The contribution of volunteers in social care services for older people

Ailsa M Cameron, Eleanor K Johnson, Liz E Lloyd, Paul B Willis, Randall C Smith

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Abstract

Faced with unprecedented challenges, the adult social care sector in England has seen increasing attention given to the potential of volunteers to contribute to service provision. This article reports the findings of a qualitative study that explored the contribution made by volunteers to social care services for older people. The article draws attention to the difficulties associated with recruiting and training volunteers to work in the sector, particularly during a period of reduced public expenditure, which is putting the sector under strain. Given the challenges faced, the article considers whether it is appropriate to involve volunteers in care work.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)260–277
JournalVoluntary Sector Review
Volume13
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Jul 2021

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  • SPS Centre for Research in Health and Social Care

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