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.

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.

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.

In this episode of Volunteering Discovery we meet the buggy service team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn. Set up after receiving feedback, the buggy service volunteers make it easier to get from the car park to the hospital itself, taking away the difficulty of walking up one of the few hills in Norfolk. Volunteer Adrian explains why there is much more to the role than driving, and Jo shares the response from patients and visitors.

To find out more about volunteering at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn, visit https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk/volunteering.asp?s=careers&p=volunteering

To get in touch jules.alderson@nhs.net

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

Volunteer to Career is an enhanced volunteering programme which aims to support people interested in a health and care career to take their first steps. In this bonus episode, producer Jules speaks to Ben Chandler about Volunteer to Career. They discuss why the programme focuses on volunteering in primary care settings such as doctors surgeries and what a volunteer can expect from getting involved.

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

Get in touch with Volunteering Discovery contact jules.alderson@nhs.net

Volunteering Discovery is a Hospital Radio Norwich production for NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System.

Centre81 is a charity which enables adults with a disability to live full lives, never forgetting the need for 'fun.' We meet members of the team who found their connection and involvement with Centre81 taking unexpected turns. We'll hear from John who found himself working at Centre81 after a career in transport via volunteering with the team. Member John shares his journey from volunteer to member, whilst volunteer Lorraine emphasises how much being a part of the team means to her. We'll also hear from Julie why Centre81 are getting involved with Volunteer to Career, supporting people to take their first steps into a health and care career.

To find out more about Centre81 visit https://centre81.co.uk/

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

Volunteering Discovery is a Hospital Radio Norwich production for NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System.

If you received a diagnosis of a rare illness, you might find yourself with many questions and the desire to speak to someone about what to expect. This was the case for Barbara Fountain, who after finding limited support for young people with tongue cancer, established a community of her own. This community has grown in to the global charity Young Tongues. In this episode we'll hear from Barbara and volunteer Nat about how being involved in Young Tongues makes a difference; supporting those with tongue cancer in sometimes unexpected ways.

To find out more about Young Tongues visit https://www.youngtonguesglobal.com/

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

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

This is the second of our two episodes meeting the team at Priscilla Bacon Lodge near Norwich. We recommend you listen to the previous episode of Volunteering Discovery, 'Laughter and Learning' before tuning in to this one for background on the hospice.

In this episode we hear from volunteers who give their time for very personal interactions with patients at the hospice. Bob shares his experiences as a chaplaincy volunteer, providing a safe space to share worries and concerns. Volunteer Katy explains why sharing her artistic skills in bedside sessions with patients reinforces her belief in the 'power of small gestures'.

For more information about volunteering with Priscilla Bacon Lodge visit https://www.priscillabaconhospice.org.uk/priscillabaconlodge/

To get in touch about the podcast series, contact jules.alderson@nhs.net

Volunteering Discovery is a Hospital Radio Norwich production for NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICS.