The success of the YSC's programs depends on the support of dedicated volunteers nationwide and internationally. These men and women lend their time and talents to assist the YSC in increasing the quality and quantity of life for all young women living with breast cancer.
We provide volunteer opportunities at our central office, through our affiliate network, in your local community and abroad. If you have any questions or would like more information, please email volunteer@youngsurvival.org.
The YSC offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, which include:
- Adopt a Hospital
- Affiliates (YSC Local Chapters and Community Volunteer Groups)
- Mailings
- News and Feature writing
- Point of Contact Program
- Public Speaking
Adopt a Hospital
YSC's Adopt a Hospital program is designed to put the resources of the Young Survival Colaition into the hands of healthcare professionals and young breast cancer survivors around the world. Adopt a Hospital participation form.
Affiliates
Our affiliate structure is the grassroots community of the Young Survival Coalition. Affiliates are a wonderful way to strengthen your own connection with the YSC community as well as help foster new connections among young women in your area who are affected by breast cancer.
There are two levels of YSC affiliation at the local level: the Chapter and the Community Volunteer Group (CVG). Our six Chapters are Atlanta, Columbus, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City and Northern New Jersey.
CVGs are comprised of volunteers who wish to do the work of the YSC as individuals or as a small group. The main focus on a CVG is to connect with young women affected by breast cancer and to do YSC programs locally. These groups are, essentially, YSC volunteers who serve as a point of contact for young women in their communities.
For more information on our affiliates or on starting one in your area, call 646.257.3011 or write to affiliate@youngsurvival.org.
Newsletter Writers
Our newsletter editor needs volunteers to write features and news articles about YSC programs, events and community members. Must have access to telephone and email to conduct interviews and communicate with newsletter editor. If you are interested, please write to yscweb@youngsurvival.org.
Point of Contact Program
Points of Contact (POCs) are national volunteers who are matched with young women who contact the YSC wishing to speak with other women who share their experience. The POC volunteer initiates a conversation over the phone or via email to reduce the sense of isolation that many young women with breast cancer may feel. to apply to be a ResourceLink Point of Contact Volunteer, to be a contact for other young women affected by breast cancer, please complete the Point of Contact Volunteer Application.
To apply for any of these volunteer opportunities, please complete a volunteer application.
