Report: Volunteering in Healthcare (HelpForce)
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16th March 2021
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“Volunteering gave me a path out of my life as a service user and laid the foundation for a fulfilled life. Being a volunteer enabled me to give something back to my community, develop skills and knowledge and understand the sector. I carried all the learning and passion into roles where I am lucky enough to see and lead how volunteers enhance and complement a service.” Scott Bell, Volunteer Manager.
This report was commissioned by Sir Thomas Hughes-Hallett, founder of HelpForce, to review the current evidence on the effectiveness, deployment and impact of volunteers in the NHS.
Volunteering takes many forms from formal and traditional roles within institutions, offering time to help others (first responders and dining companions) through to informal roles helping individuals have a better life outside institutions (community connectors and champions) which are detailed in the body of the report. Our review uncovers the huge untapped potential in the latter, and the need to support the former to get the most benefit for all.”