Crossroads Macmillan Volunteer - Maidstone, United Kingdom - Crossroads Care Kent

Crossroads Care Kent

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Maidstone, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

_Are you looking for a fulfilling opportunity to volunteer in East or West Kent local or nearby to where you live, directly supporting those who may be lonely or struggling to cope with daily tasks while navigating Cancer?_

With over 10 years' experience in supporting connections between volunteers and those living with Cancer (and over 40 years' experience as a charity), the Crossroads Macmillan Volunteer Service can offer flexible, rewarding volunteering avenues for you to explore; get in touch today and make an immediate, positive impact on someone's life a little bit of time can truly make a huge difference._
HOURS: _Minimum 2 hours / week, Flexible
LOCATION:_ Opportunities across East & West Kent & Medway, flexible / based on volunteer's home location.
DESCRIPTION:_

Available volunteer roles include;

Regular visits to a person or couple at their home to offer companionship and a friendly, listening ear at a difficult time; supporting those caring for a loved one who has cancer and / or supporting the person experiencing cancer directly.

Light housework, Light gardening, shopping support, accompanying them on a walk or external trips, wellbeing activities such as boards games / puzzles and practical help with phone calls / form filling - all dependent on the Volunteers availability and personal wishes.

Opportunities to provide transport weekly to a person or couple from their home to a varied selection of important health appointments including but not limited to chemotherapy sessions, scheduled hospital appointments and GP appointments - all dependent on the Volunteers availability and personal wishes.

PLEASE NOTE:
All volunteer roles listed above involve visiting a client at their home in some capacity. We currently do not have any volunteer roles that involve working from your home / online.

SKILLS REQUIRED:_ Good communication, empathy and the ability to be non judgmental.

Full Training provided by Crossroads Care Kent.

WHAT WE OFFER:_ An enormous sense of wellbeing and purpose and an increased understanding of those living with cancer and comparable conditions; just giving an hour or more a week's companionship and practical help can make a huge difference to an unpaid carer and who they care for.

Travel expenses from volunteers' home to clients home reimbursed.

Other Travel expenses reimbursed where applicable.

Other volunteering expenses, such as costs of shopping, also reimbursed.

Volunteer References also available where applicable.

Additional CPD accredited Training opportunities available including but not limited to First Aid, Cancer awareness, Dementia awareness, Mental Health.

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 2-4 per week

Salary:
£0.01 per year

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