Tonight, The Queen met 87-year-old who has volunteered at West Suffolk Hospital three days a week for 10 years. Ron found out about volunteering when he went to visit a friend in hospital. He says volunteering changed his life and helped him following the death of his wife. Her Majesty supports two awards created to recognise inspirational volunteers – The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service and the Commonwealth #PointsofLight Award. Throughout Her Majesty's reign she has hosted many receptions for volunteers to recognise their service in helping millions of people around the UK including those at St James's Palace and Buckingham Palace.