Interested in volunteering to support people affected by cancer?

Macmillan @ West Lothian

Could you give some time to help us offer support to anyone affected by cancer at our information and support service?

Volunteers can come from any background, should have good communication skills and a helpful, friendly manner.

We are looking for people to join us as

• Information and Support volunteers
• Community based volunteers (Oncology Ward St John's Hospital)

Full Training and support will be provided:

To find out more call us on 01506 283053 or email macmillanWestLothian@westlothian.gov.uk

Macmillan @ West Lothian is a volunteer led cancer information and support service, based in local partnership centres across the county. We are looking for male and female volunteers to help deliver this service and provide support to anyone affected by cancer at weekly drop in sessions and community events.

Volunteers will be asked to commit 2 - 3 hours each week to offer visitors a listening ear, information that meets their needs and help to access specialist services such as welfare rights advice and counselling.

Volunteers can come from any background and should have good communication skills and a helpful, friendly manner. Volunteers should be over 18 and willing to commit to role related training

Full training and support and out of pocket travel expenses will be provided.

Find out what its like to volunteer with Macmillan @West Lothian

Jim Watson, our Information and Support Volunteer explains more about Macmillan @ West Lothian and what it's like to volunteer with us. You can view the video on What its like to volunteer with Macmillan @ West Lothian