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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Volunteers

By choosing to join us you will be doing something amazing for people at a difficult time.
Activities include
• Greeting people, providing a warm welcome to the Macmillan Service
• Providing a friendly, listening ear to people affected by cancer
• Making direct referrals to the appropriate agencies and signposting to others.
Skills required
• Good listening skills
• Open, warm and friendly manner
• Non judgemental
• Good communication skills
• Commitment to the role

Experience required

No previous experience required. You’ll receive full training and support to give you the skills needed to carry out this role, including listening skills, confidentiality and boundaries. You need to be 18 years old or over to apply for this opportunity.

Travel details

These roles are currently available in our local Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Hubs at: Rutherglen Library (Wed 1.30pm- 3.30pm), Wishaw Library (Wed 1.30pm – 3.30pm) and East Kilbride Central Library (Mondays 10am-12 noon or 12 noon- 2pm). We also have Macmillan Hubs in Coatbridge Library and Bellshill Library.

Travel expenses

Travel Expenses up to £4.50 per day are reimbursed.

Support
Training details

No previous experience required. You’ll receive full training and support to give you the skills needed to carry out this role, including listening skills, confidentiality and boundaries. You need to be 18 years old or over to apply for this opportunity.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Monday@ East Kilbride Library Wednesday @ both Wishaw & Cambuslang Libraries Thursday @Coatbridge Library

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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