Project Volunteer to Career Programme (NHS England) By Nikki Fojan
As a result of volunteering activity, staff will feel well supported by volunteers, having a positive impact on their working lives.
Opportunity to explore career opportunities within the Health and Care Sector through volunteering.
Improved understanding an appreciation for the positive impact volunteering can have on the organisation.
Demonstrate to senior leaders across Health and Care the value of delivering a VtC programme.
Bringing together of all evidence gathered across NHSE VtC programmes, demonstrating the impact of the funding awarded.
Project Volunteer to Career Programme (NHS England) By Nikki Fojan


Project Volunteer to Career Programme (NHS England) By Nikki Fojan
Project Volunteer to Career Programme (NHS England) By Nikki Fojan
This short report summarises the operation, objectives and results of the Helpforce Volunteer to Career programme, where NHS England invested in 28 varied healthcare organisations to run Volunteer to Career projects, with support from Helpforce.
The NHS continues to face many pressures, compounded by gaps in its workforce. This programme offered an opportunity to explore the potential of Volunteer to Career (VtC) and similar programmes supporting volunteers to explore routes into health and care employment, to play a role in relieving these pressures.