JoyRx Mentorship Program offered at Children's Cancer Association
Pairs seriously ill children and teens in treatment with trained, volunteer adult mentors. Mentors play games, listen to music, share hobbies, and provide companionship. A JoyRx mentor can also give parents a break to grab a cup of coffee, talk with doctors, or spend time with their other children.
Physical Address
1200 NW Naito Pky, Portland, OR 97209
Hours
M-Th, 8am-5pm F, 8am-1:30pm Mentors meet with families based on both parties schedules.
Application process
Call for information.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Families with children in treatment for cancer or other serious illnesses ages 0-18 at Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel or Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
Languages
Spanish
Service area
Clark, WA Cowlitz, WA Skamania, WA Wahkiakum, WA OR
Agency info
Children's Cancer Association
Provides direct non-medical services to children in treatment for cancer or other serious illnesses and their families in Oregon and Southwest Washington.