Crossroads Macmillan Volunteer

_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 navigating 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 1 - 2 hours / week, Flexible
- LOCATION:_ Opportunities across East & West Kent & Medway, flexible / based on volunteer’s home location.
- DESCRIPTION:_ 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.

The visits may include light housework, gardening, shopping on their behalf, 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 are also available to provide transport weekly to a person or couple from their home to a varied selection of locations and appointments including but not limited to chemotherapy sessions, Supermarkets for shopping, scheduled Hospital appointments and sites of personal meaning for the client - all dependent on the Volunteers availability and personal wishes.
- 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 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

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexitime
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Flexitime

COVID-19 considerations:
Full PPE provided as required

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Volunteer

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