Tenovus - Volunteer Role Description

 

Volunteer Role Description

 

Role Title:      Blue Badge Research Project Volunteer  

Department:  Support, Policy & Insight

Reporting to:  Rachel Spencer      

Location:        Home Based 

Why am I needed?

Our Benefits Advice Service is here to support people affected by cancer to understand their entitlements to financial and practical support. Our team of expert Benefits Advisors can assess what help is available and guide individuals through the complex benefits system.

We look at the whole circumstances surrounding someone’s personal and financial situation and advise in detail about how to make relevant claims. We can also help with applications, and advise on challenging benefits decisions or with help progressing claims where necessary. The team also play an important role in understanding what issues are affecting people affected by cancer; whether that is at a local or national level, and contributing to campaigns for change.

This is a research and policy based role- Gathering information on how each local authority issues Disabled Parking Badges for people affected by cancer, including those with an end of life prognosis.

What will I be doing?

       Phoning different local authorities to speak with staff in the Blue Badge teams to gather this information

       Liaising with our Benefits Advisors within Tenovus Cancer Care

      Collating information into a spreadsheet for our Benefits Advice and Policy staff to use in campaigning for, and influencing, change

What skills do I need?

       Undertaking research to understand regulations around disabled parking badges

       Good attention to detail

       Good communication

       Ability to obtain information over the phone

       IT Skills to input information into a spreadsheet

 

How much time do I need to commit?

This role is flexible, ideally it would be a one off short term project, eg over 3 full days or a few hours a day for a few weeks. Please state what you can do on your application.

What support will I be given?

     Full guidance and support from Advice Services manager to complete the short term project

     Liaison with our Policy Officer to understand the context of your work

What benefits can I expect?

     The chance to gain admin experience

     The opportunity to develop a range of skills while making a difference to our cause

     Support from your Supervisor who will be able to offer you advice, information and guidance in your role

     Access to our e-Learning system, which includes to many online training modules

     Access to apply for our internal job vacancies

     The satisfaction of knowing you are making a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care, and in particular the people who access our unique services.

     The chance to see your work translated into positive action to support people affected by cancer.

 

Where will I be based?

This role will be virtual, using your own IT and telephone equipment.

How do I apply?

Please contact our Volunteer Development Team on 02920 768320 for an informal chat or e-mail volunteer@tenovuscancercare.org.uk for an application form should you require one. Alternatively please follow this link to Apply Online.