Location: Online, with opportunities for future in-person sessions.
What you will be doing
As a Peer Services Peer Support Host/Co-host volunteer your tasks could include:
- Assist with hosting in-person support sessions (upcoming)
- Hosting online evening sessions
- Present and co-host a themed peer support session on a topic of your choice (Spring 2025)
Who we are looking for
Essential Skills
Experience in facilitating peer support, or similar emotional support spaces (e.g. experience as a counsellor, religious leader, community leader, etc); Speaking English; Reading English; Writing English.
Bonus Skills
Confident public speaker/presenter; Digital presentation tools such as Powerpoint; Online video calling software such as Zoom; Travel to in-person locations.
LGBTIQ+/Cancer lived experience
It is essential for volunteers interested in this role to be LGBTIQ+ and/or have lived experience of cancer. Those without lived experience but with allyship and compassion for these experiences, and/or professional experience working with these communities, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Frequency
Ad-hoc, quarterly, and monthly opportunities.
Training offered
Volunteer Onboarding (if not already completed); Introduction to OP’s Peer Support (if not already completed); Safeguarding, Peer Support Code of Conduct; Peer Services Standards.
DBS
It will be necessary to undergo a DBS check/have a current DBS certificate for this volunteer role.
If you’re interested in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to learn more and start your journey with OUTpatients by submitting your application (Form Link)