We are lucky still to be in a country where we have the right to take part in choosing our elected representatives. We are lucky that despite a global pandemic we were able to go into polling stations without wearing masks. While in many countries politics and campaigning has become more formalised with paid roles, we are lucky that most of our campaigning is done by passionate grassroots volunteers who put the time and effort behind a cause, not for personal gains or money but for something they truly believe in.