This episode of Volunteering Discovery takes a look behind the scenes of volunteering at Age UK Norfolk. Featuring insights from volunteers Matthew and Caron the episode explores the various services provided by Age UK Norfolk, including telephone befriending, Money Matters, and Power of Attorney roles. The episode explores the personal experiences and motivations of the volunteers, providing training insights and emphasizing the positive impact and personal fulfilment derived from volunteering.To learn more about the work of Age UK Norfolk visit https://www.ageuk.org.uk/norfolk/Visit the Volunteering Discovery page https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/volunteering-discovery-podcast/ or contact us using jules.alderson@nhs.netVolunteering Discovery is produced for NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICS by Hospital Radio Norwich.

Digging, growing, healing

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!