Oncology Host – Thames Hospital

Thames

Organisation Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society
Category Hosting
Hours Working Hours

In this rewarding role, being compassionate and organised is vital. You will also need that extra “sixth sense” to know the right help to offer at the right time, whether that’s providing a reassuring welcome, offering a well-timed cup of tea and a chat, or helping clients connect with Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty, our Support Groups, and Nurse Navigator liaisons.

As part of our 3,000-strong network of volunteers across the country, you will belong to an important community supporting clients and their supporters through their treatment journey.

You will be joining an awesome team of volunteers in Thames who support each other and do amazing mahi. We offer regular shifts, whether once a month or once a week, as well as more casual, on-call volunteering to cover absences when needed.

Requirements:

  • Discreet and careful with private patient information
  • A positive person with good communication skills
  • Sensitive to the emotions of other people
  • Reliable and organised
  • Comfortable in a hospital/clinical environment
  • Confidence working independently as well as part of a team
  • Ability to remain calm in emotionally sensitive situations

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

Scheduled Days - You can choose whichever day(s) and shift(s) suit your schedule

  • Tuesday – morning or afternoon (one volunteer per shift)
  • Wednesday – morning or afternoon (one volunteer per shift)
  • Thursday – morning or afternoon (one volunteer per shift)

Hours:

  • Morning shift: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Afternoon shift: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Getting started:

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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