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American Cancer Society Gift Closet - Portland, OR

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ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society

  • 12 people are interested

Position Summary:

American Cancer Society Gift Closet volunteers help support cancer patients by offering free wigs, hats, scarves and other gift items provided by the American Cancer Society.

The Gift Closet is open every Friday from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Kaiser Permanente Interstate, Central Building. Volunteers can select how many shifts they'd like to work each month (a shift is 2 hours long).

Responsibilities:

  • If an opening shift, open the gift closet and set-up fitting stations.

  • Assist cancer patients with trying on wigs, hats and scarves.

  • Register patients for Look Good Feel Better workshop.

  • Complete paperwork documenting each patient who is provided with a gift item.

  • If a closing shift, clean up fitting stations and put away gift items.

Support Provided:

  • Training offered by the American Cancer Society on how to interact with patients, fit wigs and fill out paperwork.

  • Local American Cancer Society and Kaiser Permanente staff available for day to day support.

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About American Cancer Society

Location:

0330 SW Curry St., Portland, OR 97239, US

Mission Statement

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.

Description

ACS provides patient services, education, and advocacy on cancer-related issues. In addition, the Society raises funds for cancer-related research. Fundraising events include Relay For Life, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, and the Portland Hope Ball. The American Cancer Society is the largest private, nonprofit source of cancer research funding in the world, and has invested millions in cancer research in Oregon. We are leading the way in prevention and early detection as well as in cancer treatment.

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Community
Health & Medicine
Community, Health & Medicine

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

3600 N Interstate AvePortland, OR 97227

(45.548218,-122.68031)
 

DATE POSTED

August 18, 2017

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REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18

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