Volunteer Learning Center
Get the latest information about cancer and support techniques no matter what your volunteer role (services, fundraising, or advocacy)!
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Increase awareness and understanding of cancer and your skills to support patients, caregivers and survivors.
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Stay current in the fight against cancer with presentations on key cancer topics facilitated by physicians and researchers.
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Reduce barriers to quality of life for underserved communities, provide more culturally-sensitive support and outreach to diverse volunteers.
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Learn how to support patients and caregivers facing common cancer challenges from expert oncology nurses and social workers.
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Available for ALL volunteers and staff.
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REQUIRED for volunteers who serve patients and caregivers.
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REQUIRED trainings for volunteers who have been screened and qualified for these programs. Also includes recertificaitons that allow volunteers to continue in their respective programs.
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Pre-scheduled trainings offered via teleconference and in person.
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Access through your computer or telephone at any time.
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Access through your computer only at any time.
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Patient Service Coordination
One of the functions of the Network is to connect patients, caregivers, and survivors with the support and information they need, when they need it. This is a joint effort between local Field Staff who promote the Society’s services to the local community, Cancer Resource Specialists who connect people with the services they need, and Volunteers who provide the actual services in the local community. We are all a part of the Network, creating a network of support for everyone who contacts the Society to increase quality of life.
| No matter how a patient, caregiver, or survivor contacts the American Cancer Society (800#, website, referral from physician, walk in to local office, etc.), they will get connected to the Cancer Resource Specialist at the Network who covers that constituent’s area of California. |
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The Specialist talks with the constituent about her/his situation, identifies key areas of need, and shares options for information and support. Any information the constituent requests is sent directly via email or postal mail (ex: information about cancer, treatments, clinical trials, managing side effects, etc.) If the constituent wishes to receive services from the Society, the Specialist connects the constituent with programs in her/his local community (support groups, Road to Recovery, Look Good…Feel Better, etc.). |
| YOU, our volunteers, provide the direct service and support to the patient, caregiver, or survivor. |
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Learn More About The Network
In order to reach out to more patients and caregivers in California and to better support you, our Volunteers, The California Division has launched the Stephanie H. Lane Cancer Resource Network. Thanks to a generous donation from long-time volunteer and donor, Stephanie H. Lane, the Network provides a unique centralized approach to providing quality, consistent patient services through out the entire Division as well as on-going volunteer learning opportunities.
Click here to meet Stephanie H. Lane and learn more about the Network.
Goals of the Network:
- Increase the number of newly-diagnosed patients served in California.
- Improve quality of life for cancer patients and their families.
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What's Your Region BS Border/Sierra Region GV Great Valley Region GB Greater Bay Area/
Redwood Empire Region
LA Los Angeles Region OC Orange County Region SC Silicon Coastal Region *California Chinese Unit (CCU) serves Chinese-speaking constituents throughout California. |
Find out which Region is yours by searching by zip code.
Click here to learn about how patients and caregivers in California get the services they need from Cancer Resource Specialists working together with you, our Volunteers.
- Register for live trainings
- Listen to recorded teleconferences
- Participate in e-learning opportunities
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