from a young age gave this volunteer the volunteering bugVolunteering from a young age gave this volunteer the volunteering bug
To find out more about how you could volunteer for St John Ambulance visit their website.
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- It's been a great period for nature volunteering with the National Garden Bioblitz and #2minutebeachclean day, both of which were supported by Springwatch. And you really got stuck into both events - big time! Totally impressive.
View more on twitterView more on twitter View more on twitterView more on twitter - Springwatch has also had tonnes of ideas about small things you can do to make your garden more wildlife friendly. Like creating a miniature water feature - it may be tiny but it's perfect for a king(fisher)! Find out how easy it is to do here:
Video caption: Short on space? You can still make a water feature in your garden!Short on space? You can still make a water feature in your garden! - While Unsprung has been celebrating Unsprung Heroes - volunteers who have done outstanding things to help the great outdoors. Like grandfather and grandson, Nicholas and Tim Watts, who are creating a haven for wildlife. Martin Games-Hughes met them...
Video caption: Nicholas and Tim Watts are creating a haven for wildlife. Martin Games-Hughes meets them.Nicholas and Tim Watts are creating a haven for wildlife. Martin Games-Hughes meets them. - Visit the Springwatch website for more ideas on what you can do at home and with other organisations to do something great for nature. Or check out our season guide to volunteering outdoors.
- Blue Peter have even got in on the action - launching a special green badge tied in with Springwatch.
View more on twitterView more on twitter - Don't forget Springwatch and Unsprung aren't over yet - they are on every night until the 17th with cute animals, fab volunteering suggestions, and more Unsprung Heroes.
- Countryfile ran two volunteering stories - one about a great Osprey project in Wales - Bedri, 10, can tell you why it's important.
Video caption: John Craven visits Glaslyn Wildlife to discover how volunteers are protecting OspreysJohn Craven visits Glaslyn Wildlife to discover how volunteers are protecting Ospreys - And another about the daring volunteers who rescue walkers who have got stranded in the treacherous mud of Montrose Bay in Scotland.
BBCCopyright: BBC Mud rescue!Image caption: Mud rescue! - The go-to show for gardening inspiration did a Do Something Great special focusing on the volunteers who help keep gardens magnificent and open for visitors, as well as getting some gardening tips themselves.
View more on twitterView more on twitter - DIY SOS - which always relies on the kindness of strangers to help a family in need - focused on the volunteers themselves in their latest episode, as well as the plight of ex-fireman Joe and his daughter Lucy. There was a silver army made up of volunteers' from Men's Sheds, as well the the usual purple one, rising to the challenge.
- The episode really touched people's hearts.
View more on twitterView more on twitter View more on twitterView more on twitter - And Nick explained to us why volunteering is good enough for royalty, and should be good enough for you too!
Video caption: The Princes volunteered on veterans' homes in Manchester, seeing what volunteering can doThe Princes volunteered on veterans' homes in Manchester, seeing what volunteering can do - The team there have launched an opportunity to turn you into comet hunters, and discover an entirely new comet in the asteroid belt. Start your journey of discovery here.
View more on twitterView more on twitter - The Radio 4 show Interviewed Mary Harmer - a referee and referee coach at Suffolk FA with ambitions to be the first female referee in the premiership. She also volunteers, going back to her old school to inspire the next generation with charity Future First.
- There was a volunteering bonanza across the country with the BBC regional stations running fab stories of inspiring volunteers, talking about not just the great things that they do, but what they get out of it too. Here are two of our favorites.
Video caption: Find out how black lab Murphy makes a difference on a hospital wardFind out how black lab Murphy makes a difference on a hospital ward Video caption: Joe, in his 60s, and Harry, in his 90s, have formed a close friendship, as Joe revealsJoe, in his 60s, and Harry, in his 90s, have formed a close friendship, as Joe reveals - When the BBC marked Music Day on the 3rd of June they celebrated the work of 5 volunteers who had made an outstanding contribution to their community. Check out their stories here.
BBCCopyright: BBC Unsung HeroesImage caption: Unsung Heroes - Don't forget to check out all the season content online to help you find your volunteering 'perfect match' - there's the season quiz, and a host of guides to help you.
BBCCopyright: BBC Alice LevineImage caption: Alice Levine - Springwatch and Unsprung continue until the 17th of June
- On the 19th Lifeline runs an appeal with Alison Steadman for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, who are in need of money to train volunteers to do bee walks.
- In July there's a big BBC One series on the work of volunteers from the RNLI, who provide a vital rescue service around Britain's shores. It's nail-biting stuff.
Video caption: Saving Lives at Sea follows the vital work of RNLI volunteers around Britain's coastSaving Lives at Sea follows the vital work of RNLI volunteers around Britain's coast - Later in the year BBC Sport will be opening nominations for their Unsung Heroes of sports volunteering 2016, with the winner announced at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year event in December. Watch out for the launch of their nominations on the Get Inspired index page.
- Radio 1's #1MillionHours campaign, which aims to get young people to pledge their time to make a difference continues until the end of the year.
- Autumnwatch will be back in - guess what - the autumn, with a round up of all the fabulous things you've been up to over the summer to make a difference.
- And don't forget - all the programmes mentioned in the round up will be up on iplayer to catch-up on for around 26 days. Just follow the programme links.
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BBC SportCopyright: BBC Sport View more on twitterView more on twitter View more on twitterView more on twitter View more on twitterView more on twitter View more on instagramView more on instagram View more on twitterView more on twitter Video caption: In just two minutes, you could save lives.In just two minutes, you could save lives. Video caption: Alison tells us why she thinks its important we all muck in to keep the planet cleanAlison tells us why she thinks its important we all muck in to keep the planet clean - Saturday Live is interviewing Mary Harmer - a referee and referee coach at Suffolk FA with ambitions to be the first female referee in the premiership. She also volunteers, going back to her old school to inspire the next generation with charity Future First.
- And we'll be sharing some more inspiring stories from BBC Sport's Unsung Heroes 2016 - volunteers who have gone above and beyond to help sport in their local communities.
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Latest PostVolunteers' Week: Day 12
So today was the last day of Volunteers' Week. How has it been for you? Have you been up to great things? If so, tell us about it using the #DoSomethingGreat hashtag or email dosomethinggreat@bbc.co.uk
Here's a summary of some of the season highlights and how you have got involved so far.
Springwatch and Springwatch Unsprung
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Countryfile
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Gardeners' World
DIY SOS
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The Sky at Night
Saturday Live
Local regions
Murphy the volunteering dog, who makes a difference on hospital wards in Gloucestershire...
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And the friendship struck up between two ex-service men - Joe, in his 60s, and Harry, in his 90s. Joe revealed how it all started to Radio Merseyside...
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Music Day
Phew! Feeling Inspired?
Still to come
Volunteers' Week may be over, but there is lots more programming to get you in the volunteering mood coming up...
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It's been fab reading all your #DoSomethingGreat stories - keep on sending them in.
But now, it's over and out from Do Something Great Live. Happy volunteering!
We'll just leave you with a few of your great stories, helping the birds, the bees and each other (as well as some dogs litter collecting - who can resist...)
78 year old Fred Walker's wing walk for Alzheimer's Research.
And just a small selection of the volunteering dogs...
Calling all stargazers
The Sky at Night has an exciting new citizen science project for you - become a comet hunter!
Find out more on the programme tonight - 10pm on BBC Four.
To explore citizen science volunteering further check out our guide to the subject.
Out of this world...
Volunteering in numbers
Check out our infographics to get answers to all the volunteering FAQ:
Why do people volunteer and where to they do it?
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How many of us get stuck in, and how we we compare as a nation other countries?
Video content
Take the test!
Have you done the season quiz yet?
Find out what sort of volunteer you are and get your volunteering 'perfect match' - social butterfly or wallflower; sports fanatic or couch potato there is something for you.
Why should I volunteer?
Good question!
Radio 1 DJ Alice Levine investigates in this guide to the topic.
Scott Allen - South West Unsung Hero 2015
#BBCUnsungHero
Scott Allen, a marathon runner who set up his own club after having open heart surgery and having to learn to walk again, was chosen as the 2015 BBC South West Unsung Sporting Hero award.
He set up Storm Running Club in Plymouth in April and numbers have already reached 300 members.
The club's aim is to get people more active and many of the members had never ran before joining Storm.
Watch his story, and those of our other winners, here.
You will get the chance to nominate your local heroes later in the year when it is launched on the BBC Get Inspired index.
Colin Lee - East of England Unsung Hero 2015
#BBCUnsungHero
Colin Lee, of Northampton-based football team Thorplands Club 81, won the 2015 BBC East Unsung Hero Award.
The 76-year-old, still registered as a player, is general secretary of all 10 teams and responsible for organising all training sessions and weekly matches for around 140 members.
Watch his story, and those of our other winners, here.
You will get the chance to nominate your local heroes later in the year when it is launched on the BBC Get Inspired index.
Alec Davies - West Midlands Unsung Hero 2015
#BBCUnsungHero
Continuing our series of Unsung Heroes from BBC Sport here's another volunteer who has gone the extra mile (ho, ho) to support sport in his local community.
Don't forget if you are inspired to Do Something Great and volunteer for sport check out this guide to the topic - it has everything you need to know to get you started.
Alec Davies has been the timekeeper for Worcester St John's cycling club for 43 years.
The 92-year-old from Worcester, is out on the roads in all weathers to officiate at club meetings, and assists in national meetings at weekends.
He has also previously served as an official for British Cycling.
Watch his story, as well as those of our other winners, here.
You will get the chance to nominate your local heroes later in the year when it is launched on the BBC Get Inspired index.
The Last Hurrah!
So today is the last day of Volunteers' Week. How's it been for you? Let us know by using the hashtag #dosomethinggreat
Today on the live page we'll be sharing some of your stories, and highlights from the week and season.
To get you in the mood here's a season compilation, with clips from Do Something Great, and Radio 1's 1 Million Hours campaign, which aims to get its listeners to pledge a million hours to good causes this year.
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Volunteers' Week: Day 11
Confusing, I know, but Volunteers' Week is actually 12 days this year.
It's been especially extended to include the Patrons' Lunch tomorrow, marking the Queen's 90th birthday.
Are you organising a tea party to celebrate in your community tomorrow? Let us know - informal volunteering (giving help to local people, projects and events that aren't formally connected to an organisation) counts as doing something great too! Send us your pics using the hashtag #DoSomethingGreat or email us at dosomethinggreat@bbc.co.uk
Going back to today's extravaganza though - how was #2minutebeachclean day for you? Manage a litter pick of some sort? Let us know.
And did you catch volunteer Mary Harmer on how you can combine nostalgia for your school days with making a difference? Catch up on her interview with Radio 4's Saturday Live here; visit the Future First website to find out how you can do the same.
Coming up tomorrow - apart from the Patrons' Lunch, of course, is the Sky at Night with a call to convert you into Comet Hunters - BBC Four, 10pm.
Out of this world!
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Beyond beach cleaning: Do Something Great in your backyard
You don't even need to leave the boundaries of your own garden to do something great for nature.
Why not make a bee hotel? Springwatch shows you how:
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Or even the smallest of gardens can manage a mini water feature, fit for a king(fisher)!
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Dawn Davies - London Unsung Hero 2015
#BBCUnsungHero
Dawn Davies was chosen as the Unsung Hero for the London region for her work with Guildford Saints Football Club.
She dedicates over 30 hours per week to the club in her role as club secretary.
Guildford Saints, recognised by the Football Association as a Charter Standard club, provides football coaching for 25 teams, containing over 300 players, including boys, girls, ladies and pan-disability groups.
Watch her story, as well as those of our other winners, here.
You will get the chance to nominate your local heroes later in the year when it is launched on the BBC Get Inspired index.
Damien Lindsay - Northern Ireland Unsung Hero 2015
#BBCUnsungHero
St James Swifts football coach Damien Lindsay won the Northern Ireland BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award for 2015.
Damien formed the west Belfast club, which has helped to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area.
Watch his story, as well as those of our other winners, here.
You will get the chance to nominate your local heroes later in the year when it is launched on the BBC Get Inspired index.
Pete Harris - East Midlands Unsung Hero 2015
#BBCUnsungHero
With the England game tonight our Unsung Heroes have a football theme today.
Pete coaches three teams at Ibstock United Football club, has founded a regional futsal league, as well as setting up a team for children with disabilities.
Giving up his free time nearly every day, Pete also looks after child protection, safety and coaching standards at his club, and has won the FA Charter Standard Club of the Year in four of the last five seasons.
Watch his story, as well as those of our other winners, here.
You will get the chance to nominate your local heroes later in the year when it is launched on the BBC Get Inspired index.
Football focus
Inspired by football referee and volunteer Mary Harmer on Radio Four's Saturday Live today? Catch up on the interview here. And if you'd like to volunteer and go back to your old school to motivate students, then find out how by visiting the Future First website.
If volunteering for sport is more your thing check out BBC Sport's guide to how to get stuck in.
Beach bosses!
Martin Dorey's #2minutebeachclean has got people cleaning up coastlines all around the world. Here's a few photos of your great work.
If you're out volunteering this weekend then share your pictures using #DoSomethingGreat - we'd love to see them!
Beach Bonanza!
So today is the first ever national #2minutebeachclean day and Springwatch wants you to step up to the challenge. You don't even need to be on a beach to get involved - anywhere you are you can take part in a #2minutelitterpick.
Want to know why litter on beaches is such a problem? And why in just two minutes you could save lives? Springwatch has made a film to explain.
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Still not convinced? How about a personal plea from Alison Steadman?
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Go on - get out there and make a difference!
Also coming up today:
Unsprung has sprung!
Unsprung has started on BBC Two - tune in to find out more about the #2minutebeach clean on Saturday and how you can get involved, even if you are not on a beach!
Unsure what to do this eve? Catch up on a corker of a DIY SOS.
And on Saturday morning, get yourself in the mood with Saturday Live on Radio 4, 9-10:30am. They'll be featuring an interview with a volunteer with a great backstory.
Finally, in case you haven't heard it yet I'll leave you with Radio Jersey's lovely montage of volunteers sharing what they get out of sharing a little energy and enthusiasm.
Have a lovely evening!
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Volunteering to earn credit tokens
Some volunteering schemes involve an exchange for the time volunteered. In time-banking schemes members swap skills and help by the hour. In time-credit schemes volunteered time can be exchanged for time spent at the gym or a local theatre, for example. It can be an effective way of getting more disenfranchised communities involved.
Paul told Radio Solent what a difference volunteering and earning credits has made to his life.
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If you are interested in finding out more about time credits then check out the Spice scheme.
Getting hooked from an early age
Radio Derbyshire visited their local St John Ambulance headquarters and met a volunteer who had caught the volunteering bug young...
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To find out more about how you could volunteer for St John Ambulance visit their website.