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Macmillan Cancer Support is looking for people across Preston and Lancashire to join its volunteer ‘Buddy’ scheme 🤝 macmillancancer

The cancer charity is looking for volunteers to provide face-to-face and telephone support to people in the local area who are living with cancer.

The Macmillan Buddy Service matches people living with cancer with compassionate volunteers to provide emotional and practical support.Urgent appeal for volunteers from Preston and the Fylde to keep wellbeing helpline running Catriona Wilkinson, Macmillan’s Volunteering Services Delivery Manager for the North of England, explains: “I have seen first-hand the incredible impact the community buddy scheme has both on our volunteers and especially those they help, particularly those who are struggling with anxiety or loneliness.”

There is a particular need for more volunteers right across the county to help those with cancer feel less alone and isolated. Full training will be provided to volunteers, who will be asked to spend time talking and listening, to help with the emotional well-being of the people they are matched with.For further information go to the

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