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.netVolunteering Discovery is a Hospital Radio Norwich production for NHS 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!