Local centres:
Volunteering
Volunteering
Volunteers are an integral part of the Cancer Society and its delivery of services.
City and rural services and activities are delivered by a team of staff and volunteers.
Volunteers’ roles include:
- Providing emotional and practical support to people with cancer and their whanau/family. This can include providing time-out for caregivers, home visits and offering practical help with day-to-day activities.
- Driving people with cancer to local cancer-related appointments.Promoting healthy lifestyles messages such as Smoke free, Sun Smart and Live Smart.
- Support groups for men and women.
- Peer support Helping raise funds through fundraising groups, assisting with Daffodil Day, Relay For Life and other events.
- Helping staff with clerical tasks, photocopying, administration, producing newsletters.
- Professional advice and governance
If you would like to volunteer or find out more about volunteering contact your local Cancer Society of New Zealand by clicking on the centre link for the region closest to you:
Central Districts gratefully acknowledge the support of these organisations:
