Volunteer to Help People Facing Cancer
Our Cancer Volunteer Page
Cancer Survivor Volunteer
Are you a cancer survivor with a heart to help someone else find hope and strength as they face treatment? Have you cared for a friend or loved one while they received cancer treatment? Whatever brings you to CanCare, we want to welcome you into our community of survivors!
Our mission at CanCare is to ensure that anyone facing cancer has a survivor by their side. We need you – and your unique voice as a cancer survivor or cancer caregiver – to bring hope and support to someone else who may be experiencing the challenges and the emotions that accompany a cancer diagnosis.
How the Application Process Works
Select "volunteer".
Enter your email.
Check email for form link.
Share details about yourself to help us get to know you.
Submit form.
Get confirmation email.
Schedule interview.
After the interview, we’ll guide you through the volunteer training.
Providing a survivor by the side of anyone facing cancer.
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One on One Support Volunteers
CanCare survivor and caregiver volunteers engage in personal one-on-one online support with cancer patients and their caregivers. Volunteers are matched with clients by cancer type, treatment method, life stage, age, and gender. As survivors themselves, CanCare volunteers have the unique ability to relate and empathize with clients currently undergoing their diagnosis. This bond gives clients an outlet to discuss their personal feelings and cancer experiences that might otherwise be hard to express.
CanCare Volunteer FAQs
Matches are generally made within 2-3 business days after receipt of the request. A CanCare team member will reach out to you if for any reason there is a delay in making a match.
CanCare will match you with a cancer survivor or caregiver with similar cancer and treatment history. If there are other specifics you are seeking in your support volunteer, please note that on your request form and we will do our best to find the best match.
Most of our support volunteers provide support over the phone or online. If you and your match want to meet in person, you can talk about it together.
The length of time that a one-on-one support connection lasts, depends on the client and volunteer. Our hope is that our survivors and caregivers will have support and a volunteer by their side as long as they need it.
Please see this link to access your volunteer portal log in.
At CanCare, we're committed to ensuring no one faces cancer alone. By volunteering, you turn your Acinic Cell Carcinoma journey into invaluable support. Whether lending an ear, offering encouragement, or sharing experiences, your kindness brings hope and connection to others facing similar challenges. Together, we show them they're not alone in their journey.
- Visit survivors during treatment in hospitals or treatment centers.
- Lead and participate in online support groups.
- Provide one-on-one cancer support by phone, email, or online chat.
Your support is a simple yet profoundly impactful gesture that resonates deeply. We're grateful for our volunteers' tireless efforts, illuminating the lives of those facing cancer.
Volunteers offer personalized virtual support to individuals facing cancer challenges. Through phone calls, emails, and other online interactions, they provide compassionate assistance and companionship. Connect from the comfort of your home.
Our matching process ensures effective support by considering factors like cancer type, stage, treatment, age, and gender. Whether survivor or caregiver, volunteers provide encouragement and understanding through channels like online chats or calls, making a real difference in their journey.
Our training program prepares volunteers to offer exceptional support to cancer patients and families. It covers vital skills like active listening, encouragement, and understanding the emotional toll of cancer.
- Explore challenges faced by caregivers and cancer patients
- Understand how these experiences affect emotions
- Master the art of active listening
- Connect deeply to offer meaningful support
Run by therapists and training specialists, our program ensures you're guided by experts. They'll familiarize you with CanCare's mission and goals, as well as our community outreach initiatives.
Meet Our Cancer Survivor Volunteers
Our volunteers are empathetic individuals who have personally survived cancer. They are dedicated to providing unwavering support to those in need. You can learn more about CanCare volunteer information on our cancer survivor volunteer page.
CanCare Values
Courageous
We bring hope through survivorship to those with cancer and their caregivers.
Compassionate
We ensure no one seeking our assistance experiences cancer alone.
Committed
We hold our relationship with those whom we serve as a sacred trust. We maintain the privacy and confidentiality of all our clients.
Connected
We strive to build goodwill in the communities that we serve.
Types of Volunteers at CanCare
Cancer Survivor Volunteers
Individuals who have lived with a cancer diagnosis volunteer to support others currently living with cancer. They offer understanding, empathy, and encouragement to patients and caregivers, ensuring no one faces cancer alone.
Caregiver Support Volunteers
These volunteers dedicate their time to emotionally support caregivers of cancer patients. They provide practical advice and a compassionate ear to help caregivers navigate their roles effectively.
Healthcare Volunteers
Healthcare volunteers offer emotional support and companionship to cancer patients and their families during medical appointments, treatments, or hospital stays, enhancing their well-being and comfort throughout their cancer journey.
Volunteer Training Dates
Our exceptional training program is led by a combination of therapists and training specialists. The training provides our volunteers with information about CanCare and how we serve others, the tools to sharpen their active listening skills, and the opportunity to work through their own personal cancer journey.
Here’s the upcoming virtual training dates:
2024 Online/Virtual Training Classes
Dates subject to change
What Makes CanCare Volunteers Effective?
1. Support from Cancer Survivors
CanCare volunteers, who are all cancer survivors themselves, provide invaluable support rooted in firsthand experience and empathy. Offering a unique level of comfort and companionship, they intimately understand your journey, offering more than just trained listening ears.
2. Comprehensive Training
CanCare thoroughly trains volunteers to provide emotional support. Through comprehensive training, volunteers develop active listening skills and effective coping strategies, ensuring they're well-prepared to support you effectively.
3. Personalized Matching
Our volunteers stand out thanks to our careful matching process. Considering factors like cancer type, stage, treatment, age, and gender, we pair you with someone who truly understands. This personalized approach fosters empathy, ensuring support tailored to your cancer journey.
See What Our Volunteers Are Saying
Quick Links
Events
Looking to find us in the community? Click the link below and get registered to support CanCare!
Resources
Overwhelmed with a new diagnosis? Please click below for resources to assist you on your journey. You are not alone.
Prayer Requests
Request prayer for yourself or a loved one facing cancer.
Volunteer Portal
Existing volunteers can use this link to be taken to the CanCare Volunteer Portal to submit hours and manage their accounts
Virtual Support Groups
We offer virtual support groups for cancer survivors, caregivers, and for those with a stage 4 diagnosis.