About Bowel Cancer UK We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care. Role Summary This role is part of our wider awareness programme and is crucial to meet our strategy aims of increasing awareness and understanding of bowel cancer across the UK. Our aim is to provide accurate information and advice about bowel cancer signs and symptoms. This flexible opportunity enables you as a volunteer to represent Bowel Cancer UK both nationally and at a local level, by delivering PowerPoint presentations (standardised template created by Bowel Cancer UK) either virtually over zoom or to your local community (i.e. community groups and workplaces). We encourage volunteers to add their own experience of bowel cancer when delivering these talks: we believe that people with experience of bowel cancer, either personally or through a family member or friend, are uniquely equipped to raise awareness and deliver these talks. Main duties and responsibilities • To deliver key messages on bowel cancer and the work of Bowel Cancer UK to a range of audiences (organisations, groups, clubs, workplaces) • To add your personal experience of bowel cancer to the standard presentation (where appropriate) • To always reflect the values and behaviours of Bowel Cancer UK • To act as an ambassador for Bowel Cancer UK at a local level, displaying energy, enthusiasm and commitment to our aims • To aim to deliver the equivalent of one talk per month, i.e., 12 per year. This is an aspirational and flexible target • To ensure information in the local community is relevant and up to date • To establish connections with local organisations and community groups What you could get out of this volunteer role • The opportunity to: o make a direct difference to people affected by bowel cancer o increase early diagnosis of bowel cancer by sharing your experience and raising vital awareness of bowel cancer signs, symptoms and screening o share your own stories and experiences o interact with other volunteers at Bowel Cancer UK • Experience of public speaking and promoting public health initiatives • Quality training and ongoing support from the Bowel Cancer UK team • References for future employers or activities Knowledge, skills and abilities • Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills • An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection • Confident public speaker • Able to communicate with people from various backgrounds and with different levels of understanding • Good basic IT experience or experience of using Zoom • Reliable and trustworthy Training and support provided • Role specific training including but not exclusive to; GDPR, safeguarding, presentation skills and training on how to deliver our awareness materials • Training to use Zoom and/or Teams can be provided if needed (virtual delivery of our awareness talks is optional, some of our volunteers only deliver talks in person) • Regular virtual and face to face volunteer social opportunities (optional) • Volunteer newsletter to hear about our wider work • Regular support and supervision from Bowel Cancer UK staff

Marie Curie Companion is a professional service provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. The service would not be able to reach those most in need if it was not for the commitment and hard work of the volunteers delivering the service. Companion Volunteers provide companionship and emotional support, practical support, short breaks for carers and help with signposting for information and support. Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks: Carry out weekly visits with the person(s) you’re supporting, as agreed with the Volunteer Co-ordinator. This could be in a variety of settings, eg family home, a care home or in the community. Provide one-to-one companionship and support. For example: offering a listening ear and spending time engaging in every-day conversation, activities or hobbies with the person you are supporting. Driving clients to pre-arranged health or social care (e.g. to medical appointments) or taking short trips out. Helping with small, daily tasks, e.g. making tea or accessing the internet. Allowing carers to have a short break. You may be supporting your client’s family or carers before or during bereavement. This may involve offering emotional support, signposting to relevant local support services or finding out information as requested (This is only an outline as support will vary according to individual needs. Companion volunteers do not provide nursing or personal care, or offer counselling or advice) Keep your manager informed of any changes to the situation, or any significant happenings in connection to the person you’re supporting and/or their family, either in person or by phone Submit regular visit reports to your manager and update relevant computer systems as required Be reliable and committed to regularly spending time with someone and offering support Attend individual sessions with your Volunteer Co-ordinator, training and group events as required Represent the Marie Curie Companion service positively to those using the service For more information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer role, please contact the Volunteering Operations Team at volunteering@mariecurie.org.uk ABOUT US Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

WaterAid Speakers are trained volunteers that deliver inspiring talks and workshops, to raise awareness about the importance of clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, to transform peoples’ lives for good. Our Speaker volunteers engage audiences about the important work of WaterAid, inspiring them to take action, as they speak with schools, universities, businesses, youth groups, religious places of worship, service organisations, and many more. WaterAid Speakers: •Deliver a minimum of four talks or workshops per year, either online and/or face to face. •Deliver talks or workshops on key days such as: World Water Day on 22 March, World Toilet Day on 19 November, Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May and Global Handwashing Day on 15 October. •Contact new audiences to organise and deliver talk and workshop opportunities. •Complete online Speaker Network training and adhere to volunteer guidance and best practise. •Make use of our public speaking resources (such as PowerPoint presentations) included in our Speaker e-newsletter, emails, and online resource library. •Keep up to date with our key messages, appeals, campaigns, fundraising and volunteering. •Regularly liaise with the Speaker Network team about talks and workshops. •Provide feedback on talks or workshops by completing the online evaluations. •Provide support to new Speakers around their public speaking development. •Demonstrate the WaterAid values including being considerate when representing WaterAid and always leaving others with a positive view of our organisation and the work that we do. A fantastic opportunity to help and make a real difference. All volunteers are greatly appreciated. To become a WaterAid Volunteer or for more information please email speakers@wateraid.org

At Marie Curie we value the voices of people who have lived experiences and believe they can help us achieve our strategic objective to ensure the best experience for people in death, dying and bereavement. We are looking for community engagement volunteers to work alongside our community engagement team Why we need your help At Marie Curie we value the voices of people who have lived experiences and believe they can help us achieve our strategic objective to ensure the best experience for people in death, dying and bereavement. We are looking for community engagement volunteers to work alongside our community engagement team Engage with local community groups/services to raise awareness of the range of Marie Curie support services (including our national services) Engage with and bring together people in communities (especially those who are poorly served by end of life care), to understand their experiences. Support Marie Curie in co -designing and developing new and existing services to support people at the end of life or in their bereavement. Feel confident in sharing their story and listening to others in an open and sensitive way. What we need you to do Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks: Provide input and advice and share your experiences Act as an ambassador and advocate for the charity supporting our work Engage with local organisations and represent the views and perspectives of people living with or caring for someone with a terminal illness, or who have been bereaved. Engage with local communities to listen to and learn from their experiences of end-of-life care and bereavement support and ensure that these experiences are shared with the local Marie Curie teams. Provide a good geographical spread across the relevant local area Available to meet regularly with the Community Engagement Team What skills or experience do you need? Feel confident and able to share your story to a diverse audience. Passionate about the charity, its strategic objectives and to improve care for terminally ill people and their families Willing, enthusiastic and able to commit time to Marie Curie Experience of relevant fields e.g. palliative care, medical and nursing, NHS, raising funds, devolved government or local government in the relevant country Active in local networks and able to influence - links to local companies, trusts, opinion-formers and decision-makers Strong interpersonal skills and willing to interact at all levels within the local community Able to work as part of a team with Marie Curie staff, at local and national level, and other Marie Curie volunteers Promote and demonstrate the values of the organisation through their behaviour by acting in accordance with the Nolan principles What we can offer you: An excellent opportunity to build on your skills in a health care environment An induction, training, support and supervision in your role Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses What we ask of you: To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines To complete an induction and any training relate to the role Marie Curie is committed to being a diverse and inclusive charity. We aim to demonstrate support for all of our staff and volunteers, valuing each individual’s contribution regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to our staff and volunteers and to taking steps to ensure our staff and volunteers are protected from discrimination. ABOUT US Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Marie Curie is committed to being a diverse and inclusive charity. We aim to demonstrate support for all of our staff and volunteers, valuing each individual’s contribution regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to our staff and volunteers and to taking steps to ensure our staff and volunteers are protected from discrimination.