The voluntary sector or community sector also a non-profit sector or not for profit sector) is the duty of social activity undertaken by organizations that are not-for-profit and non-governmental. This sector is also called the third sector, in contrast to the public sector and the private sector. Civic sector or social sector are other terms for the sector, emphasizing its relationship to civil society.
Voluntary health care
For years, the voluntary sector has added significant value to the work of health and social care professionals, in many areas essentially helping to integrate them. According to the King’s Fund, three million people across England already volunteer in health and social care. The benefits are many and by no means …show more content…
The NSPCC helpline provides help and support to thousands of parents, professionals and families. Year on year, the number of calls and online contacts is increasing and helping to protect more children. The NSPCC helpline is a place adults can contact by phone or online to get advice or share their concerns about a child, anonymously if they wish. It's staffed by professional practitioners with backgrounds in jobs like teaching, healthcare and social work, who know how to spot the signs of abuse and what to do to help. Parents and carers often have lots of questions, such as what is the right age to leave a child home alone, what to do about bullying or how to keep their children safe online. Whatever the issue, we're here 24/7 to keep children safe. Professionals such as teachers and doctors also contact us for information and guidance. Our helpline staff will provide expert advice and support. Another service which is a voluntary service for early year’s sector is Bernanos which is a charity who have shops and different fund raising events to help young children. As one of the UK's leading children's charities, Bernardo’s works directly with 240,000 children, young people and families every year. We run over 960 vital services across the UK, including counselling for children who have been abused, fostering and adoption services, vocational training and disability inclusion groups. Every Bernardo's service is different but each believes in the potential in every child and young person, no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been
Voluntary health care
For years, the voluntary sector has added significant value to the work of health and social care professionals, in many areas essentially helping to integrate them. According to the King’s Fund, three million people across England already volunteer in health and social care. The benefits are many and by no means …show more content…
The NSPCC helpline provides help and support to thousands of parents, professionals and families. Year on year, the number of calls and online contacts is increasing and helping to protect more children. The NSPCC helpline is a place adults can contact by phone or online to get advice or share their concerns about a child, anonymously if they wish. It's staffed by professional practitioners with backgrounds in jobs like teaching, healthcare and social work, who know how to spot the signs of abuse and what to do to help. Parents and carers often have lots of questions, such as what is the right age to leave a child home alone, what to do about bullying or how to keep their children safe online. Whatever the issue, we're here 24/7 to keep children safe. Professionals such as teachers and doctors also contact us for information and guidance. Our helpline staff will provide expert advice and support. Another service which is a voluntary service for early year’s sector is Bernanos which is a charity who have shops and different fund raising events to help young children. As one of the UK's leading children's charities, Bernardo’s works directly with 240,000 children, young people and families every year. We run over 960 vital services across the UK, including counselling for children who have been abused, fostering and adoption services, vocational training and disability inclusion groups. Every Bernardo's service is different but each believes in the potential in every child and young person, no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been