Macmillan Beyond Diagnosis– Practical Support Volunteer

Join Us as a Macmillan Beyond Diagnosis – Practical Support Volunteer!

? Location: Nottingham & Nottinghamshire (We’ll match opportunities as locally as possible.)

Make a Real Difference

Are you looking for a flexible and rewarding way to help people affected by cancer? As a Practical Support Volunteer, you’ll provide short-term, one-off support to individuals when they need it most. Whether it’s helping someone get to an appointment, setting up their smartphone, or tackling a small DIY task, your time and skills can make a huge impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

Every person’s journey with cancer is different, and so is the support they may need. Typical requests include:

Tech Help – Showing someone how to use a smartphone, make video calls, send emails, or shop online.

Practical Tasks – Moving furniture, minor DIY, or helping with a one-off gardening or cleaning job.

Getting Out & About – Accompanying someone to a hospital appointment or a community activity.

Transport Support – Giving a lift to an appointment or event.

Grocery Shopping – Picking up essentials for someone coming home from the hospital.

You'll be part of a trusted volunteer network that we can call upon when support is needed. If you're available, great! If not, no worries—this role is truly flexible.

What skills do I need?

You don’t need special qualifications—just a kind heart and a willingness to help. Ideally, you’ll be:

Reliable and friendly

Keen to make a positive difference

⏳ Comfortable with occasional or one-off volunteering

Do you have IT skills, DIY experience, or other talents? Let us know—we’d love to match your strengths to someone in need!

When do I need to be available?

Details

We’re looking for volunteers who can offer ad hoc support. You would be part of a pool of people we can reach out to when needed—for example, we might put out a request for Mrs. C, who is being discharged from the hospital tomorrow and needs someone to do a one-time grocery shop for her.