Volunteers are an important part of our programs, helping to staff our Lifeline, assist in administrative tasks, as well as with fundraising, committees, mailings and events. Volunteers provide a wide range of specialized talents and skills and we depend on their energy and enthusiasm. We invite you to become a volunteer!
Currently Recruiting for: Administrative Assistant, Lifeline & Event Volunteers
The volunteer process is as follows:
- Download our volunteer application
- Fax, scan & email, or mail back application
- Background and reference checks
- On site interview and tour
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Description & Requirements
Location: Dorothy S. O’Brien Center, 6522 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Volunteer Requirements:
- Working with Excel & Microsoft Word (potential for database work)
- Conducting Reminder Calls
- Shredding
- Filing
- Event Support
- Assisting the Development and Program Teams with Various Tasks
- Other Needs to be Determined.
Schedule: Flexible
LIFELINE VOLUNTEER – Description & Requirements
Location: Dorothy S. O’Brien Center, 6522 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Our telephone Lifeline provides emotional support and resource referrals to anyone who is living with cancer; patients, survivors, friends, family members, caregivers and co-workers, Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm. Volunteers must be comfortable listening to profound emotions and have the ability to be a good listener, provide non-judgmental support and understand that listening does not equate to giving advice or trying to fix some aspect of the situation.
Volunteer Requirements:
- Must have a telephone if connecting remotely to the Lifeline
- Must have access to the internet for completing log reports and assisting callers to register for programs and classes
- Participate in Lifeline in-services
- Make a one year commitment to role of Lifeline Volunteer
- Provide advance notice of 2-3 months when plan to leave Lifeline Program
Weekday Shifts: 9am – 12pm, 11pm – 2pm, 2pm – 5pm
- Confidentiality
- Lifeline Policies & Procedures
- In-depth Education on Cancer Lifeline Programming
- Understanding Cancer Pathways
- Active Listening Techniques
- Exploring the Grieving Cycle
- Assessment of Suicidal Callers
- The Four Needs of People Affected by Cancer
- Creating Open-ended Responses
- Clarifying Content
- Exploring Caller Issues
- Discussing Our Own Experiences With Death & Dying
- Beliefs About Helping
- In-class Role Plays (also conducted over the phone)
If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please call or email Blair LaFavor at 206-832-1290 or blafavor@cancerlifeline.org