Health Volunteers’ Post

The Impact Of Health Care Volunteering On Communities: A Perspective https://lnkd.in/ggDscUUM

In Volunteers' Week I'm going to share some of my articles into the research around volunteering. Starting with an older, but still relevant one that sets out what volunteers do in health settings and the evidence for how they improve clinical outcomes. It has relevance to any health and social care roles to provide evidence for the outcomes for those roles and help to think through what volunteers can do in your organisation. Re-reading it, I particularly like the point that volunteers can not only improve outcomes for individuals, but because it has been found that volunteers are more extravert than employees in the same areas of work, they can also make the general environment more personal. It finishes with the importance of good volunteer management and how this relates to patient satisfaction. https://lnkd.in/eAfSSetr #volunteersweek #volunteers #volunteermanagement #investinginvolunteers #impact #outcomes #research #evidence #health

This article is worth the read - a key message is the importance of defining and communicating "success" as part of your #volunteerengagement program. Ensuring volunteers and staff alike are aligned on this crucial point at the outset of service will significantly increase volunteer satisfaction, retention, and growth. #intentionalassignment #volunteering How to Fix the Disconnect Over Volunteer Effectiveness | Associations Now

We have signed a joint letter to the The Times with our partners in the Health Equals coalition 🖊 We have come together to call for all political parties to put the health of the public at the heart of their manifestos. Growing health inequalities are cutting lives short. A renewed focus on prevention could transform the health and wealth of the nation. Better workplaces, homes, access to healthcare, and a relentless focus on tackling health inequalities can be the catalyst for a stronger and better future 🤝 We all stand to benefit from a country where everyone has the opportunity to live healthier and more productive lives for longer, regardless of where they are born.

We were fortunate to interview expert planner and longtime RCMA member Tracy Baer on the vital topic of event volunteerism. Tracy has literally written the book on this topic–Cultivating a Healthy Volunteer Team–among other helpful resources and articles. READ THE ASPIRE MAGAZINE EXCLUSIVE NOW! https://lnkd.in/g_8bDUYi #Wherefaithmeets #Wherefaithvolunteers #EventVolunteers #Eventvolunteerteams #teambuilding #eventvolunteering #AspireMagazine

Happy International Day of Happiness! 🌎💚  At Conservation Volunteers Australia, we believe in the power of giving. Volunteering not only helps our planet, but it also significantly boosts your happiness! Here's why ⤵️ 1️⃣ Elevated mood When you help others, it triggers the reward pathway in your brain, releasing "feel-good" neurotransmitters like oxytocin and vasopressin. This creates a wonderful "helpers high"! 2️⃣ Increased generosity Research even shows that oxytocin promotes generosity, and being generous in turn produces more oxytocin. It's a virtuous cycle that keeps you engaged and feeling good. 3️⃣ Stronger social networks Volunteering promotes strong social networks and benefits others, leading to what's known as "prosocial behaviour". Plus, according to research, volunteers are more likely to attend community events and provide assistance to others. 4️⃣ A sense of purpose  So, on this #InternationalDayOfHappiness, we urge you to find a cause you're passionate about and start your journey of giving.  Get out there, volunteer, and feel better knowing you're making a difference! Download the app to find volunteering opportunities around you with CVA: https://lnkd.in/gQV6VQrK 🌿💚 #ConservationVolunteers #HappinessDay #Volunteering #MentalWellbeing #Conservation #ClimateAction

🚨 New Blog Alert! 🚨 Dive into the history and mission of Our Health in our latest blog post, The Journey of Our Health: A Commitment to Community Wellness. Learn how we’ve evolved and our ongoing efforts to make a difference in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. 🌟 Read more on our website ➡️ https://buff.ly/407jNDo #CommunityWellness #NonprofitImpact #MakingADifference #TogetherWeThrive #ReadOurBlog

We asked our current helpline volunteers to share what they would say to someone who is considering volunteering with ANAD and this is what they had to say! Applications are open through April 15th. Volunteer now using the link in our bio. [image/video description: 'what would you share with someone considering being a helpline volunteer? Speakers responding in each video.] #mentalhealth #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordervolunteer #mentalillness #therapy #enddietculture #HAES #orthorexiarecovery #anorexiarecovery #bulimiarecovery #BEDrecovery #eatingdisorderrecovery #wellness #therapy #bodyneutrality #bodypositivity

Another older but still relevant article for Volunteers' Week is around involving volunteers successfully in developing and delivering strategy - we strengthened this in the 2021 version of Investing in Volunteers, including being more specific about measuring volunteer impact, as impact measurement changed a lot since the last version in 2010. #investinginvolunteers #iivuk #volunteermanagement #volunteering #strategy #impact #quality #organisationaldevelopment https://lnkd.in/eUSiQQ_5

Why should companies volunteer? 😃 It's simple: the impact reaches far and wide. From boosting employee morale and skill-building to fostering community connections and making a tangible difference for the beneficiaries, volunteering benefits everyone involved 🤝 💜 Impact on your business: Companies that volunteer often enjoy enhanced brand reputation, increased customer loyalty, and a deeper connection with their communities 💜 Impact on your employees: volunteering programmes contribute to a positive workplace culture built on empathy, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose 💜 Impact on your communities: with more resources beneficiaries can fulfill their missions and create lasting change Let us know in the comments what you think is the best thing about volunteering 👇 and get in touch to see how we can help it become a reality ➡️ https://bit.ly/4awRhgv #EmployeeVolunteering #GlobalVolunteerMonth #SocialImpact #Volunteering