This episode of Volunteering Discovery takes listeners behind the scenes of volunteering in health and social care in Norfolk and Waveney, focusing on About With Friends, a charity supporting people with learning disabilities. We hear from dedicated volunteer Su about her volunteering journey and staff member Abby tells us why volunteers are so important to the charity. To discover more about the work About with Friends do visit https://aboutwithfriends.co.uk/ Visit the Volunteering Discovery page here https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/volunteering-discovery-podcast/ Or get in touch using 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!