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Volunteering Discovery

Volunteering Discovery

By: Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care System / Hospital Radio Norwich
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Welcome to Volunteering Discovery, where we dig into the world of health and care volunteering in Norfolk and Waveney and hear from the people that give their time to help others. We want to banish the stereotype that health and care volunteering only means making cups of tea for patients on a ward. We know that's an important role, but there are so many other activities which make a difference that you might not know about. In the first season of this weekly podcast, we'll start our exploration into volunteering which supports people's health and care in our hospitals, our communities and our homes. From group settings to supporting families in their own homes, volunteering isn't a one size fits all activity. By talking to volunteers and the staff who work alongside them, we'll be finding out what it's really like to be a volunteer. Volunteers will share their stories of how they got started and what keeps them coming back. If you have ever been interested in how local people make a difference in their spare time, or what support is available in Norfolk and Waveney, this is the show for you.Copyright 2025 Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care System / Hospital Radio Norwich Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Volunteering for Health
    Jun 24 2025

    Volunteering for Health is an exciting national programme and Norfolk and Waveney are one of 15 partnerships involved. In this episode we meet Nicky Stainton at Voluntary Norfolk who tells us all about what is underway in Norfolk and Waveney. Then we hear from Samantha Hartles at NHS Charities Together who shares the background and ambitions for this fantastic initiative.

    To find out more about Volunteering for Health in Norfolk and Waveney visit https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/volunteering-for-health-norfolk-and-waveney/

    To get in touch with the Volunteering Discovery or Volunteering for Health team, contact nwicb.volunteering@nhs.net

    Volunteering Discovery is produced by Hospital Radio Norwich for Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System.

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    24 mins
  • Volunteer to Career in General Practice
    Apr 7 2025

    As featured in previous episodes, Volunteer to Career is a fantastic enhanced volunteering experience. Volunteers have the chance to gain first hand experience in a health and care setting, receive career mentoring and make a difference at the same time.

    In this episode we hear first hand from two people what it was like to get involved with Volunteer to Career. Ginette took part as a volunteer, and shares why she signed up and the value it offered. And we meet Laura Holder, the Practice Manager at Ludham and Stalham Green Surgeries who set up the programme that Ginette participated in.

    To get in touch: nwicb.volunteering@nhs.net

    To find out more about Volunteer to Career visit: https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/volunteering-volunteer-to-career/

    Volunteering Discovery is produced by Hospital Radio Norwich for Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System.

    Hosted by Sarah Briggs

    Producer: Jules Alderson.

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    42 mins
  • Drawing connections
    Nov 5 2024

    In the final episode of season one of Volunteering Discovery we are getting creative and meeting the team who support people to Drop in and Draw with the Norfolk Library and Information Service. We hear why the sessions provide much more than a space for artistic endeavours. Volunteer Alison shares why her creative skills aren't the only ones she puts to good use in the group. And Katherine explains why libraries are the perfect place for sessions like Drop in and Draw.

    To find out more about volunteering with the Norfolk and Library Information Service visit https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/article/42712/Volunteering-at-Norfolk-libraries

    To get in touch with the Volunteering Discovery team contact jules.alderson@nhs.net

    Volunteering Discovery is produced by Hospital Radio Norwich for Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System.

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    19 mins

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