Macmillan has spent more than 100 years helping people living with cancer. From the moment someone is diagnosed with cancer, we're there with all the information, support and guidance they need, to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can.

What does the role involve:

Macmillan Representatives are the face of Macmillan in our local communities. As part of this role, you will work with your local Relationship Fundraising Manager and use your skills and experience to raise awareness of what Macmillan does and inspire and thank people for supporting our work. This is a varied role and below are some examples of activities you could be involved with, depending on your skills and interests.

What you will be doing:

As part of this role, you will:

• Represent Macmillan in your local community and with local groups and/or businesses to raise awareness of ways that people can support Macmillan.
• Speak about Macmillan at local events, sharing why you support our work and Macmillan’s need for public support.
• Help to organise fundraising events such as bucket collections in your local area.
• Collect cash and cheques from supporters, thanking them and paying donations into our bank account.
• Research community groups to speak to or identifying new fundraising opportunities.
• Take part in 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:

We are looking for volunteers who have:

• Strong communication skills and an interest in connecting with people
• An interest in the local area with the ability to travel locally (travel costs can be reimbursed within our guidelines).
• The ability to carry out basic online research
• The 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.

Benefits of the role:

Some of the rewards of the role include:

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

• Application form required
• References required

• 18+