Identification/Non-Identification Among U.K. Veterans in Scotland

Frondigoun, Liz; Campbell, Ross; Leith, Murray Stewart; Sturgeon, John; Thomas, Linda

doi:10.21061/jvs.v6i3.215

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“…In the UK, veterans are often considered to be solely those members of HM Forces with long military service. Frondigoun et al (2020) found in their Scottish research with veterans over 65 years of age, that even veterans themselves are often not sure of their status, with a number reporting only those who have experienced active military conflict can call themselves veterans. However, a UK veteran is defined as any person who has served at least one day, either as a regular or reserve, in HM Forces and includes Merchant Mariners who have served in military operations (The Office for Veterans' Affairs, 2020).…”

Section: Volunteering To Support Veteransmentioning

confidence: 99%

Supporting Military Veterans: Insights from volunteers in North East England

Pepper

Rogers

2022

Journal of Veterans Studies

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The aim of this research was to identify motivations to volunteer as caseworkers with the United Kingdom based tri-service military charity, The Soldiers', Sailors', and Airmen's Families Association (SSAFA). The research utilised a focus group and an online selfcompletion questionnaire administered to all active caseworkers across North East England. Respondents were almost three-quarters male, two-thirds over 65, and retired; almost all respondents reported their ethnicity as White British. Previous military service, or colleagues serving in the military, is a strong factor in attracting people to volunteer. Motivations for volunteering as caseworkers were focused on achieving emotional and altruistic goals, with many respondents identifying how they donated significant hours, and the majority wanting to use their existing knowledge and experience. The findings from the research are limited to the sample population and should be viewed as an evidence-based insight of the voluntary role. The study should inform future research and practice for the recruitment of SSAFA volunteer caseworkers.

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Section: Volunteering To Support Veteransmentioning

confidence: 99%