Volunteer Award
Funding of up to £1,000 in memory of Hilda Winifred Mears
Hilda Winifred Mears was a former member of AfPP. Hilda held a significant number of perioperative posts both within the UK and abroad. She died in 2008 and left a legacy to AfPP which is used to fund the Volunteer Award.
Individuals can receive funding of up to £1,000 to put skills to good use on Mercy Ships, Operation Smile or other overseas voluntary projects. The award is given 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 member
- 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 grant being awarded
- AfPP must be informed if the funding awarded is no longer required
If you would like to discuss your application before submission please contact 01423 881 300 or email awards@afpp.org.uk
Awards are granted to members in good faith, however, if a member should leave the Association in less than one year of receiving their award, they will be liable to refund the monies in full.
