Macmillan Beyond Diagnosis Practical Support Volunteer

This role involves providing one off or occasional practical support which has been requested by the service user. This type of support really can help make things easier during a difficult cancer journey. Typical requests may be;
• IT support - Teaching people how to use a Smart Phone or tablet, how to access the internet, do zoom calls, do on-line shopping, send emails etc.
• Moving furniture around/minor DIY
• One off gardening/house clearing/cleaning tasks
• Accompanying someone to a hospital appointment or to a community activity
• Offering transport to an appointment or activity

You would also be expected to report back to the support worker if you had any concerns about an individual.
We will ensure you are supported throughout your volunteering journey and provide:
• Full and comprehensive volunteer induction training
• Ongoing training with Self Help UK, Macmillan Cancer Support and our partnership organisations
• Regular supervision sessions with a designated role manager
• Regular Peer Support sessions
• Monthly Volunteer Newsletters to keep you up to date with all of our latest Volunteer News
• Twice Yearly Volunteer Events – an opportunity to meet other volunteers and staff and to celebrate our achievements
• Health Assured – Employee & Volunteer Assistance Programme available online, by telephone and on an app.
• Macmillan Cancer Support – a counselling service available free of charge for all volunteers
• Employee references for volunteers seeking employment
Any out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed for training or volunteering including travel:
- mileage costs @ 45p per mile
- public transport costs
Benefits of Volunteering:
- The satisfaction of helping people affected by cancer
- Get more involved in and making a real difference to your local community.
- Support a local charity to improve their service
- Develop new skills, or evidence how you can use the ones you have!
To volunteer within this role you will need to:
• Come for a chat/interview
• Complete a Volunteer Induction Training session (4 hours training)
• Complete an enhanced DBS
• Provide two referees
• Participate in a minimum of two Peer Support sessions per year (2 hours per session – sessions are arranged at various times including weekends and evenings)