Volunteering Discovery

By: Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care System / Hospital Radio Norwich
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  • Summary

  • 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.
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Episodes
  • Drawing connections

    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
  • Overcoming obstacles

    Overcoming obstacles
    Oct 29 2024

    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.
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    23 mins
  • Bonus episode: Volunteer to Career

    Bonus episode: Volunteer to Career
    Oct 22 2024

    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.

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    18 mins

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