Volunteer and Join the FORCE Family

FORCE volunteers allow us to keep the branches growing and the leaves blossoming on our FORCE family tree. It is people like you, who give their time and their talent to others, that truly make a difference to those facing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Volunteers are the roots of FORCE and as we grow, we need more and more. We are looking for all members of a family to join our family:  grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins can be the faces of FORCE and empower individuals and families dealing with hereditary cancer. 

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer member of the FORCE family, review our rewarding positions below to select what best fits your interests and your schedule, and complete our volunteer survey or contact Sandy Cohen.

FORCE Supporters

FORCE Supporters deepen our roots and make a difference on a project-by-project basis, helping complete various short-term assignments as they arise. Examples of such projects might be a fundraising event, administrative work, public relations activities or writing assignments. If you are looking to lend a hand on a particular project when your schedule allows, join our team of FORCE Supporters by filling out the survey and participating in ways to give back.

Helpline Volunteers

Helpline Volunteers share their compassion one-on-one, over the telephone, from their own home.  Just by listening, finding resources to support the caller and sharing their own story a Helpline volunteer empowers the caller and generally can lessen his/her fears. This volunteer position requires a one year commitment of just 4-6 hours per month (a predetermined 2 hour block of time every other week) and calls are forwarded to your home or cell, although your number is not disclosed to the caller. The most suitable Helpline Volunteers are those not facing surgery, comfortable with the course of treatment they chose and willing to discuss all treatment options. Training is provided. (A special need exists for Men and Spanish speaking members for call backs.)

Community Liaisons

In this role, you will help raise awareness about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and support those in your community navigating this journey. Community Liaisons spread awareness in the community by:

• Distributing educational brochures to doctors, hospitals and genetic counselors
• Educating local medical professionals about the services FORCE offers their patients in order to ensure more people are learning about hereditary cancer
• Representing FORCE at local conferences
• Becoming a “buddy” to a member requesting personal support
• (Optional) Planning local awareness raising and fundraising events in ways that are comfortable for you

Outreach Coordinators

A FORCE Outreach Coordinator is an enthusiastic FORCE member ready to take on the task of leading a local FORCE outreach group in your community. This individual is passionate about FORCE, has strong computer skills and can devote 5 – 6 hours a week to this position. Your goal is to help local members connect for support, raise awareness, share resources, provide education and fundraise while operating under FORCE’s central administration to deliver consistent messaging. Training is provided for this special position to help you to become a confident and knowledgeable leader.  A minimum 2 year commitment is required. For more information visit our special Volunteer Outreach page.

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