Bring your organisational and communication skills to support a tram of volunteers to deliver our telephone Buddy, Digital Buddy and Community Buddy Services. This is a varied role and below are some examples of activities you could be involved with. Together, we can be right there for people with cancer. What you will be doing - leading initial home visits and risk assessments for Community Buddying - inputting and updating sensitive personal information on our data system - matching service users and volunteers, following our matching process - checking in with service users and volunteers after first call or visit - supporting Buddy Volunteer recruitment and induction - acting as a point of contact for Buddy Volunteers regarding wellbeing, offering group support sessions and signposting to wellbeing resources - attending regular team meetings to share good practice - having regular calls and meetings with a Volunteering Services Delivery Lead What's in it for you - meet new people as part of a friendly team that makes a difference - enjoy a rewarding experience making a difference to people living with cancer who are especially isolated - use and develop your communication and people skills - ongoing support from your volunteer manager - receive an induction, relevant training, and support you need to carry out your role, and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines)

Based from TD1 2HQ We have community led outreach volunteering opportunities throughout the Scottish Borders including but not limited to Hawick, Peebles, Eyemouth, Galashiels, Cheviot and Teviot. We are looking for volunteers who • Can commit to volunteer at least half a day per week – Monday to Friday • Are able to drive and have use of a vehicle, this is preferred if providing outreach support but not essential. If you will be driving for this role you need to have held a full driving licence for at least 2 years which allows you to drive in the UK. • Have good communication skills. • Are warm, friendly and able to empathise with others. Are reliable and passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable people. Are available to undertake the required e-learning modules and Zoom training sessions within the first few months of volunteering. What you will be doing Visit people in hospital as they are getting ready to go home. Bring people home from hospital. Help someone settle in when they first arrive home. Support with shopping and collecting prescriptions. Help people find further support if they need it. Keep records of tasks. The skills you need Warm and friendly with empathy for others. Good communication skills. Encouraging and supportive. Enjoy meeting and spending time with new people. Can work independently and as a part of a team. Able to commit to a regular shift.

Why we want you 1 in 5 people in the UK say they are lonely. Volunteers like you help people to gain confidence so that they can reconnect with their local community. What you will be doing Give companionship to people in their home or in the community. Help people to build confidence and self-esteem. Support people with everyday tasks such as shopping or doctor appointments. Help people to use local community services and social groups. Keep records of tasks. What's in it for you Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team. A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones. All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training). Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training. An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives

Why we want you 1 in 5 people in the UK say they are lonely. Volunteers like you help people to gain confidence so that they can reconnect with their local community. What you will be doing Give companionship to people in their home or in the community. Help people to build confidence and self-esteem. Support people with everyday tasks such as shopping or doctor appointments. Help people to use local community services and social groups. Keep records of tasks. What's in it for you Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team. A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones. All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training). Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training. An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives.