Volunteer Opportunities at Y-ME Illinois

Get involved with Y-ME Illinois TODAY by filling out our online volunteer application. To access the mail-in pdf version, click here.

For information on how you can volunteer, call Y-ME Illinois at (312) 364-9071, or (866) 364-9071 (toll free), or e-mail illinois@y-me.org.

For Breast Cancer Survivors and Healthcare Professionals:

• Open Door Coordinators*
  Open Door volunteers help to coordinate Y-ME’s local support groups for patients, family and friends. In this capacity, they help organize and facilitate informational meetings and rap sessions once a month for those affected by breast cancer and their families. We are looking to start new groups in the Far West suburbs and along the North Shore.

• Just for Teens Program Presenter*
  Volunteers give workshops to teens at high schools in their area. They discuss breast health and teach students how to perform breast self-exams.

• Hotline Peer Counselor
  Hotline peer counselors take calls on Y-ME's 24-hour Hotline. These volunteers are breast cancer survivors who are also trained peer counselors, experienced in handling all types of questions related to breast cancer, and can talk with callers about their feelings and concerns. Y-ME peer counselors provide information and support to anyone touched by bresat cancer. For more information, click here.

For Everyone:

• Special Events
  Volunteers are always needed to assist with Y-ME Illinois’ annual Fashion Show and Luncheon in October, gala parties, fundraising events, and much more. Doing so often involves sharing information about the various programs of Y-ME Illinois.

• Y-ME Illinois Representative*
  Volunteers are needed to represent Y-ME Illinois at various community functions such as health fairs, volunteer fairs and community festivals. They offer basic information about Y-ME’s services and help to raise breast cancer awareness.

• Advocacy
  Advocacy Network Members receive alerts via email, fax or phone with timely information about contacting local, state and/or federal elected officials when important breast cancer-related legislation is under consideration.

• Office and Clerical
  Volunteers are needed during office hours (M-F, 9am – 5pm) for various office projects, including mailings, word processing, filing, data entry, etc.

• Breast Health Awareness Workshop Presenter
  Volunteers facilitate workshop that discusses the three methods of early detection, important information about breast health and the process flow of a breast cancer diagnosis.
  

Internships Available at Y-ME Illinois!

Y-ME Illinois is currently offering Special Events, Program, and Advocacy internships. These internships are available year-round, are unpaid, and have flexible time commitments. These internships can be tailored to fit the needs and interests of qualified candidates.   Learn more!

Fill out our online volunteer application today!