Examples of Social Prescribing through Volunteering Across the Globe

The Global Social Prescribing Alliance (GSPA) is delighted to support our partners at the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) for an upcoming online Community of Practice session, organised as part of the Social Prescribing and Civic Engagement (SPACE) Project funded by the European Union through Erasmus+.

Event Overview

Title: Examples of Social Prescribing through Volunteering Across the Globe Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026 Time: 12:00 UTC / 13:00 CET Location: Online (Free to attend)Featured Speakers

• Professor Joyce Kenkre – Chair of the WONCA Europe Special Interest Group on Social Prescribing and Community Orientation
• Dr Ferdinando Petrazzuoli – Family doctor and President of the European Rural and Isolated Practitioners Association

Key Topics Drawing on real-world examples from across the globe, this session will examine:

• Practical referral pathways between primary care and local communities
• The essential role of volunteering in social prescribing
• Evidence and strategies for strengthening collaboration between primary care professionals and community organisations

Registration Details Participation is free, but registration is required in advance.

• Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
• Programme & Registration: Register for the WONCA Session

We encourage our members, partners, and network to join this important discussion on advancing global social prescribing practice.