Please read our frequently asked questions sheet before completing this form.
Are you applying for a specific volunteer role? Yes/No
If yes, please write the name of the role here:
Please tell us about which volunteer roles you are interested in (not all roles are available in every area). Please e-mail for information about services local to you
About You
Personal Details
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Last name
Address
Town
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Telephone (daytime)
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Emergency Contact Details
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Relationship
Contact number
I am over 18 years old (please tick)
Please note that not all our roles are open to people under 18. If you are under 18, please e-mail the volunteering team at or phone 020 7840 4979 to check which opportunities are available to you
Your Skills, Experience and Motivation
Please tell us about your skills and experience and, if you are applying for a specific role, how these fit the skills asked for in the role description.
Why do you want to volunteer with Macmillan Cancer Support?
What skills or experience do you hope to gain through volunteering with Macmillan?
When are you available? Please see our frequently asked questions for more information.
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Is there anything we need to know about you to provide you with proper support?
At Macmillan we aim to meet your needs so your time spent volunteering with us is as comfortable as possible. If you require additional support or equipment to assist you during your time volunteering for us please tell us so we can plan to meet your requirements.
References
Please provide two references from people who can comment on your experience and your suitability to volunteer with Macmillan. Ideally these should be people you have worked with (either as a volunteer or as an employee) and neither should be a relative.
Referee 1
Referee 2
How did you hear about volunteering with Macmillan?
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Convictions
Do you have any unspent convictions or any pending? (Yes/No)
Please refer to our frequently asked questions or call 020 7840 4979
If yes, please provide brief details
Please note that a conviction will not necessarily exclude you from volunteering with Macmillan. Applications are considered on an individual basis and the information will be kept in strictest confidence. Volunteer roles that involve access to vulnerable adults or children are subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.
Confidentially– please read.
I confirm that the information given on this form is true and accurate. I agree to abide by the rules and uphold the values and behaviours of Macmillan Cancer Support.
I understand that my tasks with Macmillan may involve issues and situations of a sensitive nature and I agree to maintain confidentiality at all times by not disclosing any information to third parties without Macmillan’s written consent.
Data protection –please read
We will keep your information in order to assess your application to volunteer and if you undertake the role (e.g. for emergency contact details and communications about your volunteering). Your details will be kept securely and will only be shared with those who work on our behalf and our trusted partners who work with us to provide you with support.
We would also like to keep your information to inform you about our work and ways you can support us. If you’re happy for us to use your information in this way, please tick here
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Your skills, experience and qualifications
Tell us about the skills, experience and any qualifications that you have. This will help us to let you know about different volunteering opportunities that might be of interest to you
□Accounting
□Administration/General Office Skills
□Campaigning
□Cancer experience
□Carer experience
□Coaching/mentoring
□Complementary Therapy
□Confidence in using the telephone
□Copywriting
□Customer Care
□Data Analysis
□Database inputting
□Design
□Digital Media
□Driving
□Emotional Support
□Evaluation/Impact Assessment
□Events Organisation
□First Aid Certification
□Food Hygiene Certification
□Fundraising Experience
□Health & Safety/Risk Assessment
□Involvement with local or national government
□ Knowledge of local or national government
□Languages (please specify, including British Sign Language)
□Legal knowledge/background
□Lifesaving Certification
□Local Community Knowledge
□Marketing
□Microsoft Office
□Networking
□Organisation/Department Management
□People Management
□Photography
□Practical Support (e.g. Carpentry / DIY)
□Press / Media / PR Experience
□Project Management
□Public Speaking / Presentation Skills
□Report Writing
□Research
□Social Media/Networking
□Stakeholder Engagement
□Strategy Development
□Training/facilitation
□Web Design
□Writing Proposals
“I loved volunteering for Macmillan and being part of the team. I was made to feel really welcome straight away and loved the organisation so much, I came back to work full-time!”
Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning Intern and now Events Assistant
“The best thing about volunteering with Macmillan is meeting new people and helping others”
Belfast Information and Support Centre volunteer
“The work that Macmillan do is amazing, to educate, support before, during and after treatment, to involve loved ones and appreciate their right to happiness. With that, I just want to let you know that it’s been amazing, my most favourite thing I’ve ever done or been a part of.”
Lead Volunteer Macmillan in Every Community Nottingham
Thank you very much for your interest in volunteering with Macmillan Cancer Support.
Please return the completed application form to:
Rachel Evans
Direct Volunteering Service Manager
Macmillan Cancer Support
5A Stirling House
Castlereagh Business Park
478 Castlereagh Road
Belfast
BT5 6BQ
Tel: 02890708610 | Mob: 07989917700
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