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The NHS and Care Volunteer Responders programme will be discontinuing.

There will be no more tasks available through the programme from 31 May 2025.

We are contacting all Volunteer Responders about the programme changes over the coming weeks and providing guidance and advice on next steps.

We are incredibly grateful to our volunteers and want to thank you all for your commitment to the programme over the last 5 years.

We are keen for you to continue your volunteering journey with Royal Voluntary Service, your local NHS, GoodSAM. Please check your emails for the opt ins that have been sent.

See our frequently asked questions for more information on how the closure of the programme will impact you.

If you need support or have any questions, please ring our Support Team on 0808 196 3382, Relay UK users 18002 0808 196 3646. (9am to 6pm, 7 days a week).

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Volunteer roles

Read our Getting You Started Guides for all roles and activities.

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Skills Bank

Guidance, training and fact sheets to support you when volunteering and carrying out your support safely.

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Key information

Information all Volunteer Responders need to know about ensuring equality, safeguarding and more.

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Frequently asked questions

Find out what other volunteers wanted to know about Volunteer Responders.

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The GoodSAM app

Read information about installing and using the GoodSAM app.

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Volunteer eNewsletter

We keep Volunteer Responders up to date with relevant updates and news with our regular eNewsletter.

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Inclusion hub

Links and resources to improve your understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.