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Older people to boost volunteer workforce
With increased pressure on health and social care services expected throughout 2017, thousands of older people in Wales plan to step in and help ease the burden by gifting their time. New research from older people’s charity, Royal Voluntary Service, reveals more than 240,000 people in Wales aged 55 and over plan to volunteer in 2017. And the study shows they want more people to follow suit - nearly two fi fths (37%) of 55s and over surveyed in the UK say the country needs more volunteers in the wake of health and social care service cutbacks. Royal Voluntary Service is one of the largest volunteer organisations in the country. It has 35,000 volunteers, a large number of which support older people in hospital – from providing practical help and companionship on wards and making a patients’ stay in hospital more comfortable to assisting older people return home.
Given demand on services is
set to grow, Royal Voluntary Service says more needs to be done to promote the benefi ts of volunteering, particular to older people.
Indeed, whilst the research shows nearly one in four (23%) over 55s who currently, or plan to volunteer said retirement was the catalyst for this, Royal Voluntary Service wants it to become an integral part of many more retirees’ plans when they hang up their boots. This is echoed by one in 10 (11%) of the over 55s polled, who say all retirees should volunteer. Lesley Thompson, Head of Support & Development for Royal Voluntary Service in Wales says: “Volunteers are playing an increasingly essential role in this country, bringing practical help and support as well
as conversation into the lives of a growing number of older people. The contribution they make in keeping our public services, particularly in the health and social care arenas, functioning cannot be underestimated. It is inspiring to see so many older adults plan to share their time in 2017 and provide a much needed boost to the country’s volunteer workforce.” The study goes on to reveal the top three reasons older people want to volunteer: to give something back to the community (56%), to stay mentally and physically active (38%) and to meet more people (31%). Previous research conducted for Royal Voluntary Service by Professor James Nazroo also found that volunteering is not just a one-way street and by gifting their time, older people can also enjoy getting something back. It identifi ed that older people who volunteer are happier and healthier than their counterparts who don’t[1]. Furthermore, a report by chief medical offi cer Professor Dame Sally Davies cited that staying in work, volunteering or joining a community group can ensure people stay physically and mentally active for longer – saying the health benefi ts of this cannot be overestimated. Royal Voluntary Service’s volunteers help older people stay active, independent and able to continue to contribute to society. They do this by providing practical and emotional help where and when it’s needed. To fi nd out more about volunteering opportunities available in your area please visit:
www.royalvoluntaryservice.
org.uk, tweet us at @RoyalVolService or call 0845 608 0122.
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