Regional Ovarian Cancer Coordinators
Ovacome has a network of
volunteers, Regional Ovarian Cancer Coordinators who represent the
charity at local and regional level.
Our ROCCs network stretches from Cornwall to Edinburgh and is
mostly women with direct experience of ovarian cancer, either being
diagnosed themselves or bereaved by it. They all share a passion
for spreading information about the signs and symptoms of the
disease and for giving women the confidence to seek a diagnosis
from their doctors.
We are always looking for potential ROCCs; that means people who
can respond to the needs and opportunities within their communities
and who will represent Ovacome's aims and values while working
independently.
ROCCs take on many different projects; they distribute material
to make sure as many people as possible hear about Ovacome and the
need improve ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment; they keep in
touch with Ovacome's FoneFriends and other local supporters; they
present the work of the charity to the wider public through linking
with other organisations; they make contact with health
professionals in local cancer centres and some even run their own
support groups.
It is varied and quite demanding work, but it is also rewarding
to know that you can do something to positively influence others
and to improve the outlook for women with ovarian cancer.
Could you be a ROCC? If you think so then please get in touch.
There may already be a ROCC in your area in which case they will
welcome your support. Two ROCCs can work together brilliantly. Call
Ruth Grigg, Regional Volunteer Manager on 020 7299 6653 or email r.grigg@ovacome.org.uk
Would you like to find out more about joining the ROCC
programme? Go
here for more details.
