Volunteers

History
Since our beginning in 1989, The Cordelia Knott Wellness Foundation has been staffed and operated almost exclusively by volunteers. In 2006, volunteers contributed over 8,000 hours. Volunteer opportunities vary and offer all who would like to help a chance to become involved. Our volunteers help up to 4 hours each week or are available for special projects throughout the year.

If you are interested in learning more about how you can help, please call our Foundation office at 714-569-0318 or simply click here for a volunteer application

Volunteer Opportunities

Shop on Main Appearance Center

Margie Espinoza
Volunteer

Our shop was designed to help those undergoing cancer treatment; offering holistic products and appearnace items, as well as gift items for sale. Volunteers need to be friendly, dependable and enjoy working with others. If you love retail, have a flair for style, and the desire to help cancer patients, our unique retail boutique is a great way to give back. Proceeds from Irene's Shop on Main support our programs and services.

Moretti Family Resource Library

Marty Johansson
Volunteer

Our goal to make current information easily available to patients and the community. Library volunteers are outgoing and friendly people who answer questions, assist people in finding books and materials, and help assist with Internet access. In addition, our library volunteers check material in and out, cataloge, organize, and ensure that the research needs of clients are met.

Additional Opportunities:

  • Fundraising Committees
    Currently, we host two major events: Our annual Fall Event in October and the Bikers Against Cancer Ride in May. There are many other events and opportunitites to give throughout the year, including a Holiday Boutique each November. We are always looking for creative, energetic people to volunteer or serve on our event committees.
  • Event Co-Chairs
    Do you have a passion for wellness and the good work we do? Are you creative, love to work with people, well organized, deailed oriented and above all a people person? If you answered YES to these questions, ask us about becoming an Event Co-Chair. We are looking for outgoing positive people to help oversee one of our next events.
  • Wellness Programs
    Volunteers interested in wellness are needed to help with office support, special events throughout the year, and to help with projects, workshops, classes and retreats.
  • Foundation Offices
    Volunteers help in our offices with filing, preparing and mailing invitations,and date entry. We are always in need of people to call from time to time to help us with special projects during the year.

Giving Back



Dora Clark, Volunteer

Geri Musgrave, Volunteer & Foundation Board Member
"Why do I volunteer? Why does anyone volunteer long hours for no pay? Because it feels good. Rewards are not always about material things."

" One of the realizations I had during breast cancer treatment and recovery is that we are all finite, so we better conduct our lives accordingly. Give more, take less. It became easier to be a better person."

Some of our long time cherished volunteers!

Father and Daughter Team
Beverly Achtien and Clarence Leonardo