Cancer support volunteer roles now available at Causeway Hospital

Have you ever thought about volunteering?

Opportunities are available now to join the volunteer team at the Cancer Information Pod in Causeway Hospital.

Located in the main entrance area, this important resource is a partnership initiative between the Northern Health and Social Care Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support.

The pod offers a wide range of free guidance and confidential advice to people living with cancer, as well as their families, friends and carers within a friendly and welcoming environment. As an Information and Support Volunteer, you will ensure that anyone with questions about cancer, ranging from managing symptoms to advice around benefits and financial support are able to easily access the information they require, and that they are signposted to other services as necessary.

If you are an open and compassionate person, with good listening skills and an ability to build rapport with others, then please consider getting involved.

Tony McCullough from Ballymoney is one of the familiar faces who currently devotes some of his time to the role. Encouraging others to join the team, he said: “I love volunteering in the Causeway Macmillan Pod because it is his way of giving back to Macmillan for all that they do.”

Volunteering can be a hugely rewarding experience, and in this role you will have an opportunity to engage directly with people, and make a difference in their time of need. All volunteers receive full support, and you’ll be able to avail of training opportunities.

If you would like to find out more or to request an application pack email volunteer.service@northerntrust.hscni.net.

The closing date for this role is noon on Thursday 5^th October 2023.

Pictured above is Tony McCullough, one of the volunteer team at the Cancer Information Pod in Causeway Hospital.

15th September 2023