Champion our Cause in the Community Volunteers
Could you raise awareness in your local community of the support and services offered by Tenovus cancer care? This might involve liaising with local GP surgeries or cancer services to share promotional materials, signpost individuals, or deliver talks.
Would you enjoy being a part of our Community Engagement team?
What’s involved?
Working closely with your Community Engagement officer
Identify suitable locations/organisations/outlets for placement of Tenovus Cancer Care promotional materials
Host an information stand in various local venues and provide a warm welcome to people affected by cancer
Raise awareness of Tenovus Cancer Care services, taking referrals, or passing on messages, where appropriate
Provide feedback to Tenovus Cancer Care to better understand the needs and issues in the local community
If you are comfortable doing so, deliver short talks/presentations to small groups about our services
What’s in it for you?
Feel that you make a meaningful, positive difference to people's lives in your local community
Support your community members by signposting them to trusted help and services
Gain personal satisfaction through helping others
Build your confidenceand skills in communication skills and wellbeing advocacy
Additional Benefits
You’ll feel our appreciation from Day One for being a part of our organisation and making a difference in people’s lives
Access to training opportunities and internal vacancies
A supportive and friendly environment where you can have fun, enjoy yourself and feel good knowing you are helping others
In addition, the volunteering team can direct you to other groups you may like to get involved with, including our Friends of Tenovus Cancer Care fundraising groups and our Sing with Us choirs.
Who would it suit?
Someone with compassion, empathy and good listening skills with a positive and friendly outlook
A confident communicator
An awareness of the need for confidentiality and discretion
Commitment to our cause and helping those affected by cancer
Welsh (desirable)
Driving Licence or willingness to travel by public transport to venues
Time commitment: This is a time flexible opportunity. Suggested minimum time commitment of 3 – 4 hours per week, negotiable with the organisation.
Expenses reimbursed: Reasonable expenses are reimbursed in line with organisation policy. If volunteering over 4 hours, a lunch expense will be reimbursed.
Training provided: Full training and induction is provided
Selection procedure: Informal discussion, application form completion, a disclosure and barring check (cost met by organisation).
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us using the form below.