'It's brilliant meeting people who know what they want to say and helping them to say it effectively by using my knowledge of the planning system.' Planning Aid volunteer, Bristol.

'Getting involved with communities is especially important to me as it allows me to engage with people who have to live with the results of planners' decisions every day!' Planning Aid volunteer, Norfolk.

'Volunteering for Planning Aid gives me a user's view of the planning system. This has helped me in my day-to-day work as a Planning Officer.' Planning Aid volunteer, Nottingham.