Early Diagnosis Volunteer (Croydon)
Bowel Cancer UK
Support our new UK-wide early diagnosis programme by helping raise awareness of bowel cancer and encouraging early action. Working alongside local health partners, you’ll engage communities to increase understanding of symptoms and promote screening uptake. This one-year, flexible role is ideal for anyone passionate about improving cancer outcomes.
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.
Advice, information & support
IT Skills - Basic, Organising & Planning, Initiative/Self Motivation, Verbal Communication
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
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
Flexible around your own commitments.
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Local Community, Croydon.
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