About Oesophageal Cancer Fund
The Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) is the national charity for Oesophageal Cancer in Ireland, focused on bringing the good fight to a bad cancer. We are passionately committed to improving experiences and outcomes for those affected by Oesophageal Cancer and aim to do so by providing dedicated support, raising awareness and engaging in research to advance early detection, prevention and successful treatments for Oesophageal Cancer.
What's Involved
We need help to raise awareness of the symptoms of oesophageal cancer in your local community and are looking for your help to do this.
So if you have some free time on Lollipop Day Friday 1st or Saturday 2nd March 2019 we would love to hear from you. You will be part of a team selling lollipops and providing information on oesophageal cancer at one of your local stores.
What's required for this position
All you need is to be yourself, bring a big smile and a friendly attitude goes a long way.
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Once Off
Hours required: 1hrs Once off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Volunteers will based at a shop or strategic location in their local area. We have permission to sell nationwide at Dunnes Stores, Tesco and Aldi. In addition we have permission to sell to some local Supervalu's and other stores.
Other location details:
Nationwide - across Ireland
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 16
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Helping us take a step closer to making oesophageal cancer a treatable illness and know that a family in your community could have a more positive outcome as a result of the time that you have volunteered on Lollipop Day.
Getting there
Our local volunteer area co-ordinator will contact you prior to the day and give the exact location for the day.
