Early Diagnosis Volunteer

Bowel Cancer UK
VO105987

Our exciting new early diagnosis programme needs your support. We’re working with local health partners across the UK, to run a yearlong programme of activities to improve early diagnosis. We'll be bringing local communities together to help more people spot bowel cancer symptoms early and increase bowel screening uptake.
This role focuses on the awareness side getting people talking about bowel cancer, feeling better informed, and confident about taking action for their health.
It’s a one‑year role and a great fit for anyone passionate about bowel cancer awareness. A personal connection to the cause is helpful but not required.
This role is restricted to the following specific areas, please only apply if you're in or near one of the following: G4 Calton, G5 Gorbals, G20 Ruchill, G22 Possilpark, G33 Cranhill and Riddrie, G41 East Pollokshields, G42 Govanhill, PA14 Port Glasgow, PA15 Greenock, PA16 Greenock

Experience required

Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills
Confident speaking to the general public
Ability to confidently carry out your role independently and reliably
Enthusiastic and approachable
Able to communicate with people from various backgrounds and with different levels of understanding
An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection

Travel expenses

Expenses paid according to our expenses policy

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Dates

10 June - 1 October 2026

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Training details

Awareness training around bowel cancer, signs and symptoms of bowel cancer and bowel screening programmes
Role specific training including but not limited to: GDPR, safeguarding and presentation skills