Friend for Life

cancer support network

Become A Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart and soul of Friend for Life Cancer Support Network. It is highly important, to those we support, to our volunteers, and to the organization that each prospective volunteer:

  • Knows FFL's expectations for providing one-to-one support
  • Is emotionally and psychologically prepared to provide one-to-one support to others
  • Completes training designed by healthcare professionals prior to becoming an active volunteer
As a member of Friend for Life, giving one-to-one support to a person diagnosed with cancer is one of my most personally rewarding volunteer activities. Though active in several other organizations, none of the volunteer work is so personally rewarding as trying to provide support as a cancer survivor at a most traumatic time for a person diagnosed. Giving support to a diagnosed cancer patient makes each experience a memorable one. It sounds trite, but it is so true: I get much more than I give!

Sign Up

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At any time, if you have questions or concerns regarding becoming a Friend for Life volunteer, please contact us.

Volunteer Training

Prior to becoming an active volunteer, Friend for Life requires that you participate in training developed by healthcare professionals. The training is available online.

First, please complete the brief form above and submit. Friend for Life staff will send you a Prospective Volunteer packet, which contains an application form. Once we have received your completed application, you will be sent a link to download the Peer Navigator Manual and to view the online training modules. When you reach the end of the modules, you'll find a link to a brief online survey. Once you've completed the survey, staff will contact you to set up a time to meet over Zoom. At any point during this process, please contact FFL staff if you have any concerns or questions.

Peer Navigator Manual Rev. Download Document PDF

Follow Up

Following the training, you will be asked to

  • meet or speak individually with a Friend for Life staff member
  • provide a personal reference
  • provide a physician reference (not required for caregivers)