Friends for the Journey
Lancaster Cancer Center recognizes that support and encouragement plays an important part in a patient’s recovery. Three volunteers, all cancer survivors, have established a program of comfort for our patients and their families by connecting survivors with those newly diagnosed or those beginning treatment. This program has several facets, all of which benefit both those being treated and their caregivers as well as those who feel they would like to return the kindnesses shown them during their Healing Journey.
If you are a newly diagnosed patient, or the loved one of a patient who is being treated, ask the Patient Coordinator, the nurses or your physician to be connected with a Friend for the Journey.
If you have undergone treatment, or were a caregiver, and would like to help those beginning their Healing Journey, please consider joining us as a Friend for the Journey. The remuneration may not be impressive, but the rewards you will experience as a volunteer will be priceless.
What: Friends for the Journey
Where: Lancaster Cancer Center as well as in the community
When: Friends may volunteer on a regular basis at a time convenient to their schedules.
Who: Volunteers may be any who have been treated and/or their family or friends. Concerned community members may also serve. Those requesting Friends will be any who are newly diagnosed or are currently receiving treatment
What will we do? Any of the following:
- Personal contact with patients and/or their family members. Personal contact may take the form of a phone call, visitation, follow-up notes, or companionship at various workshops or programs.
- Greet and welcome new patients in the LCC office.
- Visit with a patient in the treatment room.
Training: Orientation sessions will be offered. Contact either of the organizers to volunteer your services.
Mindy DeGreen 717-291-1313 ext. 115