Get involved with our Daffodil Centres

The Daffodil Centre volunteer works alongside the Cancer Information Service nurse in the centre. You'll welcome visitors to the centre, assess their needs and show them to the correct information. In order to become a Daffodil Centre volunteer, you must pass an interview and 4 full days’ training.

The volunteer role

The role of the Daffodil Centre volunteer is integral to the running of the service. Volunteers welcome people to the centre, and talk to them about their needs. If their needs are more complex, you'll refer them to the Cancer Information Service Nurse or arrange a suitable time for them to meet with the nurse.

You'll also answer telephone questions if the Cancer Information Service Nurse is unavailable, directing people to the Cancer Information Service (1800 200 700), and other Irish Cancer Society services.

You'll be involved in the day-to-day running of the Daffodil Centre. This will involve things like cleaning the centre and keeping it well-maintained, promoting the centre by distributing leaflets and posters throughout the hospital. You'll be involved in cancer awareness campaigns and relay cancer prevention messages as outlined by the Society.

How to apply

February 2012: We are currently looking for Daffodil Centre volunteers for Beaumont Hospital, the closing date is Tuesday, February 21st, 2012.

In order to become a Daffodil Centre volunteer, you must complete an interview, four days' training and Garda vetting. After training, an assessment will determine whether you’re suited to the Daffodil Centre Volunteer role.

To learn more about becoming a trained Daffodil Centre Volunteer, contact:

Aoife McSwiney
Daffodil Centre Volunteer Administrator
Irish Cancer Society
43/45 Northumberland Road
Dublin 4
01 231 6635
amcswiney@irishcancer.ie