Nominate a volunteer for a Make a Difference Volunteering Award
Volunteers are a valued part of our NHS family and play an essential role in helping our hospitals do more for patients. That’s why we want to recognise the many volunteers who have gone above and beyond to provide an outstanding contribution through our Make a Difference Volunteering Awards.
Every award winner is presented with a Make a Difference certificate, card and pin badge.
The award categories are aligned with our four values: kind, aspitational, expert and collaberative
Kind
- Demonstrates empathy and compassion
- Brightens the day of patients and visitors, making a meaningful change in their experience
- Has shown an example where they have gone above and beyond what is expected, while not overstepping the boundaries of their role
Aspirational
- Actively undertake opportunities for personal development to support their volunteer journey
- Champions volunteering and acts as an ambassador of the Imperial Health Charity
- Puts themselves forward to support volunteers or staff as a positive role model
Expert
- Shows a willingness to increase knowledge and skills (e.g. attending additional learning sessions)
- Has developed a greater or in-depth understanding of the area on which they volunteer
- Identifies ways we can improve what we do, e.g. by making thoughtful comments or by participating in development projects
Collaborative
- Develops good collaborative working relationships with staff and volunteers
- Makes a special effort to work inclusively with others
- Goes out of their way to support staff and volunteers
FAQs
Who can be nominated?
Imperial Health Volunteers, who are:
- Actively volunteering
- Have usually been volunteering for at least 3 months or have made a significant time contribution
- Are meeting their minimum programme requirements
- Have not received an award within the last 12 months
Where a nominee doesn’t fully meet this criteria, we will hold the nomination in confidence until this is completed.
How can I make a nomination?
Click here for the link to the nomination form.
Who can nominate?
Any member of staff within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Imperial Health Charity or one of our partners as well as volunteers can nominate a volunteer.
When are nominations open?
We accept nominations throughout the year. They will be reviewed and approved at regular intervals and presented at the earliest opportunity.
How many volunteers can be presented with an award at any one time?
There is no set limit, awards are approved based on the quality of the nomination against the required criteria. Every individual with a nomination that meets the criteria will receive the award.
How will the awards be presented?
We will arrange a time and place with the award recipient so we can make a presentation. This may be on their shift or at a volunteer event.
