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Flexible Schedule
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Fremont, CA 94538
HERS Breast Cancer Foundation is seeking one to two volunteers to provide wig consultation and fitting services for breast cancer patients at its Fremont location. Our wig program -- "Hair With Care" -- is a unique opportunity to provide support to breast cancer patients who have lost their hair or are anticipating hair loss due to planned treatment. The ideal volunteer will possess a current cosmetology license, have experience with wig fittings, and (most important) have demonstrate compassion, patience, and calm as it is common for patients to feel physically unwell and/or distressed about their hair loss. The workspace for this volunteer opportunity is lovely! It was designed and decorated in a way that enhances privacy and mirrors a salon experience. We have a large selection of wigs and partial wigs in stock. Brands carried by HERS include Jon Reneau, Dream USA, and Henry Margu. Tasks include assisting patients in the process of choosing a wig which involves discussing their style, helping them try on various wigs, providing wig care instruction, and updating the patient's record in our CRM (customer relation management) platform. We will train volunteers to use our CRM. Note that scheduling patient visits and selling merchandise will be handled by our medical receptionist. Whether or not an in-stock wig is purchased or a patient chooses to order one, the volunteer may be asked to provide light trimming to the wig to tailor it to the patient's desired look. HERS is open Monday through Friday; we are flexible with volunteer scheduling and are open to discussing shifts between the hours of 9 am - 1 pm or 2 pm - 5 pm. A commitment of at least two hours per volunteer day is preferred. The volunteer must undergo a background check and sign a patient confidentiality agreement. The ability to speak one or more languages is a plus! Many of our patients speak Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, and Hindi. If you feel ready to support breast cancer patients and possess the skills and abilities listed in this post, please call us! We are eager to speak with you and have you join our enthusiastic, warm, caring, and energetic volunteer team!
Date Posted: Jul 24, 2023
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Sep 30
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Sep 30
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08:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Fremont, CA 94536
We are thrilled to announce that HERS Breast Cancer Foundation will once again host our 24th annual Walk/Run/Yoga Fundraiser and Community Expo on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Quarry Lakes Regional Park in Fremont! In addition to our 5k walk and 5k/10k timed run options, we're bringing back outdoor yoga, our fun and energetic Bollywood warmup, and we will be joined by businesses and nonprofits at our Community Expo. That's not all! We will also enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch plus entertainment, giveaways, and fabulous raffles. We are seeking a children’s professional face painters for our event. Your donated time and talent would be very much appreciated by our young participants! You will be part of a beloved community event that will lift your spirits AND raise funds so that HERS low income, under-insured, and uninsured HERS patients may access post-surgical products that help them heal both physically and emotionally. In gratitude, Lorena Oliva HERS Breast Cancer Foundation
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2023
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Oct 7
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Oct 7
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08:00 AM
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02:00 PM
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Union City, CA 94587
Shred for a Cure is an event hosted by Shred City, a family-owned business. Community members are invited to bring up to 5 banker's box-sized boxes of paper documents to shred on-site at Shred City's Hayward facility. Traffic control and other event elements will be supported by the Union City Police Department If they wish, community members may then make a donation to support HERS Breast Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit that provides post-surgical products and services for breast cancer patients, including low income and under-insured patients. This is a drive-through event; once community members drop off their documents, they are welcome to park and enjoy a free hot dog or veggie burger, and a beverage at Shred City's free barbecue! Volunteers are needed to help set up and clean up, greet community members, and accept donations. Student volunteers under the age of 16 be accompanied by an adult. Student volunteers will receive community service credit. Volunteers will receive lunch.
Date Posted: Sep 18, 2023
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Sep 29
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Sep 29
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02:00 PM
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06:00 PM
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Fremont, CA 94536
Our 2022 Walk/Run/Yoga event was a tremendous success and we’re gearing up to do it all over again! HERS Breast Cancer Foundation is seeking volunteers to help with set up of the community expo booths. We need volunteers to help with pre-event set-up for our 24th Annual Walk/Run/Yoga. Volunteers will be helping set up pop up tents, unloading tables, chairs, supplies.
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2023
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Sep 30
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Sep 30
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05:00 AM
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04:00 PM
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Fremont, CA 94536
HERS Breast Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has been in continuous operation since it was established in 1998. Its mission is to support all individuals healing from breast cancer by providing post-surgical products and services regardless of financial status. Mission fulfillment is achieved through its assistance programs which provide products such as breast forms (prostheses), specialty bras, compression garments, and wigs. This work is supported via foundation grants, individual donors, and fundraising events. One of our annual events is our annual Walk/Run/Yoga Fundraiser that will be held at Quarry Lakes Regional Park in Fremont, California on September 30, 2023. We are seeking volunteers to help us the day of our event in various capacities as listed below in (4) shifts. Volunteers will be given a barbecue lunch that will have vegetarian option. List of some of the duties include: Welcoming Participants Registration Setting Up Expo Pop-Ups (Tents/Canopies) Setting Up (Tables, Chairs) Breaking Down (Tables, Chairs, Pop-Up Tents) Assisting in Barbecue area/Food Prep Parking Volunteer and directing participants Handing out medals at finisher line Jackrabbits (riding course and looking out for participants who need assistance) Course volunteers (being at certain points of the course with water) Course Cheerleaders Breakdown of course Gate Monitors General Clean Up Floaters Water Station (First Aid) We couldn't do such events without wonderful volunteers like you! In gratitude, HERS Breast Cancer Foundation
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2023
