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[post_content] => [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The results of this report have been obtained thanks to the response of 268 MENTAL HEALTH SPAIN volunteers, coming from 15 autonomous communities. The document makes visible, draws the profile and recognizes the dedication of the volunteering of the associative network. It is intended to serve as tool for reflection and continuous improvement of volunteeringand has the collaboration of the Ministry of Social Rights and Agenda 2030.
3,588 volunteers They are part of the entities of MENTAL HEALTH SPAIN and, of them, 1,925 have received training, according to the report based on the certificate of entities as of September 2022. “The life path of people with mental health problems is uncertain and full of difficulties and obstacles. However, this is not an impediment for, each year, the volunteers of the entities of our associative movement to dedicate their time to building that path.”states Nel González Zapico, president of the Confederation. “Let us remember that a very important percentage of those who participate in volunteering have their own experience in mental health. A percentage that, furthermore, is growing year by year“, Add. The regions Where the most volunteers are concentrated are: Catalonia (36.65%), Region of Murcia (9.39%), Andalusia (8.64%), Valencian Community (6.91%) and Madrid (6. 10%). According to the data collected from the responses of the 268 participants, the feminization of volunteering of MENTAL HEALTH SPAIN continues to be a reality, since 65% of the volunteers are women. However, there is a slight increase in the participation of men, which reaches 34%. This year the ‘other’ option has been introduced for the definition of sex, and they represent 1% of the people consulted.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”97170″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”97180″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Regarding age, an important change is observed with respect to previous periods. The age group of 18 to 29 years, which until now had been the one with the greatest presence, has decreased 5 percentage points compared to the previous year (20%). Instead, The range from 50 to 59 years old increases significantly, with a participation of 24%. People over 60 also continue to show a consistent commitment to volunteering, with 19% participation.
37% have university studies and 15% master’s degree or later. A slight downward trend can be observed in the presence of people with university studies, although it is still a significant percentage. In 2022, the number of volunteers in MENTAL HEALTH SPAIN entities who have a job has increased by 5 percentage points (36%). On the other hand, compared to 2021, there is a slight decrease in the percentage of self-employed people (3%) and students (11%). What is the work they do like? Among the reasons that lead people to volunteer for MENTAL HEALTH SPAIN entities is social commitment and a desire to build an altruistic and supportive society.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]How do they become volunteers? The presence of people who have a close connection with someone who suffers from mental health problems, such as family or friends, is notable. A majority of people who have volunteered (23%), have mental health problems or have reached a compromise through a known person. 22% come from the socio-health field (student or professional) or have some type of personal link with mental health. In 2022, a notable increase is observed in the percentage of people who have been volunteers for less than 6 months, going from 18% in 2021 to 28% in 2022. The cases of people who have been involved for between 6 months to a year also grow ( 19%). On the contrary, there is a slight decrease in the percentage of people who have been volunteers for more than 5 years (going from 28% to 24%). These figures could suggest an increase in the number of people who have recently joined voluntary work, which would imply a certain renewal in the entities. An increase in attendance more than once a week (30%) is observed in 2022, compared to the previous year, compared to a slight decrease compared to 2021 in those who participate only once a week (28%). Four out of ten volunteers dedicate their time once or twice a month or attend specific activities in percentages slightly higher than previous stages (15% and 23%). The trend in recent years of greater dedication of volunteering to community activities is confirmed. leisure and free time (57%) y awareness activities (36%) and training activities continue to decline (25%). Participation in management tasks of the entity (21%) and support in procedures (27%) has hardly changed in the last year. Most volunteers expect contribute to the social improvement and well-being of people with mental health problems (69%), o feel useful (55%)although at lower values than in 2021. The aspiration to develop personally (37%) or professionally (23%) also decreases significantly, as well as the desire to expand knowledge and experience about the group (33%).
The degree of satisfaction of volunteering of MENTAL HEALTH SPAIN entities in 2022 was very high: 63% consider that their expectations have been completely met, 28% find that they have met them a lot, 8% a lot, and 1% a little.
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[post_title] => Volunteering of people between 50 and 59 years old increases in MENTAL HEALTH entities in SPAIN
[post_excerpt] => The Confederation publishes the 2022 report ‘Volunteering in MENTAL HEALTH SPAIN’ which, for the eighth consecutive year, draws the profile of the volunteers of its associative movement.
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Volunteering of people between 50 and 59 years old increases in MENTAL HEALTH entities SPAIN
The Confederation publishes the 2022 report ‘Volunteering in MENTAL HEALTH SPAIN’ which, for the eighth consecutive year, draws the profile of the volunteers of its associative movement.
The results of this report have been obtained thanks to the response of 268 MENTAL HEALTH SPAIN volunteers, coming from 15 autonomous communities. The document makes visible, draws the profile and recognizes the dedication of the volunteering of the associative network. It is intended to serve as tool for reflection and continuous improvement of volunteeringand has the collaboration of the Ministry of Social Rights and Agenda 2030.
3,588 volunteers They are part of the entities of MENTAL HEALTH SPAIN and, of them, 1,925 have received training, according to the report based on the certificate of entities as of September 2022. “The life path of people with mental health problems is uncertain and full of difficulties and obstacles. However, this is not an impediment for, each year, the volunteers of the entities of our associative movement to dedicate their time to building that path.”states Nel González Zapicopresident of the Confederation.
“Let us remember that a very important percentage of those who participate in volunteering have their own experience in mental health. A percentage that, furthermore, is growing year by year“, Add.
Las regions Where the most volunteers are concentrated are: Catalonia (36.65%), Region of Murcia (9.39%), Andalusia (8.64%), Valencian Community (6.91%) and Madrid (6. 10%).
According to the data collected from the responses of the 268 participants, the feminization of volunteering of MENTAL HEALTH SPAIN continues to be a reality, since 65% of the volunteers are women. However, there is a slight increase in the participation of men, which reaches 34%. This year the ‘other’ option has been introduced for the definition of sex, and they represent 1% of the people consulted.
Regarding age, an important change is observed with respect to previous periods. The age group of 18 to 29 years, which until now had been the one with the greatest presence, has decreased 5 percentage points compared to the previous year (20%). Instead, The range from 50 to 59 years old increases significantly, with a participation of 24%. People over 60 also continue to show a consistent commitment to volunteering, with 19% participation.
37% have university studies and 15% master’s degree or later. A slight downward trend can be observed in the presence of people with university studies, although it is still a significant percentage.
In 2022, the number of volunteers in MENTAL HEALTH SPAIN entities who have a job has increased by 5 percentage points (36%). On the other hand, compared to 2021, there is a slight decrease in the percentage of self-employed people (3%) and students (11%).
What is the work they do like?
Among the reasons that lead people to volunteer for MENTAL HEALTH SPAIN entities is social commitment and a desire to build an altruistic and supportive society.
How do they become volunteers? The presence of people who have a close connection with someone who suffers from mental health problems, such as family or friends, is notable. A majority of people who have volunteered (23%), have mental health problems or have reached a compromise through a known person. 22% come from the socio-health field (student or professional) or have some type of personal link with mental health.
In 2022, a notable increase is observed in the percentage of people who have been volunteers for less than 6 months, going from 18% in 2021 to 28% in 2022. The cases of people who have been involved for between 6 months to a year also grow ( 19%). On the contrary, there is a slight decrease in the percentage of people who have been volunteers for more than 5 years (going from 28% to 24%). These figures could suggest an increase in the number of people who have recently joined voluntary work, which would imply a certain renewal in the entities.
An increase in attendance more than once a week (30%) is observed in 2022, compared to the previous year, compared to a slight decrease compared to 2021 in those who participate only once a week (28%). Four out of ten volunteers dedicate their time once or twice a month or attend specific activities in percentages slightly higher than previous stages (15% and 23%).
The trend in recent years of greater dedication of volunteering to community activities is confirmed. leisure and free time (57%) y awareness activities (36%) and training activities continue to decline (25%). Participation in management tasks of the entity (21%) and support in procedures (27%) has hardly changed in the last year.
Most volunteers expect contribute to the social improvement and well-being of people with mental health problems (69%), o feel useful (55%)although at lower values than in 2021. The aspiration to develop personally (37%) or professionally (23%) also decreases significantly, as well as the desire to expand knowledge and experience about the group (33%).
The degree of satisfaction of volunteering of MENTAL HEALTH SPAIN entities in 2022 was very high: 63% consider that their expectations have been completely met, 28% find that they have met them a lot, 8% a lot, and 1% a little.
You can consult the full report at this link.
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