The Fisherman's Mission
How can the role make a difference?
The Cancer Community Champion Volunteer role will bring the work of the Fisherman's Mission Cancer Community Programme (C-Aware) to the fishing community.
What tasks are included in this volunteering opportunity?
Working alongside the staff team with the co-delivery of C-Aware group work and C-Aware activities
Assisting with the planning & delivery of events and campaigns
Attending C-Aware partnership meetings and co-delivery of C-Aware presentations
Promotion of the C-Aware Programme
Signposting members of the fishing community to relevant cancer services
Attending local volunteering events as a Fisherman's Mission Volunteer Representative
What skills do I need?
Good communication
Friendly & outgoing
Motivated and keen to be involved in raising cancer awareness
To be reliable
Someone who is confident with good organisational skills
An awareness of the North Shields area and a willingness to learn about the fishing community
What we offer our Cancer Champion Volunteers
Fisherman's Mission value the input provided by our Cancer Champion Volunteers;We invest in these so that they can receive the best possible volunteering experience.
Fisherman's Mission Induction
A briefing on Fisherman's Mission & MacMillan Cancer Support resources
Support & supervision from the Cancer Community Volunteer Lead
Access to training
Access to cancer awareness sessions
Opportunity to enhance/develop your skills
Feel a sense of purpose
Reward and recognition
Building community connections
Meet new people
Improve job opportunities
Travel expenses
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