We are The Christie magazine July 2025 Staff edition

Charity corner

I volunteer at The Christie Charity Centre every week because I feel such a strong connection to the place that supported us through the hardest time in our lives. It’s a small way of saying thank you. Andrea Hunt

Why volunteering for our Charity makes a real difference Volunteering is one of the most rewarding ways to give back – and at The Christie Charity, it’s also a way to be part of something bigger. Our volunteers play a vital role in helping us improve the lives of patients, support fundraising efforts, and contribute to life-changing and life-saving projects.

From cheering on runners at sporting events and helping with collections, to providing admin support or welcoming visitors in our charity centres, volunteers are integral to everything we do. Their time, energy and enthusiasm make a genuine difference – and we simply couldn’t do what we do without them. These dedicated and caring volunteers do not undertake duties which might displace paid employees, but rather free up the time of paid staff. The power of giving your time Volunteering doesn’t just benefit the charity, it brings personal rewards too. It’s a great way to meet new people and feel part of a supportive community; gain new skills and build confidence while supporting a cause close to your heart. We’re committed to ensuring our volunteers feel supported and appreciated. Through regular reviews, thank-you events and recognition schemes, we aim to make every volunteer’s There are many ways you can support The Christie Charity, whether you want to help out at a one-off event or get involved on a more regular basis. We meet with prospective volunteers for a chat to find the role that best suits their skills and interests, and then given training to support them in that position. Office volunteer, David Sivey, works one day a week for the donations teams at The Christie Charity and says: “Helping out at the Charity office has been a great use of my time while I've been looking for work experience meaningful and enjoyable. A variety of roles to suit everyone

after moving on from a period of self-employment. It is a friendly and welcoming place, and it is very local to me, so it is satisfying to know that my help is going towards improving care for people in the surrounding areas." Andrea Hunt volunteers in the Charity Centre in the hospital. "When my son Tom was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at just 18, our world was turned upside down. But The Christie gave us hope and ultimately saved his life. As Tom recovered, our family felt compelled to give something back – first through fundraising and now through volunteering. I volunteer at The Christie Charity Centre every week because I feel such a strong connection to the place that supported us through the hardest time in our lives. It’s a small way of saying thank you."

To find out more about volunteering opportunities at The Christie Charity, visit christies.org/volunteer or email: the-christie.fundraising@nhs.net There are also opportunities to volunteer with the Trust. Please email the-christie.volunteers@nhs.net for more details. For details on how to support The Christie Charity, visit one of the centres, call 0161 446 7506 or visit christies.org The Charity Centre (Withington site) is located near the Oak Road entrance of the hospital (department 3). Open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm. The Macclesfield Charity Centre is located in the main waiting area at The Christie at Macclesfield. Open Tuesday to Thursday, 10am to 3.30pm.

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