Positive Findings
posted: 02/06/2009
Our recent volunteer survey yielded positive results, with over 98% of volunteers saying they would recommend volunteering at George House Trust. 91% reported that they get support “whenever they need it” (a 5% increase based on 2007-2008) and 87% are happy with the recognition they receive.
“For me…it’s been exceptional to what I had thought. I thought it was going to b
e good, but it’s excellent. ” Focus Group Participant
“A great organisation to volunteer for, has the right balance of give and take, professional, supportive and receptive to change. Embracive of diversity and cultures. Makes GHT a good place to be!” Survey Respondent
Volunteers also reported positive personal changes resulting from volunteering. 82% said their confidence in their abilities had increased, 75% had improved their social and communication skills, 51% developed vocational/job related skills, 49% said their mental health and wellbeing improved as a result of volunteering. 95% said their sense that they were making a “useful contribution” had increased.
“Volunteering at GHT gave me the huge opportunity to gain new skills & experience. It made me feel different especially in building self confidence and I feel great that I can give something back rather than just take.” Survey Respondent
This year, we asked those volunteers, who are HIV positive, specific questions about the personal impact of volunteering.
• 85% had increased opportunities to be open about their HIV status
• 60% had increased confidence about disclosing their HIV status
• 88% had a greater sense that there is still life with HIV
“Volunteering has helped to to re-identify what being +ve is, and taught me that the glass is still half full.” Survey Respondent
The survey helps us to see how well our Volunteer Programme is working and whether we are giving volunteers the training and support they need. It also gives us an insight into what volunteers gain from their involvement at George House Trust.
A massive thank you to all volunteers who took part in this year’s survey! To find out more about joining our volunteer team, please visit the volunteering section of our website
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