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“Everyone at MCMC is so friendly and welcoming. Any time you are able to give the charity is fully appreciated”
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“I would say to potential volunteer therapists that they would be completely supported by the charity and make an immense difference to our amazing patients”
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It’s great being part of a team that makes a difference to people’s lives.”
Volunteer Meeter Greeter
Volunteering with My Cancer My Choices
At MCMC, we’re dedicated to empowering people with cancer by providing complementary therapies to relieve the side effects of cancer and its treatment. By joining our award winning team, you become an integral part of this mission, contributing directly to the positive impact and enhanced wellbeing that our complementary therapies provide to those living with cancer, and developing your knowledge and skills in a supportive environment.
We couldn’t do what we do without our wonderful volunteers. If you’d like to find out more about sharing your time, energy, expertise, enthusiasm or ideas, please get in contact.
VOLUNTEER TRUSTEE VACANCY
We are currently recruiting for a Trustee Volunteer with fundraising experience:
Role Overview:
Join our dedicated board as a trustee with a background in fundraising to support our charity’s growth and sustainability. Your expertise will help us expand our services, reaching more people diagnosed with cancer.
What You’ll Bring:
– Proven fundraising experience and strategic insight
– Leadership in developing and guiding fundraising efforts
– Passion for our mission, with strong independent judgment
– Teamwork, creativity, and understanding of trusteeship responsibilities
– Commitment to the Nolan principles: integrity, accountability, and leadership
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic direction to enhance our existing fundraising efforts, guiding planning and identifying new revenue sources. With your support, we can continue to meet growing demand and make a significant impact. Skills in campaigning, event planning, bid writing, and governance are especially valued.
If you’re interested in applying for this role please get in touch
Training & Time
Alongside your induction from MCMC at our centres, you will receive mandatory training, provided by the Royal Berkshire Hospital, which can be completed at home. You will also receive a virtual training session on the cancer patient pathway.
People are busy. Life is hectic. We understand that and appreciate any time you can give us, however great or small, it really does all help.
Regular updates
We have Volunteer training days and peer support groups to enhance our knowledge and understanding of what it’s like to live with cancer.
Therapists also receive continuous professional development to enhance the ways they help people with cancer.
Understanding & Flexibility
Some of our volunteers are currently living with cancer, or have personal experience of it.
We really do understand what you’re going through, and are as flexible and supportive as we can be.
VOLUNTEER THERAPIST
Hands-on help for people with cancer.
The caring touch, support and understanding you provide is often all that it takes to help a person with cancer feel like they’re taking control of their health and wellbeing again.
To become a volunteer therapist you’ll need to have a recognised qualification, and have completed the NHS volunteer checks, which we will organise.
Current Therapist Vacancies:
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Volunteer Mindfulness Therapist
Volunteer Reflexology Therapist
Please include a 2-page (maximum) cover letter and CV with your application
VOLUNTEER MEETER GREETER/WELCOMER
Providing the warm welcome that puts our guests at ease.
Often the first contact visitors have with My Cancer My Choices, our meeter greeters help to take bookings and guide visitors through what to expect when they come for a treatment.
You don’t need specialist knowledge, just time, warmth and understanding.
Current Volunteer Vacancies:
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Please include a 2-page (maximum) cover letter and CV with your application
VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER
Finding the means to help us keep going.
We wouldn’t be able to offer the support that we do without the time, energy and enthusiasm of our fundraisers.
Our fundraisers are brand ambassadors and integral to our success, helping us raise essential funds and awareness for our mission to empower people with cancer.