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6 people are interested
Wig Services for Cancer Patients
ORGANIZATION: CANCER CAREPOINT
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6 people are interested
Cancer CAREpoint's Wig Bank provides a free wig to anyone experiencing hair loss related to cancer treatment. In addition to a wig, our clients can select a free hat and scarf to increase their choices of head coverings.
Volunteers staff our weekly (week day) wig bank days as well as our large events throughout the year. We are expanding our wig bank times to include evenings and weekends, so there are multiple volunteer opportunities.
Volunteers help clients one at a time, in a safe and welcoming space, as they select a wig that they like and feel comfortable wearing. As each client tries on wigs, volunteers assist them in learning how to put on and care for their wig. Hair loss that occurs as a result of cancer treatment can be one of the most traumatic side-effects of treatment for many patients, affecting self-esteem and impacting social interactions. Many clients leave their Wig Bank appointment saying they feel more confident, or more like themselves again.
More opportunities with CANCER CAREPOINT
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About CANCER CAREPOINT
Location:
2505 SAMARITAN DR STE 402, SAN JOSE, CA 95124, US
Mission Statement
Cancer CAREpoint is dedicated to transforming support for cancer patients, survivors, family members, and caregivers in Silicon Valley through personalized, one-on-one Counseling, Assistance, Resources, and Education.
Description
Around 10,000 people in Silicon Valley are diagnosed with cancer each year, and thousands more are living as cancer survivors. Because of this, there will always be individuals and families who need emotional, practical, and psychological support to get through one of the most difficult experiences of their lives. Cancer CAREpoint is dedicated to ensuring that no one should have to face cancer alone.
We assist patients, family members and caregivers from the cancer diagnosis through survivorship-every step of the journey-through our services. All of our programs and services are free of charge. Our programs and services include counseling and support groups, exercise and movement classes, mind and body skills, nutrition services, massage and healing touch, wig services, and educational seminars.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2505 Samaritan Drive, Ste. 402San Jose, CA 95124
DATE POSTED
September 25, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Give us a call to discuss
- Must have a TB test prior to starting