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Friend for Life Cancer Support Network is currently seeking cancer survivors and caregivers to become Peer Navigators - trained volunteers who provide one-to-one emotional support to others facing a similar experience.
As a refresher, Friend for Life Cancer Support Network was founded in Kentucky in 1988 and provides cost-free, one-to-one emotional peer support provided by cancer survivors and caregivers trained by medical professionals. Being able to talk with a regular person who's "been there" has been shown to reduce isolation, depression and anxiety and improve overall quality of life for those going through cancer.
What we look for in a Peer Navigator:
The ideal Peer Navigator is someone who is self-motivated and responsible, an attentive listener who is considerate and respectful of others. We require prospective volunteers to complete a professionally directed training program before undertaking their role. Peer Navigators function largely on their own, with minimal direct supervision.
Steps to Become a Peer Navigator:
Complete application form
Provide physician reference (not required for caregivers)
Provide personal reference (someone who knows you well, preferably not family)
Complete training (online modules) or potentially a live training
Interview with organization staff (via Zoom or phone)
For more information, call (502) 893-0643 or www.friend4life.org
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