Cancer Support Community - Redondo Beach
Agency Name: Cancer Support Community - Redondo Beach
Description: Cancer Support Community – Redondo Beach is a non-profit organization that offers a free program for cancer patients, their families, and loved ones. Their goal is to help as many cancer patients as possible recover from the physical and emotional effects of cancer to the greatest extent possible. CSC’s psychological support and educational programs are designed to address the loss of control, hopelessness and social isolation that cancer patients and their families often experience.
Location: 100 West Torrance Boulevard, Redondo Beach, California 90277
Website: www.cscrb.org
Clientele: Cancer patients and their families
Areas of Focus: Grief/loss, social isolation, hopelessness, loss of control, family
Availability of Hours:
Site Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 12:-15 pm
Weekday Availability: Yes
Evening Availability: Ask Site
Weekend Availability: No
Required Schedule:
Commitment: 1 year
Requirements:
None known at this time
Other Information:
Language Requirement: No
Aliento Program Site: No
Training Fees Required: No
DMH Site: No
Pre-Practicum Volunteer Opportunities: Yes
Paid Position: No
How To Apply:
If you are interested in MFT Trainee Opportunities, please visit their site at https://www.cscrb.org/ways-to-help/. Email your resume and a statement of interest (and when you will be starting practicum) to Nancy Lomibao at Nancy@CSCRB.org. If you want to safely be a pre-practicum Volunteer, you can contact Event Manager Kelly Zamarripa-DeTate at (310) 376-3550 or kelly@cscrb.org.
Student Feedback:
Strengths:
- Compassionate work with cancer patients
- Nice site location
- Caring staff and supervisor
Challenges:
- Weekdays only
- Intense grief/loss issues