Volunteer to Work (V2W) scheme

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to describe the Volunteer to Work scheme running as part of a return to work pathway.

Design/methodology/approach

Illustrative account of the origin, structure and processes involved.

Findings

Personal narrative accounts by current volunteers evidence the social and emotional benefits of volunteering. Of the 237 people who have engaged as volunteers, 27 are now in paid employment.

Originality/value

A case study of one innovative project which has the capacity to grow and to be transferred to other organisations.

Citation

Kaur, J. (2014), "Volunteer to Work (V2W) scheme", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 18 No. 1, pp. 21-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/MHSI-03-2014-0008