Stage 1 Review
Project Mental health volunteers (Aneurin Bevan University Health Board) By Sibel Atlas
- Title Mental health volunteers (Aneurin Bevan University Health Board)
- Setting Hospital
- Objective The aim of this project is to improve patient experience by providing peer support through volunteers, who also support staff and enhance their own skills.
Beneficiaries
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Staff
Improved efficiencies through volunteer support
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Volunteers
Develop new skills that support their personal and professional skills
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Organisation
Improved understanding and appreciation for the positive impact volunteering can have on the organisation.
Audiences
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Senior Leadership
Demonstrating the impact volunteering can have to support ongoing buy-in to volunteering as part of the organisation's strategy.
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Donor / funder
Increase understanding and appreciation for the positive impact of volunteering to encourage continuation of future funding.
Review Design
Project Mental health volunteers (Aneurin Bevan University Health Board) By Sibel Atlas
Outcome model
Data model
Data Collection Dashboard
Project Mental health volunteers (Aneurin Bevan University Health Board) By Sibel Atlas
This project has now completed. Please navigate to the 'Evaluate' stage.
Evaluation Dashboard
Project Mental health volunteers (Aneurin Bevan University Health Board) By Sibel Atlas
Evaluation findings - July 2025
The Mental Health Volunteers project, launched in June 2024, has volunteers with lived experience of mental health supporting services across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Volunteers engage with patients through meaningful activities, offering support and connection. In addition, they also support staff while developing their own confidence and skills.
Helpforce Insight and Impact team undertook an evaluation of the Mental Health Volunteers project in July 2025.
