Opportunity
What are cancer champions?
• Local people who have a passion to help improve health conditions for their local community, understanding that early diagnosis of cancer is essential in helping save people’s lives.
• They may have lived experience of cancer or just share our passion for raising awareness to reduce the impact of cancer.
• Actively engaged in their community and happy to start conversations around cancer.
• They are from a variety of different communities and backgrounds.
• They are able to have everyday conversations with family, friends, and colleagues about cancer.
• No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided.
What skills do I need?
What does a cancer champion do?
• Start conversations about spotting signs and symptoms of cancer and understanding the three national screening programmes.
• Encourage people to take up screening invitations, know their body and report any concerns to health professionals.
• Listen and feedback the experiences and concerns of their community to help us to understand what would make things better.
• Share helpful information and signpost to local health services.
• Use every opportunity to encourage discussion around cancer, busting myths and sharing key facts.
• Deliver the messages with care and sensitivity, and in a way that is meaningful to their community.
What we ask of our champions:
• Be open and willing to attend training.
• Feedback their insights and experiences.
• Give as much or as little time as they can – the role is flexible.
• Have a regular check in with your local cancer champion coordinator.
• Tell others about the cancer champion role and encourage them to join us.
• Some cancer champions may wish to get involved with other awareness activities, such as information stands at community events or giving a talk to work colleagues.
What we can offer:
• Cancer Champion training: a half day session on understanding cancer signs and symptoms, screening programmes, and having conversations about cancer.
• Ongoing support from your local Cancer Champion Coordinator.
• A range of helpful handouts and resources.
Additional information
Travel expenses will be paid at the rate of 45p per mile up to a distance of 10 miles from your home to the location.
Posted for
Qube-Oswestry Community Action
Interests
- Civic Responsibility and Communities
- Health and Social Care
- Hospital and Hospice
- No specific interest
- Support Groups
- Well-being
- Women's Issues
Activities
- Advice and Information
- Befriending/Support
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 01/10/2022
End Date: 31/03/2024
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Availability Details
Flexible
Location
This opportunity has no specific location.
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