Diana Price-Fish Cancer Foundation -Volunteer Philosophy

Statement of Volunteer Philosophy

The Diana Price-Fish Cancer Foundation encourages the teamwork of paid staff and volunteers so we can offer our participants the best services possible. Volunteers contribute unique talents, skills, and knowledge to provide personal attention to participants and expand fundraising capacity. Volunteers also help educate the public about Diana Price-Fish Cancer Foundation's mission and services.

The Diana Price-Fish Cancer Foundation realizes that individuals volunteer for a variety of reasons. We appreciate all of the work that volunteers do to help us provide services to our participants. We want to meet your personal needs and will do our best to see that as a volunteer you will be:

	Recognized for your efforts
	Treated with respect
	Placed in a suitable assignment that matches your skills and interests
	Provided with the necessary training to do your job
	Encouraged to voice ideas, concerns, or problems

In return, we ask that you:

	Support the Foundation's mission, goals, policies, and procedures
	Represent the Foundation in a responsible and professional manner
	Have a real dedication to helping adults with cancer
	Be serious about your commitment to volunteering
	Keep the lines of communication open at all times
	Have a good time!

Volunteering at the Diana Price-Fish Cancer Foundation offers you:

	The chance to work at a respected and unique nonprofit organization
	An opportunity to learn more about cancer issues
	Training that allows you to gain skills and knowledge
	The opportunity to interact with many different people
	A chance to make new friends
	Insight into your own abilities and interests
	A chance to develop new skills or enhance existing ones.