Macmillan Community Buddy

• MacMillan Cancer Support (Dumfries and Galloway)

• VO95679

Why we want you Bring your listening and communication skills to support people living with cancer to feel less isolated and lonely and to help with practical tasks that they are temporarily having trouble with. By joining us you’ll be doing something amazing for people, so they can continue to feel connected to the world outside and helping them find their best way through. Together, we can be right there for people with cancer. What you will be doing Providing face-to-face support in the community or in people’s homes to alleviate loneliness and help with simple practical tasks Adopting a non-judgemental and supportive approach to understand the needs and concerns of people living with cancer Supporting 1-3 people living with cancer every week for up to 12 visits Completing post call ‘records of activity’ reports and using all required systems Joining group catch up calls every 4-6 weeks to get key updates and/or share good practice Volunteering within agreed hours and following all best practice guidelines Signposting to additional support if required and raising any further concerns with the Macmillan team What's in it for you Meet new people as part of a friendly team that makes a difference Use and develop your communication and people skills Have a rewarding experience making a difference to people living with cancer who are especially isolated Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out your role, and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines).

Experience required

Good listener and clear communicator Patient, flexible and reliable Ability to respect others’ differences and choices Ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding while maintaining boundaries Ability to recognise when to ask for support.

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Training details

Will be computer based training, both self guided and live training.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Dumfries & Galloway.

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