Unsurprisingly there is a link between volunteering and improved wellbeing
It was world mental health day recently and here’s a couple of interesting related articles:
The Wildlife Trusts also published evidence that supports the link between volunteering and improved wellbeing. A survey amongst their volunteers showed that two-thirds noticed improved wellbeing within six weeks. Half of those who started with low mental wellbeing reported improved wellbeing after 12 weeks.
Well worth a read.
If you want to discuss improving your volunteering offer then please contact Liz or Jacky at VANEL.