Volunteer Today!

Since 2000, more than 500 Arkansans have devoted their time and energy to further our mission of promoting awareness, encouraging timely detection, and supporting improved treatment of prostate cancer in Arkansas.

As a nonprofit organization, we rely on private support. We need your help to continue educating men in Arkansas. We want our families and loved ones to know the risks, know how and when to get screened, and have access to up-to-date and unbiased information when facing a new diagnosis and/or a difficult treatment decision.

You may be a prostate cancer survivor. You may have a friend or family member that has been diagnosed. You may have lost a friend or family member to the disease. You may be fighting prostate cancer right now.

If you or someone you love has been affected by prostate cancer, join our fight today! Whatever your strengths, capacities or motivations, the Foundation will help you find the perfect way to get involved.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• The Awareness First Council
  A committee of young professionals who are dedicated to increasing awareness of prostate cancer in Arkansas, particularly among the younger population. The Council helps to plan and host an annual reception and fundraiser on behalf of the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation.

• Fundraising & Special Events
  Fundraising jobs include planning, letter writing and making use of your contacts in the community to further the mission of the Foundation. Special event jobs include event chair positions, obtaining sponsorships, publicity and auction items, logistics, ticket sales and helping to work the events.

• Statewide Screening Program
  Jobs include driving, paperwork processing, and medical tasks requiring the appropriate education and credentials.
  
  
• Spokesperson and Encourager
  Join our Survivor-Mentors by providing support to newly diagnosed men and acting as a spokesperson on behalf of the Foundation.

• Women Against Prostate Cancer (WAPC)

Prostate cancer does not affect men in isolation.  It often has devastating effects on families and loved ones.  Women Against Prostate Cancer (WAPC), a new national organization of women adversely affected by prostate cancer and strives to locate resources for emotional support, finances, insurance, and hospice and home care.  Women Against Prostate Cancer connects and supports women who have been affected by the disease, using their passion and determination to promote funding, advocacy, and education.  The Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation sponsors the Arkansas Chapter of Women Against Prostate Cancer.

• General Administrative
  Jobs include assistance with mailings, data entry and distribution of educational materials.

To volunteer please contact the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation