Thank you for your interest in our Hospital Support Volunteer Role. Ayrshire Cancer Support has operated since 1982, providing emotional support and practical help to those affected by cancer in Ayrshire. Our Volunteers make a vital contribution, by enabling the continuation of the support we offer. Kind, Caring, Compassionate? Our Hospital Support Volunteers are directly involved with visitors to the Kyle Ward Oncology Day Unit (Ailsa Campus, Ayr), offering support in a safe and positive environment, where there is also continuous support from NHS staff and other volunteers. Our Hospital Support Volunteers…  Enjoy interacting with people.  Are supportive, non-judgemental and accepting of others.  Provide warmth, sensitivity and a willingness to listen.  Display patience and understanding.  Are caring, empathetic, and have a sensitive approach.  Understand the importance of confidentiality and providing a regular commitment.  Contribute to the valuable services provided by Ayrshire Cancer Support We ask our Hospital Support Volunteers to…  Undertake training relevant to the role – which includes shadowing a Hospital Support Volunteer.  Adhere to the policies and procedures of ACS.  Offer a warm welcome in clinical waiting areas.  Put visitors and patients at ease, providing a listening ear with an understanding manner.  Offer and prepare light refreshments (tea/coffee/water/juice).  Be familiar with the services offered by ACS. Our Hospital Support Volunteers offer emotional support, but must not offer advice or medical opinion on a patient’s treatment. Our Volunteers are in place to complement the work of staff and are not used to replace roles normally undertaken by employees. Associated Travel Expenses will be reimbursed If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss the opportunity, please contact us at volunteering@ayrshirecs.org or call us on 01563 538008.

Thank you for your interest in our Centre Support Volunteer Role. Ayrshire Cancer Support has operated since 1982, providing emotional support and practical help to those affected by cancer in Ayrshire. Our Volunteers make a vital contribution, by enabling the continuation of the support we offer. Kind, Caring, Compassionate? Our Centre Support Volunteers are directly involved with visitors to our Drop-In areas within our Centres (Kilmarnock and Ayr), offering support in a safe and positive environment during our opening hours between Monday and Friday. There is also continuous support from our staff and other volunteers. Volunteer coverage is provided between 9.00am to 1.00am or 1.00pm to 5.00pm on a chosen day or days of the week. Our Centre Support Volunteers…  Enjoy interacting with people.  Are supportive, non-judgemental and accepting of others.  Provide warmth, sensitivity and a willingness to listen.  Display patience and understanding.  Are caring, empathetic, and have a sensitive approach.  Understand the importance of confidentiality and providing a regular commitment.  Contribute to the valuable services provided by Ayrshire Cancer Support We ask our Centre Support Volunteers to…  Undertake training relevant to the role – which includes shadowing a Centre Support Volunteer.  Adhere to the policies and procedures of ACS.  Offer a warm welcome in our Drop-In area(s).  Put visitors and patients at ease, providing a listening ear with an understanding manner.  Offer and prepare light refreshments (tea/coffee/water/juice).  Be familiar with the services offered by ACS.  Handle and receipt monetary donations received within our centres. Our Centre Support Volunteers offer emotional support, but must not offer advice or medical opinion on a patient’s treatment. Our Volunteers are in place to complement the work of staff and are not used to replace roles normally undertaken by employees. Associated Travel Expenses will be reimbursed. If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss the opportunity, please contact us at volunteering@ayrshirecs.org or call us on 01563 538008.

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland are currently recruiting for friendly volunteers to help support individuals living with chest, heart and stroke conditions. This volunteering opportunity involves supporting individuals to participate in person centred interests, access social opportunities and, if required, provide communication support. For more information on all our opportunities and to apply: email: volunteering@chss.org.uk Alternatively, for an informal chat contact you Community Services Support Coordinator: Alison Corbett - alison.corbett@chss.org.uk Mob: 07826906264

From lending a hand at a local group to weekly telephone calls, there are lots of ways to directly support people with our conditions. Whatever your skillset, wherever you are in Scotland, you can help us support people to live the life they want to lead, following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, stroke, or Long Covid. No experience is needed to volunteer, as full training is provided. We deliver our community support services in person, virtually or via telephone, in communities across Scotland. Apply today and help us ensure no life is half lived.