Survivor Leadership Opportunities

By survivors, for survivors

Giving survivors the support to become leaders is the final step in our Continuum. By investing resources into our community, we move closer to creating a world of empowered survivors. We run multiple different programs for survivors to become leaders in their own way. 

Survivors who have entered our community through Camp Koru or Koru Communities are eligible to apply for leadership opportunities. Programs are designed for those who want to find strength in their survivorship through giving back to this community.

Leadership Opportunities

 
One cancer survivor putting a Koru necklace onto another survivor.

Become a Farman Fellow

Farman Fellows is a 6-month leadership program (10-15 people) that focuses on further developing purpose, identity, and community for survivors, with an increased commitment to contributing to the work of Project Koru. 

Fellows focus on self-discovery, community, cohort projects, and a post-fellowship plan. After completing the program, Fellows will either choose or create a leadership role within the organization that fits their strengths.

You should apply to Farman Fellows if you are….

  • A survivor who has attended Camp Koru

  • Interested in giving back to the cancer community 

  • Available to commit 15-20 hours/month for 6 months 

    • Bi-weekly virtual group meetings focused on personal growth and project/program development

    • 1x/month virtual meeting with cohort to update and work on Project Koru project

  • Willing to donate your time, talent, and support to Project Koru during and post-program

There are 2 fellowship cohorts a year (Spring and Fall). Fellows MUST attend virtual introductory weekend retreat and training, as well as the Farman Fellowship Celebration (end of the commitment ceremony). 

All applicants go through an interview process. If you’re ready to take finding strength in your survivorship to the next level, fill out the application below to apply!

***Next cohort starts in 2025, dates TBD***

 
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Become a Koru Communities Virtual Program Leader

Koru Communities Leaders are survivors in our community who want to teach a talent, hobby, or passion to other survivors via zoom. These programs can be either a single feature program or a longer course. 

This is a good opportunity for survivors who want to try out a leadership position. The intention of Koru Communities is to be a reflection of this community, so all ideas are welcome! 

You should apply to lead a virtual program if you….

  • Have attended virtual programs in the past

  • Have an idea you want to share with other survivors

  • Would like to try out a leadership position

  • Are looking to find strength in your survivorship through helping others

Some of the programs people have run before….

  • A couch to 5K running program

  • Song Therapy 

  • Outdoor Adventure Guides

  • & many more!

If this sounds exciting to you, send an email to programs@projectkoru.org to apply to be a virtual program leader!