Cancer Information Centre Volunteer

7 days ago

Adelaide, Australia SEEK Volunteer Full time

We recognise that cancer can be overwhelming but finding the right information and support can often make a world of difference.

Cancer Council SA partners with the Royal Adelaide Hospital to provide a Cancer Information Centre that connects visitors to relevant information, resources, and services through the support of our caring volunteers.

As a Cancer Information Centre Volunteer you will:

- approach and greet visitors to the Centre, maintaining a comfortable and welcoming environment
- provide practical information about Cancer Council SA, CanTeen and Leukaemia Foundation including guidance to evidence-based resources and services
- demonstrate empathy and understanding of people facing a major and distressing illness

You will be provided with full training to ensure you understand the information and services available.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills and an ability to communicate respectfully with people from varied backgrounds

empathy, compassion, and an understanding of people facing a major and distressing illness

the ability to work independently with indirect supervision in a medical environment and spend time with people who may be receiving active treatment

While working at Cancer Council SA all our employees and volunteers must be non-smokers and not use e cigarettes at Cancer Council SA sites and are required to promote a healthy lifestyle and adopt a sun smart attitude.

The successful volunteer will be a non-smoker.

Companionship & Social Support , Counselling & Help Line

Suitable for

Skilled Volunteers , Wheelchair Access

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Training

Online and in person training provided

Time required

Weekly, fortnightly, or casual shifts are available across a range of days and times (Monday to Friday only).Shift hours are generally 4 hours.

Requirements

- National Police Certificate

*Please note:*As each organisation provides different levels/types of insurance, volunteers are reminded to check with the organisation as to the type of insurance provided for volunteers (e.g. Voluntary Workers Personal Accident Insurance).*Best practice volunteer involvement recommends that a volunteer role should not be more than 15-16 hours per week.

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