Evidenced outcome: Confidence that time spent volunteering is of benefit to patients, staff and the organisation

Evidence point
98% of volunteers agreed or strongly agreed that their volunteering had a positive impact for the patients they helped. 94% of volunteers agreed or strongly agreed that their volunteering had a positive impact for the staff they worked alongside. 92% of volunteers agreed or strongly agreed that their volunteering had a positive impact for the hospital they volunteered for. N=49 survey responses.
Primary beneficiary
Volunteers
Partner organisation
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Volunteering role / intervention
Arts in Health
Evidence strength
Compelling
Produced
August 2025