Episode 16

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Published on:

22nd Oct 2024

Unexpected pathways

Centre81 is a charity which enables adults with a disability to live full lives, never forgetting the need for 'fun.' We meet members of the team who found their connection and involvement with Centre81 taking unexpected turns. We'll hear from John who found himself working at Centre81 after a career in transport via volunteering with the team. Member John shares his journey from volunteer to member, whilst volunteer Lorraine emphasises how much being a part of the team means to her. We'll also hear from Julie why Centre81 are getting involved with Volunteer to Career, supporting people to take their first steps into a health and care career.

To find out more about Centre81 visit https://centre81.co.uk/

To get in touch with the Volunteering Discovery team contact jules.alderson@nhs.net

Volunteering Discovery is a Hospital Radio Norwich production for NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System.

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About the Podcast

Volunteering Discovery
All about volunteering in health and care
Welcome to Volunteering Discovery, where we dig into the world of health and care volunteering in Norfolk and Waveney and hear from the people that give their time to help others. We want to banish the stereotype that health and care volunteering only means making cups of tea for patients on a ward. We know that's an important role, but there are so many other activities which make a difference that you might not know about.

In the first season of this weekly podcast, we'll start our exploration into volunteering which supports people's health and care in our hospitals, our communities and our homes. From group settings to supporting families in their own homes, volunteering isn't a one size fits all activity.

By talking to volunteers and the staff who work alongside them, we'll be finding out what it's really like to be a volunteer. Volunteers will share their stories of how they got started and what keeps them coming back.

If you have ever been interested in how local people make a difference in their spare time, or what support is available in Norfolk and Waveney, this is the show for you.

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