Interested in Volunteering Your Time?
What will I be doing?
We have an amazing team of volunteers, each contributing to the running of the Centre and our services in many ways. We are always looking for new volunteers and there are a wide variety of roles that help to keep us thriving and supporting those affected by cancer. Most do not require a specialist skill and offer flexibility through different levels of commitment. Roles can vary from gardening to driving to fundraising, there is something to suit almost everyone! Read more about some of the main volunteer roles available below or call us on 20042392 to chat about your options.
How much time will I be required to commit?
The amount of time you volunteer can range from a couple of hours a day, a couple of regular hours a week or simply one day a month of your time. The only thing we ask, is for a minimum commitment of 6 hours a month, for a period of at least six months. These hours can then be spread throughout the month in a way that suits you and your lifestyle.
What benefits are there to volunteering?
We hope you will find volunteering to be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. We offer the opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills through our training schemes, and, of course, many volunteers find giving back a fulfilling way to spend their spare time. Your time is very valuable to us and we hope choosing to volunteer will have a positive impact, not only on the lives of people affected by cancer but on yours too.
INTERESTED?
The first step towards volunteering is to complete a registration form and return it to the Centre.
Click HERE to download our registration form. For any queries, or for more information on the volunteering roles available, just call the Centre on 20042392 or email info@cancerrelief.gi.
What to expect from us
- Recognise the value of your time & utilise it effectively.
- Provide a clear explanation of volunteer roles.
- Offer relevant support, training, supervision & equal opportunities
- Ensure your health, safety & welfare. Respect your motivations, limitations & concerns.
- Support personal developments, celebrate success & recognise loyalty & dedication.
What we expect from our volunteers
- Embrace the philosophy & vision statement of the charity.
- Aim for high standards in your volunteering.
- Work closely with other volunteers & staff & contribute towards a positive, friendly team atmosphere.
- Support & respect the charity policies & guidelines.
- Fulfil your agreed volunteering role & operate within the authority given to you
ROLES
There are so many great ways to get involved with Cancer Relief!
Day support
Helping Cancer Relief staff provide patients and families with a comfortable and enjoyable day at the Centre.
Requirements:.
- A good listener who enjoys engaging with people in a social atmosphere.
- Ability to deal sensitively with patients and visitors and to have awareness of their individual needs.
- Enjoy working as part of a team. Punctual and reliable.
- You will need to be willing and able to carry out light housekeeping duties.
- You should be able to make a weekly commitment to the Centre.
Gardener
To help maintain the garden / patio and surrounding areas for the enjoyment of those using the Centre.
Requirements:
- An interest and basic understanding in gardening and general horticulture.
- A good understanding of your role and the need for confidentiality whilst at the Centre
- Punctual and reliable.
- The ability to liaise with Centre staff and other gardening volunteers regarding works required is important.
- You must be enthusiastic and self-motivated.
Driver
To provide door-to-door transport in the Centre vans or your own car within Gibraltar for service users attending the Cancer Relief Centre.
Requirements:
- You must be fit to drive, with a clean valid driving licence and good understanding of general safety issues and road awareness.
- You should be a good listener who enjoys engaging with people in a social atmosphere, whilst adhering to requirements for confidentiality.
- The ability to deal sensitively with individuals, maintaining awareness of their needs is important (training will be provided).
- The role will require the ability to work in a team and/or as a lone worker.
- You must be punctual and reliable.
Fundraiser
To support the charity by developing relationships with local retailers and businesses; placing, monitoring and emptying giving boxes; organising money-raising events.
Requirements:
- You must have a pleasant, friendly and outgoing personality.
- You should be confident in engaging with individuals and businesses alike.
- Good organisational skills, with a good understanding of confidentiality requirements is essential.
- You must be enthusiastic and self-motivated.
- You should be able to work alone as well as in a team.
- You must be punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
Complementary Therapist
The provision of a professional complementary therapy service to service users.
Requirements:
- A recognised, professional qualification in their chosen therapy and at least one year’s active experience and practice.
- Evidence of suitable and current professional indemnity covering their area of practice.
- You should have a pleasant, caring personality and be a good listener, adhering to requirements for confidentiality.
- You should be enthusiastic and self-motivated, able to work independently or in a team.
- You must have a good understanding and awareness of infection control standards.
- The ability to deal sensitively with individuals, maintaining awareness of their needs is essential.
- You must be punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
Pamper
The provision of a professional pampering service to service users.
Requirements:
- A recognised, professional qualification in their chosen therapy and at least one year’s active experience and practice.
- You should have a pleasant, caring personality and be a good listener, adhering to requirements for confidentiality.
- You should be enthusiastic and self-motivated, able to work independently or in a team.
- You must have a good understanding and awareness of infection control standards.
- The ability to deal sensitively with service users and visitors and to have awareness of their individual needs is essential.
- You must be punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
HeadSmart Hairdresser
A HeadSmart service for people who experience hair loss due to treatment for cancer.
Requirements:
- You must be qualified and skilled in hairdressing.
- You should have a pleasant caring personality and be agood listener, adhering to requirements for confidentiality.
- You must be enthusiastic and self-motivated, able to work independently or in a team.
- The ability to deal sensitively with patients and visitors and to have awareness of their individual needs is essential.
- You must be able to work in a team & be punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
Desirable:
- Specifically trained and qualified in wig fitting and hair loss care from HeadStrong, My New Hair or equivalent.
- Previous experience of working with hair loss and/or synthetic wigs.
- An understanding of a cancer treatment/palliative care/hospice environment.
DIY/Handy Skills Support
To provide general DIY and facilities service maintenance for the upkeep and repair of the Centre building, surrounding grounds, non-specialised equipment, furniture, fittings, and vehicles.
Requirements
- You must have general skills, ability and basic technical knowledge and interest in DIY. You must also be aware of health and safety whilst undertaking tasks.
- You should be organised, with good attention to detail and apt in problem solving.
- A pleasant, outgoing approachable personality, with good communication skills, adhering to requirements for confidentiality is required.
- You should have an awareness and ability to deal sensitively with service users you may interact with (training will be provided).
- You should be enthusiastic and self-motivated, able to work independently or in a team.
- You must be punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
Service Donation
Do you have a skill that you think the Centre could benefit from? Are you willing to donate some of your time and effort to help the charity complete one of our projects? These include:
- We would like to film some professional short videos around the Centre which we could add to our website to give people an idea of what the Centre is all about.
- We require assistance with translations at times.
- Our gutters need a professional clear out.
If you are a company or an individual who is unable to fit regular volunteering into your daily life, but would still like to support the Centre you might still be able to do so by donating your skills, either as a one-off or regularly, to help us maintain our building and our services. If you think you could help us, or would like to suggest something we hadn’t thought of, give us a call on 20042392 or email info@cancerrelief.gi, we would love to chat to you about it.
