Many of our champions have had a cancer diagnosis or have family members or friends living with cancer.
We cover a large geographical area, and there’s lots to do, so we ask volunteers to choose where and when they would like to volunteer and in the way which suits them best.
For some volunteers they like to visit events and galas and run an information stand, talking to passers-by about the key messages contained in the word SMART.
Others choose to raise awareness in their workplace or at a community group where they volunteer.
Champions also come together every six to eight weeks on a zoom meeting where we discuss progress, how to reach people who might not usually hear about cancer signs and symptoms.
We also organise health and wellbeing roadshows to take health messages out to diverse communities.
WHAT
• Join us on an information stand
• Give an informal talk or a presentation
• Talk to your colleagues about cancer
• Bag up leaflets into small bundles for giving out on visits
• Help us find venues where Champions can deliver talks
• Help design effective flyers/videos and other materials
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• People who want to learn about and share cancer information
• People who can work with us to co-produce attractive materials
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
• Opportunities for further training sessions to increase your skills, employability and CV
• Shared passion – you will work in a small group with fellow champions who are positive and passionate
• Informal networking with others who share a common interest in helping to tackle cancer and raise awareness
• Informal volunteering support will be offered
• The chance to tell your story and achievements through the Cancer Alliance and Yorkshire Cancer Community communication channels to help and inform others ontheir cancer journey.
WHAT DIFFERENCE YOU WILL MAKE
An opportunity to make a real and significant difference to the work of a small patient-led cancer charity and partners delivering the Cancer SMART message.