Macmillan Beyond Diagnosis Group Support Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Self Help UKLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: 21-23 Pelham Road Nottingham NG5 1APHow many places are on offer?:
Purpose of Role:
Essential Requirements
Are you interested in supporting people living with and affected by cancer? Do you enjoy meeting and talking to people and working as part of a team?
Can you help give people confidence and skills so they can play more active roles in the groups going forward? Can you commit to 6-12 months volunteering for 2-5 hours per month? If the answer is yes then this role could be for you.
You will also need to be able to offer one or more of the following:
• Administrative skills – e.g. very basic bookkeeping (accounting for no more than £1,200 a year), booking rooms, sending out information to group members, keeping records of how many people attend a session etc.
• Advanced administration – helping with funding bids, setting up bank accounts.
• IT skills – able to help people set up email addresses and log onto zoom and arrange the zoom meetings.
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• Or perhaps you have a skill or interest that you would like to share with others as a focus for the group activity e.g. gardening, knitting, cooking, walking, IT knowledge?
If you have any of these skills or are keen to develop these please get in touch. We are seeking to develop existing and new groups and we’d love to hear from you.
Your help and support will help reduce isolation, increase confidence and provide a safe, enjoyable and engaging group for people to be part of.
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
- 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 (1 day 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)
Are you interested in supporting people living with and affected by cancer? Do you enjoy meeting and talking to people and working as part of a team?
Can you help give people confidence and skills so they can play more active roles in the groups going forward? Can you commit to 6-12 months volunteering for 2-5 hours per month? If the answer is yes then this role could be for you.
You will also need to be able to offer one or more of the following:
• Administrative skills – e.g. very basic bookkeeping (accounting for no more than £1,200 a year), booking rooms, sending out information to group members, keeping records of how many people attend a session etc.
• Advanced administration – helping with funding bids, setting up bank accounts.
• IT skills – able to help people set up email addresses and log onto zoom and arrange the zoom meetings.
•
• Or perhaps you have a skill or interest that you would like to share with others as a focus for the group activity e.g. gardening, knitting, cooking, walking, IT knowledge?
If you have any of these skills or are keen to develop these please get in touch. We are seeking to develop existing and new groups and we’d love to hear from you.
Your help and support will help reduce isolation, increase confidence and provide a safe, enjoyable and engaging group for people to be part of.
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
- 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 (1 day 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)
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Our Peer Support sessions are an opportunity for people to socialise, have a chat and participate in an activity that they enjoy for example arts and crafts, walking and gardening groups and through mutual support, grow in confidence. Initially groups need the support of volunteers but the long term aim is to enable the participants to run their own group. Your volunteering support will help people develop the skills and confidence to enable this to become a true peer support group – run by people affected by cancer, for people affected by cancer.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
We are looking for volunteers who are understanding, patient, empathetic and good at listening. Ideally you’ll have good verbal communication, listening skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
You will need basic IT skills, be able to use email and Zoom.
There are no formal qualifications required, just an interest in supporting the aims of Self Help UK and Macmillan by helping someone during their cancer journey.
You will need basic IT skills, be able to use email and Zoom.
There are no formal qualifications required, just an interest in supporting the aims of Self Help UK and Macmillan by helping someone during their cancer journey.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity?: Yes
Age Restrictions:
18 years and above
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity?: No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people?: Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?:
4-7 working days
How long to complete training and recruitment?:
4 - 6 weeks
Volunteer Expenses offered?: Yes
Induction and Training offered?: Yes
Support and Supervision offered?: Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out?: Yes
DBS Disclosure required?: Yes