Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is looking for long-term volunteers to help pack and send out our My Care Kits.
My Care Kits The My Care Kit is for women who have recently had surgery for breast cancer. Thanks to Berlei, BCNA supplies a specially designed Berlei bra and soft form/s, free of charge. You can read more about the kits here: bcna.org.au/my-care-kit.
**About BCNA ** BCNA is Australia’s leading breast cancer consumer organisation. We stand with Australian’s affected by breast cancer to ensure their voices drive meaningful change. Over the past 25 For more than 25 years, we have built a strong and resilient network that brings together over 200,000 individuals.
We advocate for a stronger health care system, and we help people diagnosed with breast cancer and their supporters. As well as My Care Kits, BCNA provides trust-worthy information and opportunities to connect with others who are going through a similar situation with services like My Journey, our Helpline, and the Online Network.
Our work is informed by people with lived experience, and we are driven every day to make the experience better for those who will be diagnosed tomorrow.
**More about the volunteer role ** My Care Kit Volunteers pack and send out kits from Hanes Australia facilities in Truganina (right next to the amazing outlet shop!) to people around Australia.
The role involves creating and printing My Care Kit order sheets and postage labels, then accurately packing and posting orders.
Volunteers need to maintain a safe and tidy work area, as well as positive relationships with other volunteers, BCNA staff, and people from our partner organisation.
My Care Kit Volunteers will need to have ability to:
- spend three to four hours each week on a weekday morning from around 9.30am,
- work independently and manage their own time,
- stand unaided for extended periods, and
- communicate clearly, as well as
- build and maintain positive relationships with our partner organisation and other volunteers.
Basic skills in MS Excel and Outlook are also very helpful, but not essential.
If you and a friend would like to volunteer together, just let us know.
If you have been looking for a long-term volunteer opportunity to support Australians affected by breast cancer, please attach a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this volunteer role as well as outlining your availability and any relevant experiences.
We look forward to hearing from you.