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04/01/2006
Local cancer charity appeals for volunteers
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is encouraging local people to kick-start the New Year by supporting their growing shop network, while having some fun.
Whether you have a passion for fashion or an eye for design, volunteering in a charity shop would be a great way to showcase your skills and raise money to help local people affected by cancer.
Hilary Scott, Shops Co-ordinator, UCF said: “Volunteers make a vital contribution to our work at UCF and it also brings benefits to the individuals involved, improving their sense of well-being, meeting new people and it can also be a great way to gain some valuable new skills.”
Hilary said: “Our volunteer programme is as flexible as each individual’s commitments allow. We understand that people are very busy in their day-to-day lives but, by simply donating a few hours per week, volunteering with UCF can add incredible value to our work and help to improve the lives of local people affected by cancer.”
Everyone has something to offer as a volunteer. You do not need any special skills as you will receive on-the-job training and support.
To find out more information about UCF or to become a volunteer please contact Sarah or Marlene on 028 9049 2007 or speak to the Manager at your local UCF charity shop.
You can also help support UCF’s shop network by having a Spring clean, clear out for cancer. UCF shops will gratefully accept all donations of any unwanted items of clothing, bed linen, bric-a-brac, CD’s, books, shoes and handbags and any other household items.
A number of UCF shops also accept a wide range of furniture, which can be collected, as can larger donations (over 8 black bags of goods).
As a local charity, UCF depends on the support of local people to help stock their shops with resalable items. This in turn generates the income needed to continue developing care services for cancer patients and cancer prevention programmes to help save lives in Northern Ireland.
If you have any unwanted household items or furniture please contact Marlene at the Ulster Cancer Foundation on 028 9049 2007.
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Whether you have a passion for fashion or an eye for design, volunteering in a charity shop would be a great way to showcase your skills and raise money to help local people affected by cancer.
Hilary Scott, Shops Co-ordinator, UCF said: “Volunteers make a vital contribution to our work at UCF and it also brings benefits to the individuals involved, improving their sense of well-being, meeting new people and it can also be a great way to gain some valuable new skills.”
Hilary said: “Our volunteer programme is as flexible as each individual’s commitments allow. We understand that people are very busy in their day-to-day lives but, by simply donating a few hours per week, volunteering with UCF can add incredible value to our work and help to improve the lives of local people affected by cancer.”
Everyone has something to offer as a volunteer. You do not need any special skills as you will receive on-the-job training and support.
To find out more information about UCF or to become a volunteer please contact Sarah or Marlene on 028 9049 2007 or speak to the Manager at your local UCF charity shop.
You can also help support UCF’s shop network by having a Spring clean, clear out for cancer. UCF shops will gratefully accept all donations of any unwanted items of clothing, bed linen, bric-a-brac, CD’s, books, shoes and handbags and any other household items.
A number of UCF shops also accept a wide range of furniture, which can be collected, as can larger donations (over 8 black bags of goods).
As a local charity, UCF depends on the support of local people to help stock their shops with resalable items. This in turn generates the income needed to continue developing care services for cancer patients and cancer prevention programmes to help save lives in Northern Ireland.
If you have any unwanted household items or furniture please contact Marlene at the Ulster Cancer Foundation on 028 9049 2007.
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