Early Diagnosis Volunteer (Redruth, Camborne, Hayle and Penzance)

Please only apply for this opportunity if you're based in or within 10 miles of Redruth, Camborne, Hayle or Penzance

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

Disclaimer

This volunteer role description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and expectations associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, or qualifications. The organisation reserves the right to amend or change the responsibilities or expectations of volunteers to meet operational needs. This is a voluntary, unpaid position and does not constitute an employment relationship. Volunteers are not entitled to employee benefits, and participation in this role does not imply any offer of future employment. All volunteers may be required to undergo background checks or screening processes, depending on the nature of the role. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and accept that this is a volunteer opportunity and agree to adhere to the organisation's policies and procedures.