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Oncology Carers Stand Volunteer
Contact person
Zoe Warner
#111735
Scan me or visit www.govolunteerglos.org/o/Gloucestershire-Carers-Hub/opportunities/Oncology-Carers-Stand-Volunteer/111735 to join
Summary
We are looking for compassionate and approachable volunteers to support our Oncology Carers Stand at Cheltenham general hospital
Detailed description
Oncology Carers Stand Volunteer
Location: Oncology Department
Organisation: Gloucestershire Carers Hub
Hours:
Supporting Carers through one of life’s toughest journeys
We are looking for compassionate and approachable volunteers to support our Oncology Carers Stand. This role is dedicated to helping Carers who are supporting someone undergoing cancer treatment, ensuring they are aware of the help available and feel listened to, understood, and supported.
What you’ll be doing
As an Oncology Carers Stand Volunteer, you will:
- Identify Carers who may be supporting a loved one through cancer treatment
- Provide tailored signposting to Gloucestershire Carers Hub services, including emotional support, information, training, wellbeing activities, etc.
- Offer a calm and welcoming presence for Carers who may be anxious, overwhelmed, or exhausted.
- Liaise with Carers, oncology staff, and other healthcare professionals in a respectful and collaborative way
- Raise awareness of Carers Hub services within the Oncology Department
- Encourage referrals and ensure Carers know how to register for ongoing support
What we’re looking for
You don’t need any clinical experience—just empathy and kindness:
- Warm, patient, and comfortable engaging with people during emotional times
- Able to listen without judgement
- Confident in a clinical environment
- Reliable, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality
- Good communication and people skills
What you’ll gain
- Full training, support, and supervision with Gloucestershire Carers Hub
- Experience supporting Carers within a specialist oncology setting
- Increased confidence in communication, empathy, and support skills
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to Carers during a challenging time
- A valued role within a supportive volunteer community
All volunteers will have training provided a DBS and references checks
What volunteers need
😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
About Gloucestershire Carers Hub
We pride ourselves on providing a person centred approach to any Carer who registers or is referred to us. Our experienced and friendly local team are here for you to ensure you have the support, information and time to think about you.
If you register with the Carers Hub you will have access to free information, guidance, support, to empower you in your caring role. This could help you to meet other carers and to interact with others in a safe space.
The Carers Hub is an easily accessed service where you can gain support, feel valued and offload your worries or concerns.
What help can I get from Gloucestershire Carers Hub?
Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), from our supportive Triage team
Wellbeing support
Signposting to other services
Contingency Planning Support
Benefits and financial advice
Full carers assessments, support planning and reviews
Access to groups
Training, social gatherings and activities
Access to the Carer Aware Discount Scheme
Professional counselling service
Buddy Up
Employment support
We offer a safe space to talk about you and your caring role, we will work with you to identify how we can support you.