MAKNA Volunteerism - National Cancer Council Malaysia

Becoming a volunteer with MAKNA is one of the most significant ways you could help cancer patients who desperately need our assistance. Consider yourself a proud ambassador of the MAKNA brand!

As time is precious, sharing yours with cancer patients and their families makes it all the more meaningful.

You could help at our treatment centre by spending some quality time with patients simply by being there and providing a listening ear. Our volunteers are involved in numerous activities with our patients and enjoy simple activities such as walks and playing board games.

Volunteers Appreciation
Volunteers Appreciation is an annual event. We recognise our volunteers for their time and energy shared doing community works. There is a range of recognitions. Truly "a work of heart".

For more pictures on the MAKNA Volunteers Appreciation Kuala Lumpur 2011,
please visit our Facebook Photos Albums here

Read What Our Volunteers Say

Calendar of Volunteer Events

JANUARY 2012

Event	Date	Organiser	Status
Ca Awareness, Fundraising, HospVisit	5 - 6 Jan	at Penang General Hospital Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm Volunteer: Mdm Azlina	C
Volunteer Support Group, Fundraising	7 - 8 Jan	at Kpg Tanjong Senkanang, Segamat Johor Time: 9.30am - 2.00pm Volunteer: Mr Mokthar	C
Interstates Support Group Meeting,Fundraising	13 - 15 Jan	at Bukit Larut, Taiping Perak Time: 9.30am - 5.30pm Volunteer: Mr Nazri, Mdm Nadzirah	C
Hospital Support Group, Fundraising	16 - 17 Jan	at Hospital Kulim Kedah Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Volunteer: Mdm Azlina	C

FEBRUARY 2012

Event	Date	Organiser	Status
Kancer Klimb 2012 - World Cancer Day	2 - 4 Feb	at Mount Kinabalu, Kundasang Sabah Time: 3 Days 2 Nights	C
Volunteer Appreciation 2011	4 - 5 Feb	at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Volunteer: Ms Monica Dius	C
1st Makna Introductory Programme	18 Feb	at MAKNA Office Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm Volunteer: Mr Ahmad	C
1st Technical Activities	25 Feb	at MAKNA Office Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Volunteer: Mdm Nining	C

We welcome donations in kind for our community outreach programmes. You may send Milo, condensed milk, powder milk, rice, biscuits, sardine or any canned food, clothes, blankets, pillow, mattress, stationery etc to us. Please send them to MAKNA Volunteer Management Office (address as printed below) and indicate senders details (name, address, contacts).

To participate in the volunteer activities, please call :-

Ms Mama Gie : 019 - 2894 717 or 03 - 2161 1645 Email: fadzilahwan[at]makna.org.my
Ms Monica : 014 - 887 2026 or 03 - 2161 1645 Email: monicadius[at]makna.org.my

Volunteer activities have included or can include:

MAKNA Introductory Programme (MIP)
MIP is the first of three compulsory training modules, which every MAKNA volunteer will be required to undergo before being designated a �Trained Volunteer�. This module equips potential volunteers with the necessary knowledge and information about MAKNA and the programmes and services it provides to cancer patients, their families, high-risk groups and the public.

The programme is also an opportunity for MAKNA to get to know its volunteers. MIP session also provide an avenue for volunteers to identify their areas of interest or expertise they would like to volunteer and contribute.

Basic Nursing Care I & II (BNC I & II)
The BNC modules are divided into two sessions and designed to expose volunteers to areas of personal hygiene and to ways to handle and provide care to patients. This aspect includes training volunteers on the proper way to thoroughly clean their hands, to handle bedridden patients, and to the proper etiquette of visiting patients at home and hospitals.

Administrative Work
Your assistance could be valuable to us at our office. We are always on the look-out for volunteers to help with tasks such as updating our databases, issuing tax exemption receipts, compiling articles related to cancer, filing, mailing, etc.
(On-going activity at MAKNA office)

Fundraising Events
From charity runs to football matches to concerts to car washes, MAKNA is always in need of volunteers in such events.
(Activities will be announced via e-mail or postal mail prior to the event)

Cancer Awareness Education
Your assistance would be valuable at MAKNA�s various cancer awareness campaigns. This involves managing exhibitions and distributing informative materials, among other aspects.
(Activities will be announced via e-mail or postal mail prior to the event)

Recreational Activities with Cancer Patients
Recreational activities are organized for cancer patients and survivors to spend some time away from the hospital settings. Children are taken to theme parks, make their wish come true, meet favourite celebrities (local/international), visit educational centers, holiday expedition and much-much more. As a volunteer you will buddy a child who becomes your best buddy of the day.

Home Visit / Hospital Visit
Volunteers are exposed to Home and Hospital visits. This is a hand on experience with cancer patients and their families. This brings a global community of care powered by the love of family and friends in an easy, accessible and private way.

Technical Activities
Volunteers and cancer survivors serve as the focal point for the organisation's technical activities which include line dancing, patch work, making hair clips, make baskets, make apron and many other interesting items. This builds a close volunteer network and care among one another. It provide a variety of opportunities for volunteers to become an active and vital member of our community.

Cancer Support Group
This group is made out of cancer survivors who have battled cancer, they share their experiences with newly diagnosed cancer patients and help them cope with cancer. Often families are distraught with the situation could also find comfort in meeting up with the support group.

The support group provide a setting in which cancer patients can talk about living with cancer with others who may be having similar experiences. Attention to the emotional burden of having cancer is often a part of a patient's treatment plan.

The support of the health care team (doctors, nurses, social workers), support groups, and patient-to-patient networks can help people feel less isolated and distressed, and improve the quality of their lives.

Community Outreach Programme
Community Outreach is a program to heighten community awareness, to spread a little love and to make all contributors feel welcome and valued as members of the community.

Community Outreach is a ground level activity that inspires community bonding by performing various actions, including meeting and greeting new friends, spreading well-wishes, increase awareness and improves the community well being.

This passionate outreach programme is not limited to local programmes but also brings about international outreach programmes.

BG 03A & O5, Ground Floor, Megan Ambassy, No 225, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone: +603-2162 9178 | Facsimile: +603-2162 9203 | Email: makna[at]makna.org.my

MAKNA Cancer Helpline: 1-800-88-62562

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