Cancer Support Specialist
Volunteer


Overview:
Imerman Angels is a young, exciting, grassroots nonprofit organization that provides 1-on-1 cancer support cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers living anywhere in the world. We are looking for help from skilled and fun people to support our fast-paced growth and provide assistance to our staff, volunteers and executives. This position is unpaid and provides valuable work experience, references, and access to a wonderful network.This role fills a critical need to help ensure the quality and integrity of the cancer mentor program.


Responsibilities:

  • The most important objective for our cancer support program is to ensure that everyone who requests a “Mentor Angel” gets the help they need.
    • Reach out via phone or email:
      • assessing the support needs of those looking for support and “Mentor Angels” (survivors/caregivers)
      • screening, training, and adding potential “Mentor Angels” to our database
      • referring cancer fighters, survivors, and caregivers to external partner organization as needed
    • Provide a “wow” level of service to our community at all times -to cancer fighters, survivors, caregivers, volunteers, partners, donors, and other supporters
  • Technical objectives
    • Learn to use Salesforce.com to insure 100% data input accuracy within first 60 days
    • Learn to use advanced Google Apps tools like Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, etc within first 60 days to ensure accurate and efficient communication


Requirements:


  • Excellent verbal, written and general computer skills
  • Organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, takes initiative
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision 
  • Strong work ethic, a good sense of humor, a friendly personality
  • General awesomeness


Time Commitment:


  • Variable, depending on availability with a minimum of 8 hours per week during regular business hours
  • Minimum 4 month commitment required, however preference is given to applicants able to commit longer


If interested in this position, please email your cover letter and resume to: Amy Overby at volunteers@imermanangels.org