We understand that a person’s need for support doesn’t end when treatment finishes. Our Moving Forward services and information are for anyone living with and beyond breast cancer, helping them approach life after treatment with increased confidence.
Our Moving Forward courses usually take place over two consecutive weeks and are delivered by a Moving Forward Facilitator, in partnership with NHS hospitals and are supported by on demand online resources. Training will be provided prior to volunteering on the course.
We aim to have 2 volunteers on each Moving Forward course, who are there to welcome participants and support the facilitator. You'll move around small groups to support discussions, contribute your own insights when appropriate, and offer emotional support if participants become upset.
What commitment is required?
The Moving Forward courses take place over two consecutive weeks, and a volunteer would ideally be involved each week for half a day. The course dates vary and are run several times across the year, with the Swindon course usually taking place on a Wednesday morning.
What training and support will I receive?
• Volunteers new to Breast Cancer Now will attend a two-hour online Welcome Workshop,
plus receive support and guidance documents, and all volunteers will attend 2 half-day
role specific training in advance of becoming a volunteer.
• A named contact within Breast Cancer Now.
• Refund of reasonable travel expenses in accordance with our expenses policy.