The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity Mobile Trolley Volunteer - The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

We are looking for volunteers to work in our mobile shop at The Royal Marsden in Sutton. The mobile shop is a really important service for patients and families on the wards, providing items which help make their stay in hospital more comfortable.

About the Organisation

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

What you will be doing

We are looking for volunteers to work in our mobile shop at The Royal Marsden in Sutton. The mobile shop is a really important service for patients and families on the wards, providing items which help make their stay in hospital more comfortable.
What you will do:
You will be an ambassador for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, carrying out tasks such as:

visiting wards and engaging with patients
cash handling
answering questions about the products on sale
recording items sold & restocking the mobile shop
manual handling of the trolley with a partnered volunteer
 
We aim to run an inclusive volunteering programme and actively welcome applications from people who have been affected by cancer. We would help support volunteers with disabilities in any way we can.

What's in it for you?

What we can offer you:

• Part of a friendly team

• Induction training

• On-going support and advice

• Regular e-news updates about the Charity

• The opportunity to meet other volunteers through forums and events, such as our annual thank you event

• Experience of working in the charity sector

What skills will you need?

Activities
General & Helping
 
Skills & Attributes
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Helpful & Caring, Listening Skills
 
Skills Description
We need people who are: friendly and happy to chat to members of the public able to work well as part of a team committed and reliable passionate about making a difference to cancer patients

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment

We would prefer it if you are able to volunteer with us for a minimum of 3-6 months • Please note this is an afternoon role - due to protected meal & rest times, the trolley may only visit the wards from 2pm.

 

Role Address

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity Downs Road Sutton, SM2 5PT

The role is based at The Royal Marsden Hospital, there are entrances on Cotswold Road & Downs Road. The hospital can be accessed from entrances on Downs Road and Cotswold Road. There are various buses that serve the entrance to the hospital - S3 & S4 and the S1, 420 & 80 stop a short walk away.

How can I apply?

Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation.   It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below. 

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