Five-Session Training Begins on September 12
(Long Island, NY) Most of the volunteers at the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program are women and men who have had breast cancer and now are helping others cope with this disease.
Here’s what they have to say about their reasons for volunteering:
- Cindy Arroyo of Rockville Centre, has been a volunteer for six years: “I called the hotline when I was diagnosed in 2006 and wanted to give back by being a volunteer.”
- Lydia Clarke of Lynbrook was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 years ago and volunteered shortly afterward. “I have a positive outlook and feel I have a lot to share with others. I want to help others through a difficult time.”
- Catherine Olsson of Glen Head is an eight-year survivor and a volunteer for five years: “When you’re diagnosed with breast cancer your life in every aspect changes. The most important piece is hope—when you phone the hotline you hear a voice and you know they understand; will, I am now one of those voices.”
Volunteers can help by doing fundraising, community outreach, publicity and office work, as well as by answering hotline calls. Hotline volunteers provide emotional support, information and referral services to callers with breast health concerns.
The next five-session training cycle will be starting on Thursday, September 12 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Adelphi University School of Social Work in Garden City
Although the program is housed on Long Island, hotline services and telephone counseling are available to callers throughout New York State at 800-877-8077.
For more information about the training and to schedule an appointment for an interview, call JoMarie Cook at 516-877-4329.
