Become an Event Support Volunteer

About our Events

The Irish Cancer Society organises or participates in several events throughout the year, ranging from fundraising events such as Colour Dash or Relay for Life, to patient and volunteer conferences.

We regularly hold "Your Health Matters" roadshows in shopping centres across the country. Trained nurses provide confidential consultations with members of the local community. They provide basic health checks and lifestyle advice to improve people’s awareness of cancer signs, the importance of screening, positive lifestyle changes and to encourage medical care-seeking behaviour. Volunteers are needed to help speak to members of the public, take bookings and hand out leaflets.

At times, the Irish Cancer Society is also present at certain exhibitions and shows.

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I love getting out and meeting people face to face, having a chat and doing something good at the same time

Everything you need to know about being an Event Volunteer

What's involved in being an Event Volunteer?

For this role you will be based in your own locality and will be contacted when there is an event in your area to check your availability. Events are ad-hoc and varied and so the role suits someone who does not have regular availability and enjoys people facing activities.

We ask volunteers to commit a minimum of 4 hours per session but we can be flexible on this. Times vary depending on the nature of the event, but events run Monday -Sunday year round. Your volunteering times will be planned and agreed in advance with staff. All volunteers are asked to attend support and supervision meetings and continuous training during the year.

The exact tasks vary depending on the type of event but usually these are the tasks that would be required:

To welcome, assist and signpost visitors to the information they require
Give information about the society and its services
Assisting the staff with education/ information programmes
Distributing leaflets and posters
Participate in cancer awareness campaigns and relay key cancer prevention messages as outlined by the Irish Cancer Society.
Meet and Greet with members of the public
Registering/taking details of attendees
Stewarding visitors at events
Handing out badges/t-shirts/promotional items
To follow the guidelines in all volunteer policies, procedures and forms

Who is this role suitable for?

This role will suit volunteers who do not have regular availability. Events are ad hoc and varied and you will be notified when an event is taking place in your locality to check your availability.

Depending on the event, some physical requirements may apply. When reaching out we will provide a detailed overview of what is involved or the event. Please inform us if you require any accommodations so we can make the necessary arrangements for you.

Events will likely involved talking to members of the public.

Next Steps and How to Apply

Complete the online application form
Induction Training: An invitation to an online training module will be emailed to you. This will include information about the Irish Cancer Society and the services they offer to cancer patients, your role and guidelines to be followed. A number of volunteer documents must be agreed at this stage. Completion of this module is required to continue to the next round.
Any additional details or information related to the event