Cancer Survivors Sought For Volunteer Training

Published January 29, 2010

The Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center is seeking cancer survivors, available during the day, to participate in a volunteer program designed specifically to offer support to individuals with cancer and their families. The two day training will be held Tuesday, March 16th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm and Saturday, March 20th from 9:00am-4:00pm.

Partners in Healing is a group of trained cancer survivors who provide peer support to patients currently under-going cancer treatment. Partners in Healing links patients or family members with a volunteer whose experience is similar to the patient's. The PIH objective is to provide emotional comfort and individual support, as well as direction to the many resources in the community available to cancer patients and their families. All volunteers must be at least eighteen months beyond completion of their own cancer treatment.

Registration is limited and acceptance is based upon an interview process and completion of an application. Registration is required by February 15, 2010. For more information or to register please contact PIH (908) 788-2527.