Cancer Research Virtual Volunteering

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  • Volunteering with Cancer Research
    • Opportunities
      • Virtual
        • E-campaigner
        • United We are Stronger panelist
        • Patient Involvement
          • Surveys
          • Focus group
      • On-site
        • Shop/retail volunteering
        • Event volunteering
          • Race for Life
          • Big Hike
          • Shine Night Walk
          • London Marathon
    • Benefits
      • Builds sense of community while in isolation
      • According to the Cleveland clinic, any act of altruism lowers blood pressure, increases self-esteem, reduces incidence of depression, lowers stress levels, and even increases life expectancy and levels of happiness
      • Volunteering virtually is more flexible, meaning there is an increased likelihood of finding a role which suits you and your family
      • Potential for global reach= more volunteers
      • More nuanced, helpful roles available as volunteers can utilise their professional skills
    • Drawbacks
      • Potential for decreased retention rate as volunteers may not have the same level of patient feedback
      • Increased time in front of a screen in an already tech-dominated life
      • Isolating. No longer have sense of teamwork which may pique our interest in voluntary work
    • How to make virtual volunteering as rewarding as in-person:
      • Offer team meetings for those who would like to join. Help volunteers see the influence they are making and evoke a sense of comraderie
      • Offer patient calls with volunteers. Help volunteers see impact
      • Regular emails providing motivational, personalised messages thanking them and providing statistics
      • Provide a presentation of future events when can be completed so an end goal is set

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