Volunteer Complementary Therapist (Massage Therapist)

We are looking for qualified and experienced massage therapists to provide complementary therapies for people with a diagnosis of cancer, their carers and bereaved.  Therapies offered are recognised as having positive benefits and are given with the aim of relieving stress related symptoms and encourage relaxation

 Time commitment:    3 hours, weekly or fortnightly.

Main Duties

·         Clients with a cancer diagnosis, carers or the bereaved are offered four treatments of one hour each. 

·         Each therapy is adapted to the needs of the individual, depending on the client’s condition. Treatments are also carried out in chairs if needed, adjusting positioning and techniques used. 

Volunteer Specification

The Mulberry Centre is committed to providing the highest quality of care and therapists are expected to:

- Have studied and qualified at a recognised college/school (ITEC equivalent). 

-  Be a member of their professional body.

- Have personal, professional indemnity insurance.

- Consider, or be undertaking, further professional development. 

- Have been qualified in their therapy and actively practising for at least one year. If practising for less than one year we can offer a mentoring programme.

- Must not have had personal experience of cancer (either themselves or a close family member) or have been bereaved within the preceding two years.

- All therapists must have or be eligible for registration with CNHC.