Each year Volunteers Week takes place 1st to 7th June, but this year it is a special opportunity to shine a light on the thousands of volunteers who have gone the extra mile (and beyond) during coronavirus. For infection control and safety reasons most hospital based volunteers were stood down … [Read more...] about Celebrating Scotland’s volunteers in health during #VolunteersWeekScot
Volunteering in Health: help VHS evaluate the Clear Pathway Guidance
During February 2020 we are keen to hear from third sector organisations that actively recruit and engage volunteers in NHS settings, e.g. hospitals. If you are involved in this type of work please take a few minutes to complete our online survey which aims to understand awareness of the guidance … [Read more...] about Volunteering in Health: help VHS evaluate the Clear Pathway Guidance
Lisa’s Blog: Volunteering at The Victoria Hospice
I have been working on the Volunteering in NHSScotland Programme, hosted by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, for almost three years now. Our programme is staffed by me and my manager, Alan Bigham. We support NHS Boards to build sustainable volunteering programmes and to develop safe, effective … [Read more...] about Lisa’s Blog: Volunteering at The Victoria Hospice
Susan’s Blog: Tackling the Inverse Volunteering Law
Volunteers are invaluable. This week is Volunteers Week so it’s a fantastic time to say thank you to the amazing contribution volunteers make. Many third sector organisations rely on volunteers to deliver their vital work. The Scottish Household Survey 2017 showed that 28% of adults volunteered … [Read more...] about Susan’s Blog: Tackling the Inverse Volunteering Law
Helen’s Blog: Time to Celebrate – Volunteering for All
Volunteering brings enormous benefits and enjoyment to beneficiaries, volunteers and the wider community. We know that volunteering increases social and civil participation, reduces loneliness and isolation and empowers communities. It can also improve mental and physical health, support the … [Read more...] about Helen’s Blog: Time to Celebrate – Volunteering for All
Alison’s Blog: Partnership and Collaboration
It was great to attend the Valuing and Sustaining Volunteering in Health Conference in Glasgow recently. This event was supported by the Scottish Government and attended by a whole range of participants from a multitude of organisations. It was a day surrounded by like minded people who had … [Read more...] about Alison’s Blog: Partnership and Collaboration
Key Messages: Valuing and Sustaining Volunteering in Health Conference
On 14th of May VHS held a conference in Glasgow to explore good practice in volunteering where it is delivered by NHS and third sector working together. The conference was sponsored by the Scottish Government, with a closing address by the Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing, Joe … [Read more...] about Key Messages: Valuing and Sustaining Volunteering in Health Conference
Valuing and Sustaining Volunteering in Health Conference
Valuing and Sustaining Volunteering in Health Tuesday 14 May 2019 The Studio, 67 Hope Street, Glasgow ****FULLY BOOKED**** This full-day conference will explore good practice in volunteering where it is delivered by NHS and third sector working together. The focus … [Read more...] about Valuing and Sustaining Volunteering in Health Conference
Scottish Government issues Clear Pathway guidance to Health Boards
Professor Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director, Scottish Government Healthcare Quality and Improvement Directorate, has written formally to the Chairs of Health Boards to draw their attention to VHS's Clear Pathway Guidance. Professor Leitch's letter was sent to Chairs, Chief Executives and … [Read more...] about Scottish Government issues Clear Pathway guidance to Health Boards
Conference Key Messages: Volunteering the Golden Thread in Health
On 14th of September VHS held a conference, 'Volunteering the Golden Thread in Health', which brought together over 120 delegates to discuss volunteering by third sector organisations in an NHS setting. The conference is a milestone in VHS's Clear Pathway Project, which is a collaborative piece of … [Read more...] about Conference Key Messages: Volunteering the Golden Thread in Health