- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
34 people are interested
Come volunteer at Hope Lodge!
ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society Peter M Wege Guest House Hope Lodge
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
34 people are interested
Imagine the prospect of fighting cancer, now imagine you will be treated at a facility far from your home. The unexpected travel and lodging expenses can place a huge burden on family finances.
Since 2008, the American Cancer Society Peter M Wege Guest House Hope Lodge in Grand Rapids, Michigan has offered a solution to cancer patients who must undergo treatments far from home. The Hope Lodge provides housing free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis to cancer patients and a caregiver during their course of treatment. The Hope Lodge not only reduces the financial burden, but also provides a much needed supportive environment.
We're inviting you to be a part of it! We are looking for creative, passionate, energetic, and dedicated volunteers to help out at the Grand Rapids Hope Lodge! We have a number of opportunities available, from guest services and transportation to providing home cooked meals for the patients here!
Let us know if you're interested and we'll find an opportunity that fits your interests!
More opportunities with American Cancer Society Peter M Wege Guest House Hope Lodge
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Cancer Society Peter M Wege Guest House Hope Lodge
Location:
129 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US
Mission Statement
Imagine the prospect of fighting cancer, now imagine you will be treated at a facility far from your home. The unexpected travel and lodging expenses can place a huge burden on family finances. Since 2008, the American Cancer Society's Peter M Wege Guest House Hope Lodge in Grand Rapids, Michigan offered a solution to cancer patients who must undergo treatment far from home. The Hope Lodge provides housing free of charge on a first-come, first served basis to cancer patients and a caregiver during their course of treatment. The Lodge not only reduces the financial burden, but also provides a much needed supportive environment.
Description
The Grand Rapids Hope Lodge is the first Hope Lodge in Michigan and the Society's 25th in the country. The Hope Lodge is located in downtown Grand Rapids' Heartside neighborhood, just minutes from the area's top medical facilities. Offering lodging and transportation to and from Grand Rapids cancer treatment centers free of charge, the Hope Lodge is a home-away-from-home for adult cancer patients and their caregivers who must travel to Grand Rapids for treatment.
Aside from treatment, loding and transportation are among the highest costs associated with a cancer diagnosis. By helping to defray these costs, the Hope Lodge serves as one of the most tangible demonstrations of the American Cancer Society's mission in the community.
Guests at the Hope Lodge have individual rooms and share common areas, such as living rooms and kitchens. The interaction with other patients, caregivers, staff, and volunteers provides for an atmosphere of hope, compassion, and friendship that is so important in the cancer journey.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
129 Jefferson Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 49503
DATE POSTED
December 12, 2018
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- People Skills
- Multi-Tasking
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule!