American Cancer Society Mission Training and Support for Volunteers

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Current Volunteers - Relay For Life

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Relay For Life Volunteers like you play a key role in the fight against cancer. In addition to raising funds and awareness, you're a gateway for cancer patients, caregivers and survivors to get connected with cancer information and support services.

Give Hope

hopemedalsWhat happens when someone calls 1-800-227-2345? Share this 24-hour number for cancer information and support with everyone at your Team Meetings, fundraisers, survivor events, and of course your local Relay!

Have a cut-a-thon! Learn about wigs and hair donation guidelines and help patients who are struggling with hair loss.

Display this list of resources to support patients and caregivers and I Can Cope teleconference flyers in the Survivor Tent in your local Relay.

Discover all the ways you can support patients and caregivers while you volunteer!

Get Involved

RelayCaregiverAccess resources to recruit Road to Recovery Volunteers at your upcoming Relay.
 
Learn more about CPS-3, featured ACS-funded researchers and current cancer statistics.
 
Interested in volunteering with patients and caregivers? Check out the Society's service program volunteer opporunities and spread the word to your friends!
 
 
 
Be a Resource
 
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Expand your knowledge of free American Cancer Society services and information resources, and share them with patients, caregivers and survivors in your community. You are an important link to the support and information they need throughout their entire cancer journey!

Recommended workshops for Relay For Life Volunteers include:

Visit your Volunteer Learning Center to view the complete training catalogue, register for live trainings, and participate in recorded and e-learning trainings at your convenience.


For more information about volunteering or participating in Relay For Life, visit www.relayforlife.org.

Current Volunteers - Discovery Shop

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Discovery Shop Volunteers like you play a key role in the fight against cancer. In addition to raising funds and awareness, you're a gateway for cancer patients, caregivers and other shoppers to get connected with cancer information and support services.

  Share

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What happens when someone calls 1-800-227-2345? Share this 24-hour number for cancer information and support with everyone who comes into your local Discovery Shop!


Download I Can Cope teleconference flyers to connect patients and caregivers with support.


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Help patients who are struggling with hair loss.

Learn some helpful phrases for communicating with patients and caregivers.

Display this list of resources to support patients and caregivers in your local Discovery Shop.


  Be Aware

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Expand your knowledge of free American Cancer Society services and information resources, and share them with patients, caregivers and survivors in your community. You are an important link to the support and information they need throughout their entire cancer journey!

Visit your Volunteer Learning Center to view the complete training catalogue, register for live trainings, and participate in recorded and e-learning trainings at your convenience.

Recommended workshops for Discovery Shop Volunteers include:


For more information about volunteering with or donating to Discovery Shops, visit www.cancer.org/discovery.

Current Volunteers - Advocacy

advocacy bannerAdvocacy Volunteers like you play a key role in the fight against cancer. In addition to advocating for cancer issues to be a national priority, you're a gateway for cancer patients, caregivers and survivors to get connected with cancer information and support services.

CELEBRATE Your Success

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Visit the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network for more advocacy updates and initiatives.

Learn about life-saving research made possible by your advocacy.




REMEMBER to Reach Out

Capitol luminariaWhat happens when someone calls 1-800-227-2345? Share this 24-hour number for cancer information and support with everyone!

Download a list of financial resources to share with patients and their loved ones.

Discover all the ways you can support patients and caregivers while you volunteer!

 

FIGHT BACK with Knowledge

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Visit your Volunteer Learning Center to view the complete training catalogue, register for live trainings, and participate in recorded and e-learning trainings at your convenience.

 
Let's Stop the Misinformation About the Affordable Care Act - Get the Facts, Get Engaged
Presented by: Joanna Morales, Esq and Laura E. Nathan PhD
Join the special presentation about the Affordable Care Act on Tuesday, June 19th from 10am-12pm. Learn the answers to the following quetions and more:
  • What will happen if the Act is overturned by the Supreme Court?
  • What power or impact could a new United States President have on the Act?
  • Does the Act support preventative care provided free of copayments and deductibles?
  • Does the Act allow lifetime limits on coverage or policy rescissions?
  • Are annual coverage limits regulated?
  • What does this all mean for individuals facing cancer?

Recommended workshops for Advocacy Volunteers include:

Current Volunteers - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Volunteers like you play a key role in the fight against cancer. In addition to raising funds and awareness, you're a gateway for all cancer patients, caregivers and survivors to get connected with information and support services.

Make a Difference

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Include advocacy in your upcoming event. Click here to learn how!




Share Resources

strides hugDownload I Can Cope teleconference flyers to share with breast cancer patients and caregivers.

Learn some helpful phrases for communicating with breast cancer patients.

Find out about all the other ways you can support all cancer patients and caregivers.



Get Involved

MSABCvolsExpand your knowledge of free American Cancer Society services and information resources, and share them with patients, caregivers and survivors in your community. You are an important link to the support and information they need throughout their entire cancer journey!

Visit your Volunteer Learning Center to view the complete training catalogue, register for live trainings, and participate in recorded and e-learning trainings at your convenience.

Recommended workshops for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Volunteers include:


For more information on Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, visit http://makingstrides.acsevents.org

Current Volunteers

Click on your volunteer role below to access key documents, tip sheets, best practices, and tools to use when you’re volunteering.

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Advocate for Change - Advocacy plays a major role in the fight to eradicate cancer. Many of the most important decisions are made by your legislature, Congress, and the White House. Read updates and find out about how you can get involved.

Check out the latest television ad to make Californians aware of our free patient services and volunteer needs.