Information point volunteer
Help make sure our information and resources are readily available by becoming an information point volunteer.
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.
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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.
Information points help give people easy access to resources when they visit breast clinics. They also make it easier for healthcare professionals to provide information.
You don’t need any previous knowledge of breast cancer or to have had a diagnosis to be an information point volunteer.
What’s an information point volunteer?
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 update information points at breast cancer clinics, so people have access to clear and helpful information on breast cancer and what support and treatments are available.
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.
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
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 have a willingness to learn how
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within Breast Cancer Now’s policies and guidelines
What support and training will I receive?
You'll attend a 2 hour online welcome workshop introducing you to the charity. You'll 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. The volunteer hub are always on hand to support you and hold regular online events for volunteers.
What will I gain from this role?
You'll gain:
- Experience of volunteering in a healthcare setting
- Organisational skills
- Knowledge around the topic of breast cancer
- The opportunity to network with new people such as Breast Cancer Now staff and other volunteers
What's the time commitment?
We ask you to volunteer for around 1 to 2 hours per month.
What are the next steps?
We're not currently recruiting for Information Point volunteers, but you can register your interest by filling in our online form, mentioning your interest in Information Point volunteering.
In the meantime, if you have any questions about this role, please send us an email.
We'll be opening applications for information point volunteers in May, so please do register your interest and we can get in touch when we're recruiting again. We'll be looking for volunteers across the UK, including in: London, Dorset, Brighton, Eastbourne, Nottinghamshire, Wakefield and Glasgow.