Our volunteer hubs
Northern Ireland
Belfast
The NI Hub coordinator is Frank, and the hub is very active in raising awareness and assisting with fundraising events such as March for Men. They have over 20 volunteers and although meetings are held in Belfast, the Hub covers all of Northern Ireland. The Hub meets every six weeks; however, these are currently being held virtually.
The NI Hub has been building relationships with Health Trusts, Construction Companies, Government Departments, Community Groups, and local Charities, including Macmillan. Some of our volunteers have been carrying out virtual talks with many organisations, groups, Health Trusts now keen to work with us to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
They are always looking for new members to join, so if you like to get involved or find out more about the Hub then please get in touch: [email protected].
Wales
Cardiff
Made up of about 10 volunteers, this hub helps us with delivering awareness activities in Wales and has recently been involved in our new virtual awareness service.
Members have been involved in raising awareness at Safran Seats, the Office of National Statistics, and at the local Fire and Rescue Service. Awareness requests are increasing around the Cardiff area including HSBC, New Law Solicitors, and the University of Cardiff.
The hub is always looking for new members, so if you would like to join or would like more information, then please contact us at [email protected].
Midlands
Birmingham
This hub has 25 members who meet in Birmingham, but this has now changed to virtual meetings.
Members of the hub have been involved in delivering awareness talks to our charity partner EDF and have also been involved with the construction industry and local authorities.
Our volunteer hub facilitator Aidan has also been busy supporting others with zoom training, which has really helped our volunteers in becoming more confident with delivering virtual awareness talks.
North East England
Newcastle
Our Newcastle volunteer hub has been very active in raising awareness from Northumberland to Teeside! Volunteers have been busy cultivating relationships with the Centre for Life and the NUCC in Newcastle. Members of the hub continue to raise awareness virtually and have been delivering talks at various places, including Redrow Construction, Alun Griffiths Construction, and Rotary Clubs.
I think the hub idea is good as it brings together people who can share ideas/ experiences/ encourage people to continue their involvement.
South East England
East Sussex & Kent hub
This hub is made up of 6 volunteers and they have been active with Redrow construction sites in Kent. Terry, the hub facilitator, is a long-standing supporter and a very active volunteer in the area. Terry and other hub members have been busy delivering virtual awareness talks.
Surrey hub
With approximately 8 volunteers, Allan the hub facilitator has already established strong links with the local community, while the rest of the volunteers raise awareness and funds at construction sites and Men's Sheds groups, as well as initiatives like Men's Health Awareness Days at various companies.
The hub was also involved with delivering a series of awareness events at Coca Cola and they continue to raise awareness virtually.
Southampton
This hub has 10 volunteers and they have been busy delivering a range of awareness activities to local police and council offices. Some members have also been involved in our virtual awareness service.
South West England
Exeter
This hub has approximately 8 volunteers. One of our volunteers, John, has built strong relationships with Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service and has received a communication from their Chief Fire Officer for his voluntary work, educating service personnel on prostate cancer over the last few years.
I enjoy being part of a group of people who have the same aims with me in respect to men’s health in general and prostate cancer in particular. Volunteering has given me an intellectual and social stimulation and gave me a wide base of friends I wouldn't have otherwise.
The North, including Yorkshire, Humberside, Teesside, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Our volunteers are very active and some meet virtually every month, although if you’re not a zoom user you are still very welcome to join our hub.
We have been successfully delivering virtual awareness talks and getting involved in a number of fundraising events.
Now we are able to get out and about again we are giving face to face talks and awareness stands, collecting money at sports and social events, and picking up cheques.
We have recently attended agricultural shows, Network Rail events and talks, joined with Leeds Cancer Awareness for a ‘domino’ event and much more.
We would love to welcome you to join us.
To find out more about the Hub then please get in touch: [email protected].
East Anglia - Norwich
This Hub is newly formed and is in its early stages of development. It currently consists of three members administered by David. As we cover a large geographical area including Peterborough, Ipswich, Cambridge and Great Yarmouth, we are looking for more volunteers to come onboard to help us with a variety of Awareness and Fundraising activities in the region.
If you would like to get involved please email [email protected] for more information.
