Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia (Peer to Peer Support)

Organization Name: Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia
Opportunity Title: Peer to Peer Support
Category: Health / Medical
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: November 7, 2016
End Date: October 7, 2019

Email: CatherineMartin@bcans.ca
Website: http://www.bcans.ca
Details:

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia is looking for breast cancer survivors to provide peer-to-peer support for those diagnosed with breast cancer. Support can be given in-person during regular office hours of 10am-3pm Monday-Friday, or over the phone. In-office supporters chat with those diagnosed over a cup of tea in our comfortable and confidential Resource Library. To be eligible to provide support, you must be at least one year post-treatment. For more information, please contact Catherine Martin, at 902-465-2685 or www.bcans@bcans.ca