Community Relationship Volunteer

• Marie Curie Clacks

• VO94127

Marie Curie was a scientist who discovered radium and polonium, contributing to finding treatments for cancer. This work continues to inspire our charity's mission to help people and their families living with a terminal illness make the most of the time they have together by delivering expert care, emotional support and research.
Marie Curie care for more than 40,000 terminally ill people in the UK a year. The services we offer include providing Nursing care in people’s own home including emotional support. Across the UK we have nine hospices which provide specialist care and support, in Scotland these are located in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Our support teams help anyone affected by terminal illness, online and over the phone. Whether someone needs practical support caring for their loved one, or emotional support once they’ve died, our teams are here to help.

Help to raise awareness and funds for Marie Curie in your local community. Your role may involve you looking out for local fundraising opportunities, promoting our fundraising campaigns to your community and encouraging others to support the charity e.g. local businesses. Putting up promotional materials in your area.

Induction training will be provided alongside one to one support by your local Community Fundraiser.

Warm and friendly manner, good communication skills, excellent social skills, heart for the community, responsible, positive attitude.

Experience required

Organised, good communication skills when building relationships with local organisations. No experience needed as full training is given.

Travel expenses

Paid monthly.

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Training details

Induction training will be given along with any further training specific to this role. Volunteers will receive support from local Community Fundraiser.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 14
Specific tasks may require someone to be older.

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

Flexible to the available times of the volunteer.

Volunteers (aged 14-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more

This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, and Stirling.

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