Connecting Champions
Serves Atlanta by phone or online (based in Pittsburgh, PA).
(412) 376-3755
Connecting Champions is a nonprofit based in Pittsburgh. It matches kids and young adults who have or had cancer with a mentor who works in a job they care about. Staff join every video meeting, so families can take part from other places.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- How often
- A regular scheduleFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- With people (tutoring, mentoring, visiting), From homeFrom the description, not confirmed
- Who can come
- Adults (18 and up)From the description, not confirmed
- Background check needed
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Fill out the online volunteer application, then a 30 minute interview with staff, then send background check papers to Volunteering@connectingchampions.org.From the description, not confirmed
What they offer 6
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Kids ProgramProgram
Kids who have or had cancer are matched with a career mentor or a friend who shares their interests. They meet by video, and the program sends activity kits for hands-on fun.
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Mentoring Program for Child & Young Adult Cancer Patients & SurvivorsProgram
Connecting Champions pairs cancer patients and survivors with mentors who can help with career goals and getting ready for life after high school. It is for children, teens, and adults in their 30s who have had cancer.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Volunteer as a MentorProgram
Adults with any kind of job or passion can become mentors for kids and young adults with cancer. Most visits are by video, and staff handle scheduling and join every call.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Young Adults ProgramProgram
Young adults up to age 39 who have or had cancer are matched with a mentor in a field they love. They can talk with the mentor regularly and may get a customized internship.
Events 2
- Info refreshed from their website· Jun 25
March to Friendship
Every MarchOnline
A recurring March bracket challenge and crowdfunding fundraiser that raises money for mentorship moments for kids and young adults with cancer.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 5
Night of Inspiration
Annual
An annual celebration and fundraiser for the mentoring program.
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