Knowledge of the Internet is helpful but not necessary. Please email the information to our Health Information Specialist or fax to 510.839.9779. Sources must be clearly noted. Outreach Volunteers are needed to distribute patient information in physician's and hospital waiting rooms, as well as to identify patients and health professionals who can help get information to patients and their families. The Support Network is a telephone matching service for brain tumor patients and their families in which individuals call volunteers on the Support Network for information, stories, support, as well as an understanding ear.
Critical skills are active listening and a positive attitude.
Family Members willing to respond to other family members of brain tumor patients regarding their experiences. Health Professionals willing to respond to technical and medical questions from patients and family members about brain tumor diagnosis and treatment. Special Language Skills NBTF is always interested in patients, caregivers, and health professionals who speak other languages in addition to English and who can volunteer to be listed on our Support Network. Once you submit an application, you will be contacted by a NBTF staff member for a brief interview and screening process. These groups play a vital role in the community because they offer support and information to patients, family and friends through a group setting.