Help make sure our information and resources are readily available by becoming an information point volunteer.

Our information points ensure people visiting breast clinics have easy access to information leaflets and resources and make it easier for healthcare professionals to provide information. 

As an information point volunteer, you will help connect people to Breast Cancer Now and the work we do to support those living with breast cancer. By volunteering 1 to 2 hours a month you will ensure people have access to clear and helpful information on breast cancer and what support and treatments are available. 

You don’t need any previous knowledge of breast cancer or to have had a diagnosis to be an information point volunteer. 

What will I be doing? 

  • Liaise with healthcare professionals to stock and manage the information point 
  • Order new publications using an online system 
  • Support breast care nurses in providing information for their patients 
  • You will tidy and reorganise the content of the information point to be eye-catching
  • You will visit your information point for 1 to 2 hours each month at a time that is suitable for you  

What skills and qualities do I need?

  • Able to work on your own initiative 
  • You will be confident using the internet and ordering items (or a willingness to learn) 
  • Good interpersonal skills 
  • Able to work within Breast Cancer Now’s policies and guidelines 

What support and training will I receive?

  • You will attend a 2 hour online welcome workshop introducing you to the charity
  • You will receive role specific training including how to use the publications ordering website to manage stock levels at your hospital
  • Breast Cancer Now will reimburse reasonable expenses in line with our expenses policy
  • The information point team send regular email newsletters, hold online get togethers and check in by phone regularly
  • The volunteer hub are always on hand to support you and hold regular online events for volunteers

What will I gain from this role?

  • Experience of volunteering in a healthcare setting 
  • Developing organisational skills  
  • Developing knowledge around the topic of breast cancer 
  • The opportunity to network with new people such as Breast Cancer Now staff, other volunteers, and healthcare professionals 

How can I apply?

We're currently looking for information point volunteers in the following areas. 

Find out which hospitals are looking for volunteers and how to apply by visiting our volunteer recruitment website. You can also register your interest in this and other volunteer roles by filling in a registration form. We'll then be in touch the next time we recruit. If you'd like to know more about the role before registering, please email the team.

 

I absolutely love being an information point volunteer at my local hospital. I get so much pleasure and satisfaction knowing that the charity's leaflets are helping local patients, providing them with all the resources they need when they are, at times, at their most vulnerable.

Elizabeth, information point volunteer