What volunteering means to me - Volunteer Week

Volunteers' Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHFT) has a thriving Volunteer Programme and the Recovery College are passionate about Volunteering and how it can support those on their mental health recovery journey.

On Monday 56 Volunteers from across BCHFT met for a celebration. "The event was a powerful reminder of the dedication, kindness and community spirit that our volunteers bring to the Trust, and of the exciting future ahead for volunteering across the Black Country." You can read more about the Volunteer event here - https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/news-events-1/latest-news/trust-marks-start-volunteers-week-2026-celebrating-impact-across-black-country

Along with Principal Kerry and Deputy Principal Liane it was great to see two of our volunteers Alex and Alicia attend the event. Alex has spent time with our Marketing Team creating our Newsletter and reviewing our Website and Alicia began her journey as a student and is now volunteering with our Facilitator Team. This term she is delivering Poetry, Creative Writing and Recover Together. Alicia shared a beautiful poem about what Volunteering means to her. We have attached the poem below. 

Happy Volunteering Week to all Volunteers!

The RC Team

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The Recovery College is an educational learning environment for people who have an interest in, or personal difficulties with, mental health.

All of our sessions are created with people who have lived experience of challenges with their own mental health along with carers and healthcare professionals.

You do not need any formal qualifications or experience to attend the college. All of our courses are free of charge and open to anyone, aged 18 and over.

If you would like to enrol with us here at The Recovery College, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0121 543 4061.