Cancer Services Support Volunteer

Our cancers services unit supports our chemotherapy day unit and runs outpatient clinics in oncology, haematology and palliative care. In addition to chemotherapy; systemic anti-cancer, supportive treatments and counselling sessions are provided. As a cancer services support volunteer, you will support our patients in the waiting room; offering refreshments to those waiting and supporting patients during their treatment as a companion and provide any support that they need.

Skills

• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic
• Friendly and approachable, providing companionship and reassurance
• Non-judgemental and able to set aside own moral and religious beliefs
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Able to use initiative
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Observant and able to report concerns to the appropriate person as required
• Recognition of importance of boundaries