Volunteer Award

A former member of AfPP, Hilda Winifred Mears held a significant number of perioperative posts both within the UK and abroad – this Award is named after her.  Each year, one AfPP member can receive funding of up to £1,000 to assist them to put their skills to good use on overseas voluntary projects.

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 with at least 12 months membership.
• Those who receive the Volunteer Award may be contacted by the marketing team about your experience for possible publication in AfPP communications.

Application Deadlines

• Monday 14th September 2026

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 9-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.
• Each AfPP member can submit only one application for an award or bursary, this ensures that the opportunity is accessible to as many members as possible.
• Once a member receives an award, they are no longer eligible to apply for further awards in the future.
• Current AfPP board members, are excluded from applying for awards or bursaries. This ensures that the award process remains unbiased and transparent.

If you’re thinking about applying and would like to discuss your application before submission or have any questions about how the terms and conditions apply to you, please email awards@afpp.org.uk or call our head office on 01423 881 300.