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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
  • Get Involved Skills

    Get Involved Skills
    Sep 10 2025

    In this episode of Volunteering Discovery, we explore Get InVOLved Skills—a new online platform designed to support volunteers and voluntary sector professionals across Norfolk and Waveney with high-quality, accessible training.

    Our guests are Laura Holland (Voluntary Norfolk) shares the inspiration behind the platform, its features, and how it’s helping organisations and individuals grow. Lynn Fanning (Norfolk and Waveney ICB) discusses how the platform is being used to deliver practical training to unpaid carers and volunteers, including topics like hydration, malnutrition, and hospital discharge.

    Whether you're a volunteer, a carer, or someone who supports them, this episode offers insights into how digital tools are making learning more inclusive, flexible, and impactful.

    Explore the platform: getinvolvedskills.org.uk

    Contact for training enquiries: info@getinvolvedskills.org.uk

    Feedback on training sessions: l.fanning1@nhs.net

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

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    21 mins
  • Get Involved Innovation Fund

    Get Involved Innovation Fund
    Aug 4 2025

    The Get Involved Innovation Fund provides small financial awards and advice and guidance for organisations to test new approaches to involving volunteers. It is a core part of the Volunteering for Health programme in Norfolk and Waveney. In this episode we meet Cata Parrish at Voluntary Norfolk who tells us what the fund is and what to expect from the application process. And we meet Rik Martin at Community Action Norfolk who fills us in on what support organisations can expect.

    To find out more about the fund visit https://www.getinvolvedskills.org.uk/get-involved-innovation-fund

    To get in touch with the Volunteering Discovery 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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    23 mins
  • Volunteering for Health

    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
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