When serious illness strikes, we're here to help people in our community get the best out of every day. From the moment of diagnosis our specialist teams work with each individual to provide the ...
Macmillan HOPE (Helping Overcoming Problems Effectively) course volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Long term role
Contact person
Team Rennie Grove Peace
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Requirements
#108620
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Would you like to support people living with cancer? We will be running HOPE courses in Watford and St Albans twice a year for 6 weeks at a time.
Summary
We are looking for an empathetic volunteer to support our Senior Occupational Therapist to deliver the Macmillan HOPE or "Take control" course. The course is for people who have had cancer or who are currently relatively stable with their illness. It provides education, support and self-management strategies for people to manage their condition more independently.
You may have personal experience of living with cancer, or just want to support others.
Detailed description
We're looking for a kind, compassionate person to volunteer their time and talents at our hospice. If you have your own personal experience of cancer, or just want to help, we'd love to talk to you.
✨ What you’ll be doing:
- Working with the Senior Occupational Therapist to introduce activities and encourage everyone to get involved
- Listen openly and carefully to everyone, and share your own experience if relevant
- Help to set up, prepare refreshments and tidy up afterwards
💚 What we’re hoping for:
- Someone empathetic and non-judgmental
- Experience or interest in working with people living with cancer
- A willingness to work with people facing serious illness, with sensitivity and care
💚 What’s in it for you:
- The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives during a deeply meaningful time
- A warm, supportive environment where your presence truly matters
- Experience working in a unique and emotionally rich setting
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About Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care
When serious illness strikes, we're here to help people in our community get the best out of every day. From the moment of diagnosis our specialist teams work with each individual to provide the compassionate care they need, in the place that's best for them. This is what we call: extraordinary care, anywhere.
We know that life-limiting illness doesn't just affect the individual, so we care for those around each patient, too – both during an illness and through bereavement.
It takes a whole community to provide this care to everybody who needs it. Our volunteers, supporters and champions in the community are the driving force behind everything we do.
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