Community Engagement Volunteer

The Community Engagement Volunteer will support DChanger UK's outreach and engagement activities by connecting with individuals and community groups to build meaningful relationships. The role involves supporting outreach within local communities, faith groups, and social networks, helping to communicate DChanger UK services, activities, and support options to people affected by cancer. Volunteers may assist with translation or interpretation where applicable, gather and feed back community insights, needs, and concerns to the team, encourage participation in support groups, events, and awareness activities, and help connect DChanger UK with other community groups, charities, and organizations working toward similar goals.

What skills do I need?

1. Friendly, empathetic, and approachable manner

2. Confident and respectful communication skills

3. Ability to engage with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds

4. Strong listening skills and ability to build trust

5. Cultural awareness and sensitivity

6. Willingness to support community outreach and engagement activities

7. Language skills or ability to assist with translation/interpretation (where applicable)

8. Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and partner organizations

Volunteers will be contacted by telephone within 2 weeks of expression of interest, please ensure you provide an up-to-date contact number when expressing interest.