The King's Fund: Adding value: a strategic vision for volunteering in NHS trusts (10 May 2022)

Summary

Volunteers make a huge contribution to the NHS, and there is evidence that the role of volunteers has expanded in recent years. The most recent NHS workforce plan recognises and commits to maximising the value of volunteers as services are rebuilt and reformed after the Covid-19 pandemic.

This resource by The King's Fund provides a framework for identifying how to move from volunteering as an ‘added extra’ to it making an integral contribution to the delivery of health care. It also explores ways in which volunteering can have a positive impact for all involved.