Millions plan to give the gift of time this Christmas
Research finds nearly one in five adults in Britain plan to volunteer over the Christmas period
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New report finds volunteers reduce pressure on frontline NHS staff
NHS hospital bosses need to recognise and embrace the critical contribution volunteers make in improving the experience of both patients and frontline staff, according to a new independent report.
The Gift of Time exhibition opening at London’s OXO Gallery
To mark the opening of our 80th anniversary exhibition, ambassador and star of stage and screen, Elaine Paige OBE, recreated one of the most arresting images from the charity’s archives, Miss Mercury
Celebrity photographer Nicky Johnston tells the story of volunteering today
Celebrity photographer Nicky Johnston tells the story of Royal Voluntary Service today
MasterChef’s toughest critic awards volunteer cooks five stars
Food critic, William Sitwell, served up a glowing review for volunteer cooks at one of Royal Voluntary Service’s popular lunch clubs
Royal Voluntary Service joins National Dementia Action Alliance
Royal Voluntary Service has become a member of the National Dementia Action Alliance (NDAA) to strengthen its support for people living with dementia in hospitals and the community
London Ambulance Service pilot reduces 999 calls and visits to A&E
A pilot run by London Ambulance Service NHS Trust in partnership with Royal Voluntary Service has helped cut emergency calls and visits to A&E amongst frequent fallers in two London boroughs
Make volunteering part of student life
Royal Voluntary Service is calling students to consider giving the gift of voluntary service while they study
McCarthy & Stone raises more than a quarter of a million pounds for Royal Voluntary Service
McCarthy & Stone, rounded off its 40th anniversary celebrations by presenting Royal Voluntary Service with more than a quarter of a million pounds