Volunteering

Beechwood could not exist without its team of volunteers.  These wonderful people undertake many tasks and details of some of them are given below.

If you would like to volunteer please contact Lorraine Fairclough at Beechwood on 0161 476 0384 or send an e-mail to: volunteering@beechwoodcancercare.co.uk

Alternatively you can download an application form (PDF format) from here and return in to the following address:

Lorraine Fairclough
Beechwood Cancer Care Centre
Chelford Grove
Stockport
SK3 8LS

PLEASE NOTE

Volunteers will be invited to attend an informal interview before they commence work with us. They must also provide 2 reliable referees; some of our volunteers are subject to a CRB check. (Criminal Records Bureau)

Café (Within Stockport Magistrates Court)

The Café opens from 9.30am -3.30pm Monday to Friday. We would appreciate any hours that you can give Cooking & Food preparation involved (Food awareness certificate training would be available) Making tea/coffee/drinks Serving customers Cash handling and using a till Loading & unloading dishwasher General kitchen duties

Complementary Therapist

Are you a qualified complementary therapist in Aromatherapy, Reflexology or Reiki? As part of the Beechwood programme our patients and carers are offered a complementary therapy.

Drivers

Many of our patients are unable to get to Beechwood, either because they do not have a car or because their illness makes public transport difficult. We have a team of drivers who use their own vehicles to transport patients to and from our centre. A mileage allowance is paid and drivers should inform their insurers of their volunteer activities.

Fundraising Volunteers

Our fundraising volunteers usually meet the first Monday of the month from 1.30pm at the centre and help arrange events throughout the year and support the charity. We need people who care enough to give their time to help Beechwood continue its vital work. This very active group meet regularly and organise and support numerous events. They help raise much needed funds for the centre as well as providing enjoyable social events. Listed below are a few of the events where we need your help Bag Packing Festive Fairs Santa Sleigh Collections Selling Raffle Tickets

Our fundraisers are also Ambassador’s for Beechwood. As an Ambassador, your voice is the most powerful tool you have informing people of who we are and what we do and encouraging others to become a part of our fundraising team. Some events may involve receiving a cheque on behalf of Beechwood and saying a few words about our services. We’ll provide you with the relevant training to confidently represent Beechwood

General Volunteers

Many of our volunteers spend time at our centre with the patients and undertake tasks such as making drinks, helping patients up and down the stairs or use the lift. They may simply sit with and talk to patients to help them to relax. Our general volunteers also help at lunch time. They DO NOT carry out any medical tasks and they do not have access to any patient health information

Shop Volunteers

Beechwood has four charity shops which rely heavily on volunteers. There are many different tasks which include:

• Receiving and sorting donated goods
• Steaming
• Pricing
• Window displays, merchandising
• Serving customers
• General housekeeping
• They may occasionally be required to lift items and so must be reasonably fit