YOU can make a difference
Throughout Northern New Mexico, there are wonderful opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives and advance the work to eliminate cancer. Many volunteers have been affected by a diagnosis and chosen to give back to others in the fight. All people interested in making a difference in the lives of others are encouraged to get involved. Volunteers make a big difference to a lot of patients. They not only offer a warm blanket and snacks, but many are also cancer survivors who can relate to people’s journey. The work they do is critical in contributing to the quality of life for others. Everyone is so grateful for their help and their insight. People volunteer for a variety of reasons, including:
• People depend on me
• In honor of a loved one
• Someone I care about asked me to
• It’s a cause I believe in
• The need matches my skill set
• Required amount of hours for the job
• It makes me feel helpful and gives life an extra purpose
• I enjoy seeing the projects or people impacted by my actions
• For my résumé
Volunteer needs
American Cancer Society (https://www.cancer.org/involved/volunteer.html) • ACS CAN — Volunteers advocate to make meaningful change nationwide by meeting with legislators, planning events and encouraging new membership. Contact Lacey Daniell, lacey.daniell@ cancer.org or 505-262-6014.
• Making Strides Against Breast Cancer — Volunteers for Santa Fe or Albuquerque walks can start or join a team, walk as an individual or help plan the event. Contact Jessica Duncan, jessicaduncan@cancer.org or 909-534-2565.
• Relay for Life — Help plan and organize events in the local community.
Contact Angela Luna, acluna26@yahoo.com or 800-227-2345.
• Road to Recovery program — Drive cancer patients to and from their treatment in Santa Fe. To volunteer, contact Shirelle Besse, shirelle. besse@cancer.org or 505-262-6016.
Cancer Foundation for New Mexico in Santa Fe (https://cffnm.org/)
• Fluent Spanish speakers are needed to help translate during exams and
treatment
• Volunteers also provide one-on-one support to patients in the
chemotherapy treatment area
Contact Caroline Owen, caroline@cffnm.org or 505-955-7931, ext. 3.