Cancer Champion Volunteering in North Shields
Published on 02 July 2024 11:29 AM
The Fishermen's Mission is working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to provide a cancer community programme, a first of its kind with the maritime sector.
Established in 1881, the Fishermen's Mission has a long history of providing support to active and former fishermen and their families. C Aware is a small and friendly team supported by Cancer Champion Volunteers; members of the community who bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team.
Based at North Shields Fish Quay, they work alongside the fishing community to increase awareness and knowledge of cancer, associated risks, symptoms, treatment, aftercare, and supporting organisations in the area.
What being a Cancer Champion Volunteer involves
The Fishermen's Mission are looking for members of the community to become Cancer Champion Volunteers to work with the North Shields fishing community.
This will involve:
- Co-delivery of cancer awareness groups
- Co-delivery of Community Focus Groups
- Delivering C Aware PowerPoint presentations
- Planning and delivering events and campaigns
- Promotion of the C Aware Programme
- Signposting to relevant cancer services
- Attending local volunteering events as a Fishermen's Mission Volunteer Representative
The Fishermen's Mission value the input provided by their Cancer Champion Volunteers; they invest in their volunteers so that they receive the best possible volunteering experience.
Cancer Champion Volunteers will receive:
- The Fishermen's Mission Induction
- A briefing on The Fishermen's Mission & Macmillan Cancer Support resources
- Access to cancer awareness sessions
- Opportunity to enhance/develop your skills
- Feel a sense of purpose
- Reward and recognition
- Building community connections
- Meet new people
- Improve job opportunities
- Access to Cancer Champion Volunteer training
Become a Cancer Champion Volunteer
To find out more about becoming a Cancer Champion Volunteer, call Sandra Heron, Cancer Community Volunteer Lead at The Fishermen's Mission, on 07741 200 845. Alternatively, you can email the team at Caware@fishermensmission.org.uk.
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