Peer Support Volunteer (Canadian Cancer Society, South York Region Unit)

Peer Support Volunteer
(Canadian Cancer Society, South York Region Unit)

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Position ID: 2600

Last Modified: 04 Mar 2013

Last Full Update: 04 Mar 2013

Opportunity Details

Contact

Sherri Cicirello, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Canadian Cancer Society; Phone: 905-709-4978 ext 3846; Fax: 905-709-1240; Email: scicirello@ontario.cancer.ca

More Info Link

www.cancer.ca/southyorkregion

Duties

Visit by telephone with someone dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Peer support is essentially people providing support based upon their cancer experiences.

Benefits

•Make a significant impact in the life of a person living with cancer or a caregiver
•Orientation and staff support provided
•Flexible scheduling
•Calling card provided for long-distance telephone matches

Clients

Cancer patients and their caregivers

Location

Flexible

Number of Positions

Markham: 10 individual(s) ; Richmond Hill: 10 individual(s) ; Vaughan: 10 individual(s) ; Whitchurch-Stouffville: 10 individual(s)

Ages

18 year(s) - 99 year(s)

Suitable for OSSD

Commitment Length

Long Term - preferred

Training

Must successfully complete initial training, plus attend one continuing education session per year.

Police Check

Required

Volunteer Categories

Advisor ; Emotional Support ; General Help (Counselling & Guidance) ; General Help (Work From Home) ; Peer Counselling ; Phone calls ; Telephone Assurance

Additional Requirements

-Current experience with cancer (must be one year past treatment but not exceeding 10 years since diagnosis) or past experience as a caregiver
-Friendly and compassionate personality

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