Macmillan Buddy Lead volunteer

• MacMillan Cancer Support (Dumfries and Galloway)

• VO95681

What you will be doing Leading initial home visits and risk assessments for Community Buddying, Inputting and updating sensitive personal information on our data system Matching service users with volunteers, following our matching process, Checking in with service users and volunteers after their first call or visit Supporting Buddy Volunteer recruitment and induction. Acting as a point of contact for Buddy volunteers regarding wellbeing, offering group support sessions and signposting to wellbeing resources. Attending regular team meetings to share good practice. Having regular calls and meetings with a Volunteering Services Delivery Lead

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 and upholding Macmillan’s policies.

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Training details

Training is provided self directed computer based training and online 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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