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Brighton Cancer Resource Center In Need of Volunteers

Here are five things to know about volunteering with the St. Joseph Mercy Brighton, Cancer Support Community and the American Cancer Society.

1. TheΒ St. Joseph Mercy Brighton, Cancer Support Community and the American Cancer Society are looking for local volunteers to work with newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families by providing support and information on the multitude of free community resources available to them.

2 Volunteers need only a willingness to help and comfort level in working with cancer patients. Those interested are asked to commit to volunteering at least two times per month.

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3. To volunteer, contact Jennifer NagyΒ atΒ 248.663.3446Β orΒ jennifer.nagy@cancer.org.Β 

4. Following a short questionnaire, volunteers will be required to attend a one-day training session and volunteer orientation with St. Joseph Mercy Hospital to prepare for their work in the Cancer Resource Center.

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5. Anyone seeking additional information about this or other local Cancer Resource Centers can do so by callingΒ 1.800.227.2345Β or by visitingΒ www.cancer.org.Β 

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