Episode 28

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13th Apr 2026

Opening Doors to Inclusive Volunteering

The Opening Doors Get Volunteering project, funded through the Get Involved Innovation Fund, shows how co‑produced, easy‑read resources can remove barriers and improve access to volunteering for people with learning disabilities. In this episode, we hear how Opening Doors created practical tools and training that will support more inclusive, confident and supported volunteering across Norfolk and Waveney.

For more information about Opening Doors click here

To find out more about the Get Involved Innovation Fund part of the Volunteering for Health programme in Norfolk and Waveney click here

Volunteering Discovery is produced by Hospital Radio Norwich for Norfolk and Suffolk ICB.

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About the Podcast

Volunteering Discovery
All about volunteering in health and care
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!

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Jules Alderson