If you're affected by cancer you may want to know there's someone you can turn to for help. Someone who can help find answers to your questions, whatever they may be.
Glasgow Libraries are working with Macmillan Cancer Support to provide a network of Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Services in your local community.
If you want to find information, support and practical help or would just like someone to talk to, come along to one of our Macmillan Information and Support Services. You can talk through issues and concerns with our staff and trained volunteers.
We can:
*Provided by Cancer Support Scotland
To find the service nearest to you visit www.glasgowlife.org.uk/macmillan.
You can contact Glasgow Libraries on 0141 287 2999 on
Monday to Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday and Saturday 9am to 5pm
or email macmillan@glasgowlife.org.uk.
To extend our reach we run outreach sessions in the community where anyone affected by cancer can get emotional support and high quality information. You'll find us everywhere from shopping centres to museums, workplaces to community events and the only Macmillan café in the UK - the Pearce Institute. We have a private space and trained volunteers who are always ready to listen and offer support at every session.
If you would like us to hold an outreach session in your community venue, organisation or workplace please don't hesitate to get in touch! You can call Pip Lawrenson on 0141 287 2981 or email Pip.Lawrenson@glasgowlife.org.uk.
We are looking for volunteers from across the city to get involved in running our drop in services to give about 3 hours a week, weekdays, making a real difference to their local community.
You need to be 18 years old or over to apply for this opportunity.
What we're looking for
Great communication skills
What you can gain from this opportunity
To find out more, read volunteer experiences and apply to become a volunteer, visit the Glasgow Life website.