We're looking for volunteers in Croydon, Glasgow, Inverclyde, Birmingham, Cornwall (Redruth, Penzance, Hayle and Camborne) and Neath Port Talbot for this opportunity.
Our exciting new early diagnosis programme needs your support. We’re working with local health partners across the UK, to run a yearlong programme of activities to improve early diagnosis. We'll be bringing local communities together to help more people spot bowel cancer symptoms early and increase bowel screening uptake.
This role focuses on the awareness side getting people talking about bowel cancer, feeling better informed, and confident about taking action for their health.
It’s a one‑year role and a great fit for anyone passionate about bowel cancer awareness. A personal connection to the cause is helpful but not required.
Why we want you
Our exciting new early diagnosis programme needs your support.
We’re working with local health partners across the UK, to run a year-long programme of activities to improve early diagnosis. We'll be bringing local communities together to help more people spot bowel cancer symptoms early and increase bowel screening uptake.
It’s a one-year role and a great fit for anyone passionate about bowel cancer awareness. A personal connection to the cause is helpful but not required for this role.
What you will be doing
- Deliver health stands and awareness talks within the local community
- Answer questions the general public may have on bowel cancer symptoms and screening following guidance set out from Bowel Cancer UK
- Establish connections with local organisations and community groups, ensuring any contacts are passed to your role manager
- Ensure information in the local community is relevant and up-to-date and carry out any relevant awareness tasks (such as putting up posters) that will support this work
- Monitor the progress of your activities and report back to the Early Diagnosis team
- Work alongside other local volunteers to share ideas, learnings and develop plan for future activity
- Be able to signpost to Bowel Cancer UK support and services
- Act as an ambassador for Bowel Cancer UK at a local level, displaying energy, enthusiasm and commitment to our aims
The skills you need
- Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills
- Confident speaking to the general public
- Ability to confidently carry out your role independently and reliably
- Enthusiastic and approachable
- Able to communicate with people from various backgrounds and with different levels of understanding
- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection
What's in it for you
- Awareness training around bowel cancer, signs and symptoms of bowel cancer and bowel screening programmes
- Experience of speaking to the general public and promoting public health initiatives
- Knowing you’re making a difference by helping to increase early diagnosis of bowel cancer by raising vital awareness of signs, symptoms and screening
- Role specific training including but not limited to: GDPR, safeguarding and presentation skills
- Regular virtual and in-person volunteer social opportunities (optional)
- Ongoing support from our dedicated staff
- Regular news, updates and development opportunities via the volunteer portal
- Expenses covered in line with our volunteer expense policy
If you'd like to find out more and apply, please follow this link: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/support-us/volunteer-roles/
Work Location: Remote
