Become a Support Volunteer

Download the Peer Support Volunteer position description (PDF).

Complete an application form by 21 April 2025.

Would you like to support other women affected by cancer?

Our Peer Support Volunteers:

lend a listening ear
provide emotional and practical support
help others affected by cancer.

What’s involved?

Apply by 21 April 2025.
Comprehensive Peer Support Volunteer training provided:
- In-person and online
- Includes a series of online learning modules, interactive workshops and a comprehensive induction day.
- Practical support and mentoring from experienced Peer Support Volunteers in our Resource Centre, throughout training.
Commitment – volunteer for at least 1 x 5 hour shift each month (either from home or in our Resource Centre) on a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday.
Ongoing training days – these are held on a Tuesday, around three times a year.
All volunteers will require a Police Check and a current Working with Children check (at no cost to volunteers).

Requirements

You have had a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Ideally it has been at least one year since you were first diagnosed with cancer.
You have a good understanding of written and spoken English.
You are aged between 18 and 80.

We are a supportive and inclusive service and value diversity among our volunteers and staff. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds and communities to apply, including: First Nations women; women from culturally and linguistically diverse communities; members of the LGBTIQ+ community, including non-binary and gender diverse people; women with a disability; younger women; and women living with metastatic/advanced cancer.