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5 people are interested
Cancer Resource Center Volunteer - Dispense health information, social services, and hope
ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society
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5 people are interested
The American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Center at Salem Health needs your help for program services!
The American Cancer Society partners with local oncology and community centers to provide Cancer Resource Centers. Cancer patients, their families and caregivers can receive information, learn about American Cancer Society programs and services, and receive free gift items including wigs, scarves, & hats. All centers are staffed by dedicated American Cancer Society volunteers. Visitors to the Cancer Resource Centers may also obtain information about prevention and detection, treatment guidelines, and support groups.
If you like one-on-one and small group interaction, are a cancer survivor, have been a caregiver, or have had a family member or friend diagnosed with cancer, you will appreciate the experience of being a cancer resource center volunteer. As a trained volunteer at a cancer resource center you would interact with cancer patients and caregivers and be a conduit to information about cancer types, treatments, cancer screenings, and support services provided by the American Cancer Society and other organizations.
Volunteers must be prepared to provide compassionate assistance to cancer patients, family members and friends.
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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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
875 Oak StreetSalem Health Cancer Institute, Building CCancer Resource CenterSalem, OR 97301
DATE POSTED
May 28, 2019
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Thursday afternoons (11:30 AM - 3PM) and Friday mornings (9:30 AM - 1 PM) are shifts available; flexible!
- Must also take Salem Health's volunteer orientation/training and background check. TB test, Flu vaccine (both covered at hospital), and must be at least one year in complete remission (if cancer survivor).