TO ERADICATE BREAST CANCER AS A LIFE - THREATENING DISEASE

I never thought I would get breast cancer. It was a difficult period for me but with the help of my family, my support group at Breast Cancer Foundation, and my doctors, I have finally come to terms with my cancer and learnt to face it. More..
- Breast Cancer Survivor

BCF believes that members play an active role in education and raising awareness of breast cancer. Both men and women are encouraged to become members.

Be A BCF Volunteer

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Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much. - Helen Keller

In order to carry out our many programmes and services, BCF relies a great deal on volunteers who willingly give their time and experience. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds – breast cancer survivors, husbands/family members, carers, medical professionals, students, members of the public etc.

Volunteer Positions

Others

Volunteer Positions

For a breast cancer survivor

  • Hospital Visit Volunteer Counsellor

    Conduct visits to breast cancer patients in hospital following surgery and follow up by telephone during treatment. Must be available for daytime visits during weekdays. Training is provided.

For a breast cancer patient/survivor, spouse, family member or friend.

  • Telephone Volunteer Counsellor

    Provide information and support to individuals via telephone, based on your personal experience with breast cancer. Training is provided.

  • Volunteer Speaker

    Share your experience with breast cancer during BCF Breast Cancer Awareness Talks. Talks are presented to corporations, schools, community clubs, religious groups upon request.

  • Media Volunteer

    Share your experience with breast cancer for media stories. Be interviewed for magazines, television, newspaper etc. (photos/filming may be requested but is not required for all stories).

For anyone regardless of whether they have been through breast cancer or not

  • Helpline Volunteer

    Answer telephone enquiries about breast screening, breast cancer, BCF services etc. from the general public. Must be available for one 4-hour shift per week (9:00am - 1:00pm or 1:00pm - 5:00pm) at BCF premises. Training is provided.

  • Volunteer Translator / Proof Reader

    Translate documents from English to Mandarin, Malay or Tamil and vice versa, or proof read documents in Mandarin, Malay or Tamil to detect errors.

  • Exhibition Volunteer

    Man a BCF booth/table at exhibitions, public forums, fairs etc. Distribute BCF materials and answer general questions about breast cancer, and teach members of the public how to do breast self-examination. Training will be provided if required.

  • Ad Hoc Volunteer

    Assist BCF with various administrative and one-time activities such as folding flyers, stamping envelopes, data entry, packing goodie bags, fundraising, delivering/collecting items, soliciting prizes, telephone follow-up.

Others

  • Speakers

    BCF requires qualified individuals to conduct talks on breast cancer and healthy lifestyle related issues at public forums, counselling courses, BCF Coffee Mornings, support group meetings etc. Talks can be conducted in either English or Mandarin. Topics of interest are visualization/meditation for managing illness; complementary & alternative medicine; organic foods; Lymphoedema; chemotherapy; radiotherapy; hormonal therapy; reconstructive surgery; relationship between gynaecological cancers and breast cancer; effective communication with healthcare professionals; menopause; depression related to serious illness. Speakers must not promote or sell products or services through their talk.

If you are willing to share your expertise in any of these areas, please contact BCF.

  • Instructors for BCF Healing Through the Arts Programme

    The BCF Healing Through The Arts Programme provides breast cancer patients/survivors with an opportunity to help themselves in their short and long-term recovery. Classes in Latin Line Dance, Yoga, Massage and Drama are held weekly. In order to further expand this programme, BCF would like to offer a weekly class in the following areas:

    • Art Therapy (daytime or evening).

    • Aerobics / Exercise class (daytime or evening)

    • Singing (daytime or evening) – to be part of a BCF choir for breast cancer survivors and supporters

If you would like to help breast cancer survivors on their road to recovery, and can teach art therapy or aerobics/exercise or basic singing techniques and songs in English and lead a group during performances, please contact BCF.

If you would like to become a BCF Volunteer, please complete and return the BCF Volunteer Application Form. Ensure that you read the full position descriptions and minimum requirements carefully. If you feel you can help BCF in other ways, please contact BCF’s Support & Volunteer Programme Department describing what you wish to do, and your qualifications.