We are seeking compassionate and caring Therapists to join our team as volunteers, providing therapy to patients with cancer. As a Volunteer Therapist, you will offer holistic support to cancer patients, helping alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life, and promote overall well-being through complementary therapy.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
You will join a fabulous community of like-minded, supportive therapists, and also be supported by our staff and volunteer admin team, who arrange your appointments. We also provide materials eg: towels, waxes and oils for therapists, and can help towards reasonable travel costs.
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.
Best of all, you will probably leave each session with a warm glow and real sense of pride, knowing you have positively impacted the lives of people living with cancer.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
My Cancer My Choices aims to treat all volunteers and applicants fairly and equally. My Cancer My Choices is committed to creating a safe, diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for volunteer opportunities without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital or veteran status. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities and those with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & CONTACT INFORMATION
If you would like to apply, request any adjustments when applying, or require further information, please initially register your interest using the button above. For applications, we request a short cover letter (maximum 2 pages) together with your CV.
In West Berkshire, we offer our services at The Deanwood Therapy Centre, Stockcross, near Newbury.
About My Cancer My Choices
At MCMC, we're dedicated to enabling and 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. You will make a positive impact by enhancing the wellbeing of those living with cancer and develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive environment.
What skills do I need?
We are looking for compassionate and caring therapists, who want to enhance the wellbeing of people living with cancer in our local area.
We really appreciate all the time you will give to people with cancer in Berkshire. You are a vital part of the charity, and we seek the following from our volunteers to deliver the best quality experience to our service users:
- Certified in relevant qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Maintain confidentiality/boundaries
- Empathetic
- Trustworthy
- Reliable and flexible
- Confident to flag any concern regarding treatment
- Willing to learn and take part in relevant training/CPD
To volunteer, all therapists will need to provide the following:
- Certificates of qualification/s
- Certificate of insurance
- Membership of governing body (if relevant)
- CV
- 2 satisfactory references covering the last 3 years
Our therapists must be legally eligible to volunteer in the UK and pass our screening process, including references, DBS, and occupational health checks. Acupuncturists will need the appropriate local authority licence, which we can assist with obtaining if it is not already in place.
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Details
We currently offer one-to-one complementary therapies to our service users Monday-Thursday daytimes. Hours and location will be dependent on your availability and location and will be discussed in the interview process. Most therapists volunteer to provide treatments to 3 service users (3 hours) on a weekly or twice weekly basis. Therapists delivering our mindfulness or yoga courses usually volunteer to run a 6-8 week course, virtually or in-person, and this may be daytime or evening, a few times each year.
Where does this role take place?
In West Berkshire, we offer our services at
The Deanwood Therapy Centre
Stockcross
Near Newbury
RG20 8JP
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