CLAN Cancer Support

The charity is currently seeking volunteers to help deliver its vital listening and support service, which enables people impacted by a cancer diagnosis to speak to someone about their cancer journey.

The volunteering opportunity is available across Clan centres in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Orkney and Shetland.

Other opportunities include retail volunteers to support their shops located in Rosemount, Peterhead and Ballater, and supporting the charity’s walking group as a leader.

Clan recommends that volunteers commit to a minimum of three and a half hours of time per week.

Retail or customer service experience is preferred for retail volunteering opportunities, with all training provided by the charity. All volunteers will be required to undergo PVG checks, which are arranged by Clan.

Pamela Fenton, Clan’s volunteer team leader said “Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at Clan, and we currently have some great opportunities available in Aberdeen for people to play an active role in supporting local people with cancer.

“The benefits of volunteering can be felt by the charity and the volunteer – you’ll meet new people, develop valuable skills, and gain experiences that can enrich your personal and working life.” 

Successful listening and support applicants will be required to complete a training course ahead of taking on their new voluntary positions.

Clan provides emotional and physical support for people of all ages who are impacted by a cancer diagnosis with the charity providing more than 10,000 support sessions to clients in the last year.  

Pamela added; “We are eternally grateful to every volunteer who gives their time to Clan. Their dedication enables us to provide first class support services to local people and families impacted by cancer, and their contribution makes a real difference in their community.”

For more information on the opportunities available and to apply, please visit: https://www.clancancersupport.org/volunteering/