Community Corner

Volunteers Wanted for Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline

Adelphi program serves callers from around the state.

Written by Pam Robinson

The Adelphi Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program is looking for volunteers.

A five-session training program begins Sept. 12. 

Most of the volunteers at the program are women and men who have had breast cancer and now are helping others cope with this disease.

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 start on Thursday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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.


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