Common Concerns

 

 

 

 

Volunteerism - General

 

Ideas for Volunteering


WebWhispers - Write to an officer

IAL - list of local clubs, always looking for active people to run for office.

Newsletters - Write an article, a hint, or a story.  Ask the Editor about the format.  Try Whispers on the Web, the IAL News, HeadLines or your local lary newsletter.

American Cancer Society - local facilities need volunteers

American Lung Association (especially for those who have had lung cancer)

Ask your SLP or MD about helping new laryngectomees or talking to people pre-surgery.

Red Cross

Local Library

Your Church

Any local organization that you have an interest in.  There is always to do and people are needed.

Download, print out, and read Dr. Shirley Salmon's Booklet,

"Guidelines for Hospital Visitation for Laryngectomee Patients"

 

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