Who are #Volunteers?

• Volunteers come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have these things in common: willing, caring hearts and hands ready to serve.

• They serve by donating time and energy for the benefit of others in their community, as a social responsibility, rather than for any financial reward.

• As a non-profit organisation we rely heavily on our +- 7 000 trained CANSA volunteers to help us in the fight against cancer, in their local communities.

“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they are priceless!” -Sherry Anderson

CANSA’s Volunteers

• CANSA’s volunteers are valued and appreciated assets, helping staff at our 30 CANSA Care Centres across the country, to educate local communities about the importance of:– awareness of the signs of cancer,

– regular cancer screening and

– living a balanced lifestyle to lower cancer risk.

• They also provide care & support to cancer patients and love ones, or assist with administrative / fundraising tasks.

#AffectedByCancer #GivingBack

• Our volunteers come from different walks of life and many have been personally affected by cancer – either being cancer Survivors themselves or knowing someone who is.

• Others simply seek to help relieve the cancer burden in their communities.

Sharon Fransman: “Often cancer Survivors are just looking for someone who is willing to listen. When you volunteer you become one of the most important companions on their cancer journey.”

CANSA’s Volunteers

CANSA volunteers are carefully selected, trained and supported by volunteer Co-ordinators.

Volunteers can choose to serve where their strengths lie, and the relevant training will be provided by CANSA Staff.

• education, or

• care / support or

• advocacy, or

• administration, or

• fundraising

Where CANSA Volunteers Helpin the Fight Against Cancer

Where CANSA Volunteers Helpin the Fight Against Cancer

Phakamisa – Empowering Local Volunteers

• The Phakamisa project was initiated in April 2011 between AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals and CANSA.

• The goal is to support the South African healthcare system by assisting the public sector in ensuring the effective diagnosis, treatment and management of the leading cancer for women and men in SA – breast cancer and from 2017 also prostate cancer.

Phakamisa offers an opportunity for volunteers to specialise in supporting breast cancer patients empowering them with knowledge and skills through training and skills development.

Volunteer Snapshot

• 3 Business Unit Councils

• 32 Regional Management Committees

• 238 functional Liaison Committees

• 72 committees in the development phase to become fully functional Liaison Committees

• 2 311 members in volunteer leadership committees, 57% black,43% white

• 4 995 contracted volunteers (leader volunteers included)

• Approximately 4 995 assisted ad hoc with specific projects or events

• 249* clustered orientation courses conducted for new volunteers (*3-5 towns/communities clustered together to ensure cost effective volunteer training)

• 1 090 in-service training workshops offered to volunteer groups

CANSA Acknowledges Top VolunteersMariëtte Loods Award

The annual Mariette Loots Cancer Trust Awards embody the commitment of volunteers to cancer survivors and CANSA on a national level. CANSA regional nominations are forwarded to the Mariette Loots Trust's selection committee. They select the Merit and two main award winners each year based on a stringent grading system.

We salute all our committed volunteers as our cancer warriors who selflessly give of themselves and their time to the cancer cause.

Team Work Makes the Dream WorkHealth Promotion

Help roll out our monthly health campaigns to reduce cancer risk.

Assist with talks, exhibitions and distribution of posters and pamphlets.

Team Work Makes the Dream WorkPatient Care & Support

Help with home-based care of cancer patients and advice to loved ones, with medical equipment, prostheses and wig hire or facilitate support groups

Team Work Makes the Dream WorkAdvocacy

Help CANSA lobby for patients’ right to access affordable treatment and medical care

Team Work Makes the Dream WorkFundraising

We need help to organise successful annual fundraising events, to ensure that we are able to deliver our services to cancer patients and loved ones

Team Work Makes the Dream WorkMarketing & Administration

Help us keep the team organised and offer a friendly face to those seeking our support, or help with marketing our service offering so we are able to reach more people affected by cancer

Team Work Makes the Dream Work

Help fight cancer where you live by supporting your local CANSA Care Centre, as a CANSA volunteer.

Are YOU ready to join our CANSA team?

We’d love to hear from you!

• FAQs - CANSA Volunteers

• 10 Reasons YOU Should Volunteer

• CANSA Care Centre contact details

• Sign up online as a Volunteer

#TogetherWeAreStronger #MakeADifference

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