Volunteer Award
Funding of £1,000 for two perioperative practitioners each year in memory of Hilda Winifred Mears
A former member of AfPP, Hilda Winifred Mears held a significant number of perioperative posts both within the UK and abroad. After her death in 2008 Hilda left a valued legacy to AfPP which is used to fund our Volunteer Award.
AfPP members can receive funding of £1,000 to put their skills to good use on overseas voluntary projects. The volunteer award is granted to two perioperative practitioners per year, each receiving £1,000 to assist them in undertaking their volunteer role.
Purpose of Award
To assist AfPP members to share their knowledge and skills with other volunteer organisations who facilitate care to patients overseas in areas where access to free quality healthcare is not available.
Criteria for Application
- Applicants must be an AfPP paying member.
- An article (electronic format only) must be submitted by those awarded funding following the completion of the volunteer project, for possible inclusion in either the AfPP Newsletter or the Journal of Perioperative Practice (JPP).
Terms & Conditions
- Funding is not transferable.
- Funds will not be released until confirmation of the award winner’s placement has been received from the charity concerned.
- Funding must be claimed within 18 months of the funding being awarded.
- AfPP must be informed if the funding awarded is no longer required.
- If the applicant cancels their AfPP Membership within 12 months of the date of receiving their award, they will be liable to refund the monies in full.
If you would like to discuss your application before submission please contact 01423 881 300 or email awards@afpp.org.uk
