Macmillan Representative (North Manchester)

At Macmillan, we do whatever it takes for people living with cancer. Do you have an interest in your local community and a desire to help people living with cancer? If you would be interested in speaking to local community groups and businesses to help raise awareness of cancer and the support and services Macmillan Cancer Support can offer, then this volunteering role may be for you.

In the Macmillan Representative role, you would talk to small groups about the work of Macmillan and give them recognition for any fundraising they may have delivered on our behalf. Part of this role would also be to collect, process, and bank donations on our behalf. This is an important volunteer role to support our work in the community and ensure awareness of Macmillan’s services and support is shared across the local area. If you would like to be part of our wonderful Macmillan Representative team, apply to volunteer today!

What you will be doing:

• Representing Macmillan in your local community and with local groups and/or businesses to raise awareness of ways that people can support Macmillan.
• Speaking about Macmillan at local events, sharing why you support our work and Macmillan’s need for public support.
• Helping to organise fundraising events such as bucket collections.
• Collecting cash and cheques from supporters, thanking them and paying donations into our bank account.
• Researching community groups to speak to or identifying new fundraising opportunities.
• Other small projects that will support local initiatives which will be suited to your skills and experience.

Be part of a UK-wide community of volunteers, known as Macmillan’s Action Team. You will hear about one-off volunteering opportunities in your local area and you can choose to help if and when it suits you.

The skills you need:

• Strong communication skills and an interest in connecting with people.
• An interest in your local area with the ability to travel locally (travel costs can be reimbursed within our guidelines).
• Ability to carry out basic online research.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good planning and prioritising skills.
• Good basic IT skills.
• Public speaking skills (this skill is optional, and Macmillan will provide training and resources for talks if you want to do this part of the role).
• Ability to follow Macmillan Policies and Procedures to keep you and the charity safeguarded and in accordance with charity guidelines.

What’s in it for you:

• Help people affected by cancer by raising awareness in your local community.
• Learn more about Macmillan, cancer, and services in your local area.
• Be part of our friendly fundraising and volunteering teams and carry out a varied and interesting role.
• Develop your public speaking skills.
• Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out your role, and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines).

Our vision is to develop a diverse and inclusive culture that empowers and enables everyone to be their best when giving time, energy and experience. We will strive to meet the different needs of people who choose to give their time, and work hard to improve accessibility – both face to face and online – to give everyone the best possible experience.