People who have dealt with cancer firsthand often want to support others with cancer. Whether you are a cancer survivor or care for someone with cancer, you have valuable experience that can help others. Becoming a volunteer makes a difference in a person’s life. It also positively affects your own life.
Volunteering offers different rewards for everyone. In fact, many volunteers say sharing their time makes them feel good. They also say it helps them build new friendships and widens their support network.
Here are ways to find volunteer opportunities in your local area:
Tell your family, friends, coworkers, and health care providers that you want to get involved in cancer-related volunteer activities. Talk with them about your interests and ways you may want to help. Ask for their ideas about how you can volunteer.
Find out about local volunteer programs where you live. Contact your local hospital, cancer center, associations, and places of worship to learn about their cancer volunteer programs. Ask how you can become involved. You can also look for announcements in your local newspaper, library, and community center. Or check the social media sites of organizations in your community.
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