Fraser Dyer has worked in the UK voluntary sector for over twenty years. Previously a consultant in volunteer management, he has run workshops and courses for many different clients in the UK, Hungary and USA. He is co-author (with Ursula Jost) of a number of volunteer management books, including Recruiting Volunteers: Attracting the People You Need.

Now focusing mainly on writing and coaching, Fraser is preoccupied with what gives our work purpose. His latest book, Why Do I Do This Every Day? (2005), explores why many are disaffected with their careers yet at a loss over what to do about it, and looks at ways they discover their vocation.

His website is at www.myworkinglife.com, where you can subscribe to his e-newsletter or download articles such as “ Managing Your Boss,” “Coping with Difficult Colleagues,” and “ Beating the Post-Holiday Blues.”

Article: From Volunteer to New Career