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Crossroads Macmillan Volunteer (Opportunities across Kent)

Crossroads Care Kent

Kent based volunteering, supporting those living with cancer and other long term health conditions.

Detailed Description

OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: Regular visits to a person or couple navigating cancer to offer company and a friendly, listening ear at a difficult time. Providing transport to a person or couple navigating cancer from their home to healthcare appointments including but not limited to Chemotherapy / Radiology sessions and GP appointments. Light gardening support. Subject to the volunteers wishes, some volunteer placements can include support with light housework, shopping support, accompanying a client on a walk or short external trips, and enjoying shared hobbies.

Activities you will be doing

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Community Work,Driving (must have full driving license),Gardening

What skills are required for this role

Listening, Talking To Others

Why these skills are required

Good communication, empathy, and the ability to be non-judgmental. Full Training provided by Crossroads Care Kent.

What is in it for you

Travel Expenses. References on Request. Training Opportunities around subjects such as Cancer and Mental Health.

Time Commitment

1-2 hours a week, flexible to the volunteer.

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Opportunities local to you across Kent, including but not limited to Dartford, Gravesend, Swanley, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Malling, Weald, Folkestone, Dover, Deal, Thanet, Canterbury, Faversham, Sittingbourne, Sheppey.

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18+
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