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CARE Volunteer
When We Need You
From 21/05/2009 onwards
About Opportunity
You will be a listening ear, someone they can open up to in times of need who will help empower them to get through difficult times. sometimes that support will be provided by telephone; sometimes it may be on a face-to-face basis in the caller's home or at the hospital. CARE volunteers also work to raise awareness of Leukaemia CARE and provide information to patients, carers and medical professionals with regard to the services offered by the charity. CARE Volunteers are expected to arrange 2 small fundraising events each year, coffe morning, pub quiz etc. Our Fundraising dept will support/assist if required.
About Leukaemia CARE
Leukaemia CARE is a national charity committed to providing care and support to everybody who's live has been affected by blood cancers - simply supporting a quality of life for all. To offer emotional and financial support to patients, carers and family members who have been affected by Leukaemia, lymphoma and allied blood disorders
Skills & Experience
Needs to be numerate and literate with good communication skills, role requires commitment with a caring attitude. Applicants must have experience of cancer as they will have invaluable experience to pass on to those needing our support.
Travel Details
local
Requirements
Application Form, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References
Work Type
Befriending / Mentoring
Client Group
Health/Hospitals/hospices
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
No minimum commitment required.
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
55-138
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Market House
14 Market Street
ZE1 0JP
Contact: Volunteer Centre Shetland
Tel: 01595 743910
Email: kathleen.williamson@shetland.o...
Website: http://www.va-shetland.or...
