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Survivor Advisory Group
The Feel Your Boobies® Survivor Advisory Group (SAG) is group of amazing survivors who help provide feedback and insight on our programs, share their stories, and help support the mission of Feel Your Boobies®.
Become a Member of the Survivor Advisory Group
Joining our Survivor Advisory Group is a great way to give back and make new friends who get what you’ve been through and have the same passion as you do for Feel Your Boobies®!
Your time is precious, so we’ll make sure your involvement is meaningful and manageable.
Purpose
Our purpose for this Advisory Group is to engage with cancer survivors for feedback on the events and programs we develop, in order to improve and tailor our offerings to meet the needs of women to hear the life-saving message of Feel Your Boobies®. Advisors improve the programs we develop by helping us better understand how they came to their diagnosis and a survivor’s point of view.
It is important that this Advisory Group be representative of diverse communities and backgrounds to meet the needs of all survivors. Black, Indigenous, and people of color are encouraged to apply.
Position Summary
Advisory Group members will serve as a resource during planning meetings for community events and primarily our annual Bras Across the Bridge event. Members will help us identify bra drop off locations, sponsors, volunteers, event logistics, promotion and advertising of the event.
Meetings will be held quarterly, and then bi-weekly closer to the Bras Across the Bridge event.
Responsibilities
Share personal experiences and viewpoints in order to aid staff in the development and evaluation of programs and events
Remain compassionate, objective and constructive when sharing thoughts and opinions, understanding that each person’s experience differs
Respect the privacy of others
Qualifications
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Ability to communicate well in a group setting
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Ability to share insights and information in constructive ways
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Shows concern for more than one issue or agenda
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Ability to work in partnership with others and collaborate on solutions
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Have passion for enhancing the health and well-being of cancer survivors
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Ability to think beyonds one experience
