Volunteers

Volunteers are one of the main pillars of MAHAK and our greatest asset. They dedicate their time, knowledge, skills, and experience to help fulfill MAHAK’s mission of comprehensively supporting children with cancer and their families. Volunteerism is a fundamental part of MAHAK, embraced by everyone from our founder to members of the Board of Trustees and directors. Many of the most prominent physicians in pediatric cancer treatment and research also support MAHAK voluntarily.

As part of MAHAK’s ever-growing family, volunteers accompany children through the challenging days of treatment. This mutual cooperation provides volunteers with a sense of personal fulfillment and social responsibility, while MAHAK benefits in numerous ways:

• Community foundation: Volunteers define MAHAK as a people-supported organization.

• Cost savings: By assisting with organizational needs, volunteers help reduce the expenses of hiring staff.

• Fundraising contributions: Volunteers organize charity events, bazaars, and other initiatives that generate significant revenue.

• Ambassadors of MAHAK: Over time, volunteers help spread MAHAK’s message of charity and support to a wider audience.

Over the past 30 years, MAHAK has grown steadily, and so has our volunteer base. From a few dedicated individuals at the beginning, the number of volunteers has now grown to over a thousand, and continues to increase each year.

The first and oldest group of volunteers, known as MAHAK Social Workers, dates back to the very early days of the organization. The second oldest group, the Youth Group, also continues to operate actively. Today, all volunteer groups function under the supervision of the Volunteer Council, ensuring coordinated and effective contributions to MAHAK’s mission.