MOCA Volunteer Opportunities

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If you are interested in getting involved with MOCA, sign-up to be a volunteer and help promote the mission and goals of MOCA.

MOCA is looking for a volunteer facilitator to lead our St. Paul support group.
This is a volunteer, part time position of approximately 3 hours per month. The volunteer Facilitator will lead a monthly 1.5 hour meeting of ovarian cancer survivors and spend another 1-1.5 hours, as needed, to communicate with MOCA staff.  Currently the St. Paul Support Group meets on every 3rd Saturday of the month, from 2-3:30pm at Macalester College in St. Paul. The Facilitator will be expected to follow appropriate MOCA support group guidelines regarding confidentiality, respect, and engage participation by creating a safe and supportive environment for women to share their stories, lives and talk about their journey with ovarian cancer. For the full job description, please visit www.mncn.org’s job board, or email our Public Education Manager at RLechner@mnovarian.org for additional details.

Help represent MOCA during special events
Interested in representing MOCA at a health fair or conference? This is a great opportunity for ANYONE — you don’t have to be a survivor. MOCA exhibits at awareness events throughout the year in public, educational and cancer-specific settings, spreading awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer. If you’re interested in volunteering in 2011, contact our Public Education Manager at  RLechner@mnovarian.org or call (612) 822-0500.

Become a Parade Float Driver
Contact Jodi Bean for more details at RLechner@mnovarian.org or call 612-822-0500.

Ovarian cancer survivors: You can make a difference
If you would like to volunteer as a public speaker or help with the administration of the medical education programs, contact Kathy McGovern at kmcgovern@mnovarian.org.

Survivors Teaching Medical Students literally puts a face on a disease by having survivors speak to third- and fourth-year medical students about their diagnosis and treatment.

The medical residents’ program pairs a gynecologic oncologist with a survivor to deliver prepared talks to primary care residents. The hereditary cancers program pairs a woman who has had genetic counseling and testing with a panel of others who present information to the public about reducing elevated risks for ovarian cancer for people who inherit BRCA1 and/or BRCA2 gene mutations.

Internship opportunities
Please visit the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits job posting board for any current internship openings at www.mncn.org. We post for Special Events and Communications Interns throughout the year, typically on a semester basis.

Thank You, 2011 Volunteers!

Public Education Volunteers
Julie Henricksen
Joan Melrose
Theresa Pietenpol
Joy Wetzel
Cassie Carney
Teresa Faust
Team Teal of the North
Sarah Noonan
Carol Lukkonen
Chris Wick
Lisa McLaughlin
Peggy Jennings
Ruth Gaylord
Susan Kushner
Kim Walker
Kristine Larsen
Laurie Hanson
Heather Koering
Anne Quincy
Lindy Yokanovich
Dona Maki
Judy Prokosch
Marge Higgins
Niloufer Merchant
Jenna VanSlyke
Leslie Young

 

 

Office Volunteers
Nancy Libbey
Susan Kushner
June Miller
Joan Melrose
 

Medical Education
Volunteers 

Connie Fuller
Ruth Gaylord
Resa Gilats
Kris Greer
Brenda Hartman
Chris Hoffman
Peggy Jennings
Ellen Kleinbaum
Linda Linder
Carol Luukkonen
Erin Madsen
Dona Maki
LaVonne Schaefer
Joy Wetzel
Carmen Williams
Sue Young


Office Volunteers – 2010
Nancy Libbey
Susan Kushner
June Miller
Joan Melrose
John Zimmerman
Rachel Schweiker

 

Medical Education Volunteers – 2010
Peggy Jennings
Linda Linder
Resa Gilats
Sue Young
LaVonne Schaefer
Brenda Hartman
Kris Greer
Chris Hoffman
Carmen Williams

 

  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Survivor Stories

Ovarian cancer survivors share their stories, because no one should have to face this disease alone.
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