Peer Support
(Canadian Cancer Society, Huron-Perth Community Office)
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| Comments | National, community based organization of volunteers * mission to eradicate cancer and the enhance quality of life of people living with cancer * funded by public donations * a variety of supports to patients and their families from the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment, including transportation (call for details) | |||
| Contact | Dianne Mohr, Manager, Canadian Cancer Society, Huron-Perth Community Office; Phone: 519-271-4270 * 1- 800-294-0086; Fax: 519-271-7582; Email: dmohr@ontario.cancer.ca | |||
| Duties | Are you a survivor or caregiver? Would you like to connect with someone who is going through a similar cancer journey? A peer support volunteer offers empathetic support from someone who has been there. Our volunteers connect with individuals over the phone or in person. This position requires that you be out of treatment for one year, but no longer than 10 years. | |||
| More Info Link | www.cancer.ca | |||
| Benefits | Working one on one with a someone living with cancer or a care giver to make a difference in their cancer journey. | |||
| Clients | Individuals living with cancer and their caregivers. | |||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) | |||
| Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Field Trip Aide / Community Outing Support ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Friend / Penpal ; Health Care ; Social Interaction ; Telephone Communication ; Transportation / Driver / Delivery | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Friendly & Outgoing ; A cancer survivor or caregiver, friendly, compassionate, a good listener, sensitive to others, ability to exercise good self care, ability to maintain objectivity, respectful of client confidentiality | |||
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) - 2 years | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one | |||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (9am-5pm) Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (9am-5pm) Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (9am-5pm) Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (9am-5pm) Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (9am-5pm) We appreciate all help and time donated by our volunteers. | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Various locations including clients home and public locations. | |||
| Location | Perth and Huron Counties | |||
| Number of Positions | Huron County ; Perth County ; Stratford 30 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is required ; Training on-going ; Canadian Cancer Society Orientation, Peer Support Training and ongoing support | |||
| Transportation | Car required ; Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation | |||
| Police Check | Not Required | |||
| Referrals | 0 | |||
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| Organization Name | Canadian Cancer Society, Huron-Perth Community Office | |||
| Office Phone | 519-271-4270 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-294-0086 or 1-888-939-3333 | |||
| Fax | 519-271-7582 | |||
| huronperth@ontario.cancer.ca | ||||
| Website | www.cancer.ca | |||
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