Source: http://www.findaproperty.co.uk In a sign of our financially troubled times, Nationwide Building Society has announced a three-year partnership with Citizens Advice to provide training on monetary matters across the UK.The Society is investing £3 million to fund the recruitment and training for 1,300 volunteers who will then be able to offer 'pro-active financial education work' in conjunction with Citizens Advice Bureaux throughout the UK.Statistics from Citizens Advice show that: *Money is the number one problem faced by people who approach them for help. *Last year, Citizens Advice dealt with 1.7 million debt problems, equating to 6,500 problems each working day. *Just 185 of the 426 member bureaux were involved in financial capability work in 2007. *Only 100 of the total volunteer force of 21,000 provide this service in Citizens Advice offices.  Maxine Taylor, director for corporate affairs at Nationwide, says: "The rising cost of living and the current economic situation are taking its toll on consumers. We are proud to be partnering with Citizens Advice and to be able to increase their capacity to support the community." David Harker, Chief executive of Citizens Advice, comments: "Volunteers are absolutely critical to the success of the Citizens Advice service. We're delighted Nationwide has committed to working with Citizens Advice to give over 400 bureaux the opportunity to create a step change in volunteers' involvement in financial capability work.Nationwide's support means that bureaux will be able to reach hundreds of thousands of clients in their local communities with financial education sessions and advice on money matters."