Volunteer Counsellor

1. Why we want you?

Bring your skills, knowledge and experience as a qualified counsellor to provide support to people living with cancer. Give 3 hours a week or more to offer sessions that will make a real difference to the people supported by the Cherry Lodge team.

2. What you will be doing

Provide 8-10 counselling sessions one-to-one with people affected by cancer over consecutive weeks, working with the nurses for the positive benefit of each person.

3. The skills you need

We are looking for reliable volunteers who are fully qualified and experienced. You’ll need the following skills:

• A relevant counselling professional qualification and membership with the associated professional governing body

• Your own professional indemnity insurance

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to respond to a range of needs in a flexible, positive and open manner

• Willing to operate as part of a team and refer complex issues to an appropriate member of staff when required.

4. What's in it for you?

• Use and develop your counselling and communication skills, enhancing your CV

• Have a rewarding experience making a difference to people affected by cancer in your community

• Receive an induction, support and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines)

5. Next steps

Please contact Yvonne (Volunteer Coordinator) for an informal chat.

6. Other information

• We cover volunteer expenses (including all travel expenses)

• Does this role require any checks? Yes we carry out DBS checks on all volunteers

• Counsellors need to be fully qualified and experienced