Health Equalities Volunteer role: Community Connector and Researcher

About Ovacome

Ovacome has been providing support and information to people affected by ovarian cancer since 1996. We run a wide range of services including a support line, peer support groups, awareness campaigns, and health and wellbeing events across the UK. Guided by the voices of our service users, we strive to ensure that anyone affected by ovarian cancer – whether living with a diagnosis, concerned about their risk, supporting a loved one, or working as a healthcare professional – feels heard, informed and part of a compassionate and empowering community. 

The role

Our Health Equalities work is central to all we do at Ovacome, through ensuring that everyone has equitable access to information and support.  We are seeking people who can distribute resources targeted at underserved communities within their own local communities and help us to improve our knowledge of local services through lived experience and research. This flexible role involves understanding the different services which Ovacome deliver and being confident to hand out a range of resources so that we can reduce some of the barriers which communities have in understanding the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.

Your tasks will be:

• Identifying local organisations who support underserved communities, including charities, health centres and places of worship

• Distributing tailored resources to identified organisations

• Signposting organisations to Ovacome for more information

• Carrying out local research as required by the Health Equalities team

• Identifying local events and potential partnerships which will enable Ovacome to reach more people with information and support

 What we’re looking for:

• Friendly, compassionate and reliable

• Good attention to detail

• Good communication skills

• Good organisational and time management skills

• Basic computer skills are a plus (training can be given)

• An interest in Ovacome and our work, and enthusiasm to help us provide vital support to the ovarian cancer community.

• No previous experience required – just a positive attitude, eagerness to help and willingness to learn new skills!

Why Volunteer with Ovacome?

• Make a tangible difference to the lives of people affected by ovarian cancer

• Gain valuable experience and learn new skills

• Work in a supportive and inclusive team environment

• Flexible hours with the opportunity to volunteer from our central London office

• Be part of a charity that values the voices of those we serve

• Reimbursement of travel, meals and other agreed out of pocket expenses

When am I needed?
We know that life can be busy, so we’ve made sure that volunteering with us is super flexible. Whilst the majority of this work is home based and outreach in your own communities, you are always welcome to join us at our office in London any time Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, and we’re happy to work around your schedule. Plus, if you prefer something more hands-on, we offer the chance to volunteer at in-person events across the UK – perfect if you enjoy getting out and about!