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Maggie's meet and greet volunteer

Maggie's Cancer Care
VO99502

Maggie's centre in Fife is everyone’s home of cancer care, a space for being together, for a moment alone, for getting going again or for meeting people who just get it. They are seeking volunteers to support their professional team to provide the best quality support.

Your main responsibility would be to offer a warm welcome to people as they arrive at the centre and then support them to make use of Maggie’s support. Maggie’s know first impressions count, and your presence will help set the tone for new and regular visitors to the centre. By providing a calm welcome and making people feel at ease.

There are many ways to help support keeping their centre running smoothly, such as making a cup of tea, filling the dishwasher, maintaining the library / leaflets area and setting group spaces. They would love to hear from you.

Experience required

You should be warm and friendly, showing kindness, patience and respect to others, as well as being reliable, have good communication skills and maintain confidentiality. Previous experience volunteering/working with people face to face is desirable.

Travel details

Maggie's Cancer Centre, Victoria Hospital, Hayfield Road, Kirkclady, Fife, KY2 5AH

Travel expenses

Travel Expenses are re-imbursed at the rate of 45p per mile for private vehicles with a limit of 20 miles round trip, with public transport costs reimbursed in full on provision of tickets, up to a maximum of £8.00 per volunteering session.

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Training details

You will receive Induction training and will be offered a shadowing opportunity to demonstrate how the centre operates on a day-to-day basis. Ongoing support and supervision will be provided by the Centre Head and members of the team who will ensure that you can access any training available to help develop you in your role.