Volunteer to Work (V2W) scheme

摘要

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.