This episode discusses the impactful role of volunteers at East Anglian Children's Hospice, highlighting the experiences of volunteer Julia, and a family she has supported with her gardening skills. It emphasises the training and support that volunteers received, and that you don't need to be Monty Don to make a real difference to families. Find out more about EACH www.each.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/Visit the Volunteering Discovery page <a href="https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/volunteering-discovery-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/volunteering-discovery-podcast/</a>Get in touch:&nbsp; jules.alderson@nhs.netVolunteering Discovery is a Hospital Radio Norwich production for Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System.

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Volunteering Discovery takes you behind the scenes, exploring how volunteers make a real difference in health and care across Norfolk and Waveney. Episodes dive deep into inspiring volunteer stories, expert interviews, and practical advice on building successful volunteering programmes. From planning and evaluation frameworks to improving patient experience and boosting community wellbeing, we uncover what it takes to create impactful initiatives.

Whether you’re a volunteer looking to make a bigger impact, a healthcare leader designing volunteer strategies, or simply curious about the benefits of volunteering in health services, this series offer insights, best practices, and real-world examples. 

Tune in for tips on recruiting and supporting volunteers, measuring outcomes, and innovative approaches to health volunteering. Or maybe get some ideas on how to get involved yourself!