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Macmillan Cancer Support
- VO102942
We are looking for volunteers for our Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Hubs in Lanarkshire.
What you will be doing:
Meeting and greeting people affected by cancer, providing a warm welcome to the Macmillan Service.
Offering a listening ear and informal support, giving people an opportunity to talk about their experiences.
Assessing their information and support needs.
Helping visitors to find appropriate information booklets and signposting to local support services.
Collecting basic data on support provided to people affected by cancer.
This is both a South Lanarkshire & North Lanarkshire opportunity with volunteers needed in our Libraries in Rutherglen (Wednesdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm),
East Kilbride (Mondays 10am – 2pm), Coatbridge (Thursdays 10am – 12 noon) and Wishaw (Wednesdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm)
Experience required
No Expertise, Caring,Good Communicator,Good Listener,Open minded,Organised,Patient,Reliable / Dependable,Trustworthy,.We are looking for trustworthy, caring, non judgemental people who are good communicators, well organised and reliable. Being able to listen is a key requirement. Bring your enthusiasm, understanding and empathy. Together we can be right there for people affected by cancer
Travel details
The opportunity takes place at multiple location across South Lanarkshire Yes
Across South Lanarkshire,East Kilbride,Rutherglen,North Lanarkshire
Travel expenses
Receive out of pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines)
Dates
29 April - 2 October 2025
Support
Training details
No previous experience required. You will receive two days of training initially and then ongoing Learning & Development sessions to give you the skills needed to carry out this role. Full support given.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
No Gender Restriction,
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Volunteer with Macmillan Cancer Support
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Gillian Harvey, Macmillan Cancer Support
Gillian Harvey, Macmillan Cancer Support
Email address: harleyg@northlan.gov.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in South Lanarkshire:
Contact name: Volunteer@VASLan
Email address: volunteer@vaslan.org.uk
Phone: 01698 300390
Thank you for registering your interest in Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Volunteer with Macmillan Cancer Support.
Macmillan Cancer Support and Macmillan Cancer Supporthave both been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
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