04 Jan Volunteer to Support the Cancer Community
One of the most impactful ways to support the cancer community is by volunteering! And, if you're still looking for a New Year's resolution, volunteering more is a great one. Triage Cancer depends on dedicated volunteers all over the country to fulfill our mission of providing free education to individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. We have volunteer opportunities for everyone – health care professionals, lawyers and recent graduates, students at all academic levels, and anyone else who wants to help. And nearly all activities are available remotely!
Most importantly, volunteering is an opportunity to positively impact real lives in your community.
Health Care Professionals
Triage Cancer’s Scientific Advisory Council positions us to provide health care professionals and the cancer community the most relevant and accurate information available. The Scientific Advisory Council includes experts in medicine, mental health, nursing, social work, patient navigation, nutrition, oncofertility, financial management, insurance, relationships, sexuality and intimacy, pain and palliative care, advocacy, and others areas of cancer survivorship.
If you are interested in supporting Triage Cancer in any of these substantive areas of cancer survivorship, learn more and apply now!
Lawyers
Have a law degree? Apply to join the Triage Cancer Legal Advisory Council! The Legal Advisory Council includes attorneys with a connection to the cancer community. If you are interested in supporting our work or are a lawyer with expertise pertaining to the legal issues often faced by those in the cancer community (think insurance, employment, estate planning, consumer law, etc.), we need you!
Public Interest Law Initiative
A great way for new lawyers to get involved is through the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI). Triage Cancer is a host agency for the PILI Graduate Fellowship Program. The program pays new associates from Chicago law firms to work with us, helping individuals coping with cancer navigate the legal and practical issues that they face.
Students
Law Student Externships
Triage Cancer accepts applications for law student externs to work with us during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Under the supervision of Triage Cancer’s CEO and COO, who are both cancer rights attorneys, externs support Triage Cancer’s delivery of cancer-related legal programs and services. Externs provide education on cancer-related legal issues, learn client interviewing skills, conduct legal and policy research, and write about various matters, including insurance, employment, health care, disability, government benefits, estate planning, and consumer law.
Internships for All Students
The Triage Cancer internship program is open to students at all academic levels, including high school! Interns support staff at and in preparation for local and national cancer community events and other educational initiatives. Internships are available remotely, and Triage Cancer can serve as a work-study host.
More volunteer opportunities
When it comes to volunteering to support the cancer community, the possibilities are endless! For example, other volunteer opportunities include:
- Sharing Triage Cancer resources
- Helping us prepare for and promote Triage Cancer educational events
- Assisting with office and administrative tasks
- Researching cancer survivorship topics
- Writing website content, blogs, articles, and other items
- Conducting outreach on behalf of Triage Cancer
- And by fundraising through social media platforms, DIY events, garage sales, marathons, etc.
If you are interested in volunteering with Triage Cancer, please complete our interest form.
In short, we could never do this work alone. By volunteering to support the cancer community, you help Triage Cancer expand our reach throughout the country. And, believe it or not, volunteering can lead to a longer life and positive effects on your heart, brain, and mental health. Not to mention the valuable skills and connections you will gain.
About Triage Cancer
Triage Cancer is a national, nonprofit providing free education to people diagnosed with cancer, advocates, caregivers, and health care professionals on cancer-related legal and practical issues. Through events, materials, and resources, Triage Cancer is dedicated to helping people move beyond diagnosis.
