Updated: November 2011
The mandate of BCCA Volunteer Services is to enhance the mission of the BC Cancer Agency and the experience of patients, family and friends during their cancer journey.
Many of us know the cancer journey personally or by way of a loved one. It is not an easy road to travel; even harder without caring support. You can make a difference to someone traveling that road by volunteering with the BC Cancer Agency Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins Centre for the Southern Interior.
Whether you have been affected by cancer or just want to be involved in your community we welcome your application. Volunteers are a part of the multi-disciplinary team and play a vital role in the provision of high quality care and support to our patients, their family members, and staff.
There are no educational prerequisites but compassionate, empathetic, non-judgmental individuals match our patients’ needs well. Volunteer opportunities in the Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins Centre for the Southern Interior exist Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
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Benefits of Volunteering |
Requirements of Volunteering |
- We provide training
- We value your time
- We work to match your skills and interests appropriately to a volunteer role
- Ongoing educational opportunities
- Be part of a team
- Learn new skills
- Social events
- Supervision and support
- Giving back to the community
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- Age 18 years and up
- Available weekdays during centre hours (Mon – Fri, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
- Skills required vary depending on volunteer role sought
- Completion of the screening process which includes an application, interview, reference checks
- It is recommended that patients wait one year after treatment before volunteering
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To download a Volunteer application Package, click here
For more information contact Administration
Tel: 250.712.3901
E-mail: jjacques@bccancer.bc.ca