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We feature the voices of charities, foundations and public agencies we work with, and share our take on both opportunities and challenges for the voluntary sector.
Recent blog posts
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PublicationYouth volunteering in Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Read more: Youth volunteering in Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation TrustYoung volunteer, Beth, at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital shares the experiences and value…
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PublicationVolunteer experiences in The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Read more: Volunteer experiences in The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustThree volunteers (Phoebe, Aimee and Saniha) from The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust answer…
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BlogHow Integrate UK are working towards digital inclusion
Read more: How Integrate UK are working towards digital inclusionIntegrate UK shared their story with us for our latest report Response to change:…
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BlogNever underestimate young potential
Read more: Never underestimate young potentialYoung volunteers are bringing some normality to West Hertfordshire Hospitals as they respond to…
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BlogMy Volunteering Experience during Covid
Read more: My Volunteering Experience during CovidTahmed shares his experience of volunteering at Birmingham Children’s Hospital during Covid-19. The hospital…
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BlogNew roles and adaptations for young hospital volunteers
Read more: New roles and adaptations for young hospital volunteersThis blog highlights the creative and thoughtful adaptations that our network of 32 NHS…
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PublicationA balancing act: Youth volunteering in hospitals, in the context of Covid-19
Read more: A balancing act: Youth volunteering in hospitals, in the context of Covid-19Initial reflections on how 30 NHS trusts and their respective charities have adapted their…
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Blog‘We few, we happy few, we band of brothers’
Read more: ‘We few, we happy few, we band of brothers’Since 2018, we’ve been a learning partner to the Pears #iwill Fund, supporting a…
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BlogHow to embed youth volunteering – meaningfully
Read more: How to embed youth volunteering – meaningfullyThe challenges of embedding volunteering are well-documented – from the shifting sands of voluntary…
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BlogReimagining hospital volunteers – getting started with under 18s
Read more: Reimagining hospital volunteers – getting started with under 18sIt’s one thing to decide that you want to work with young volunteers, but…
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PublicationFirst Give evaluation report
Read more: First Give evaluation reportOur evaluation findings suggest First Give builds confidence and helps young people develop key…