Warrior Mentor Academy

Become a FLAW Cancer Mentor

Walk beside someone facing cancer. Receive structured training to provide hope, encouragement, and compassionate peer support.

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Fall 2026 FLAW Warrior Mentor Academy

The FLAW Warrior Mentor Academy is a one-day training and onboarding program for volunteer cancer mentors.

Cancer survivors/Thrivers, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and compassionate community volunteers.

Final participation is subject to application review.

Start Mentor Application
Register for the FLAW Mentor Academy
Request a Cancer Mentor

Please note that applying to become a mentor and registering for the Academy are two separate steps. Registering for the Academy reserves a seat for training but does not replace the mentor application or onboarding process.

About the Academy

A cancer diagnosis changes lives—but no one should have to face it alone.

Fight Like a Warrior (FLAW) is proud to launch the FLAW Warrior Mentor Academy, a one-of-a-kind training experience designed to prepare compassionate volunteers to provide peer support to individuals and families navigating the cancer journey.

Whether someone has just been diagnosed, is undergoing treatment, celebrating survivorship, caring for a loved one, or facing recurrence, having someone who understands can make all the difference.

The FLAW Warrior Mentor Academy equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become trusted mentors who offer encouragement, hope, and meaningful support while recognizing when to connect mentees with professional resources.

Upon successful completion of the Academy, participants will become Certified FLAW Warrior Mentors and be recognized as members of Cohort 1 – Founding Mentors.

Together, we are building a community where no one fights cancer alone.

What the Training Covers

The FLAW Warrior Mentor Academy equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become trusted mentors who offer encouragement, hope, and meaningful support while recognizing when to connect mentees with professional resources.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will receive interactive training in:

  • Understanding the cancer journey
  • The role and responsibilities of a mentor
  • Leadership and discovering your strengths
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Communication and active listening
  • Healthy boundaries
  • Recognizing when to refer someone for professional help
  • Community and national cancer resources
  • Supporting caregivers
  • Real-life mentorship scenarios and role-playing
  • Building confidence as a FLAW Warrior Mentor

Who Should Apply?

We are specifically looking for cancer survivors/thrivers, caregivers, and family members whose lives have been impacted by cancer and who want to support others. For survivors, our general guideline will be at least one year post-treatment, with some exceptions considered on a case-by-case basis.

Mentor Expectations & Boundaries

Mentors provide peer support. They are not therapists, medical professionals, or case managers. They are trained on confidentiality, healthy boundaries, referrals, and when to seek additional help for a mentee.

FLAW Academy Frequently Asked Questions

How does this work?

Getting involved with the Flaw Cancer Mentor Academy is simple. Here is what to expect, step by step:

  1. Apply to Become a Mentor. Submit your application to let us know you are interested in supporting others through their cancer journey.
  2. Register for the Academy through Zeffy. Once approved, you will complete your registration using our secure Zeffy platform.
  3. Attend the Academy. Take part in training sessions designed to prepare you for your role as a mentor.
  4. Complete Onboarding. Finish a few final steps so you are fully set up and ready to go.
  5. Mentor/Mentee Matching. We will pair you with a mentee based on shared experiences and needs.
  6. Ongoing Education & Support. Continue learning and growing with access to resources, check-ins, and community support throughout your mentorship.
No. We welcome cancer survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, retired healthcare professionals, and compassionate community members who have a heart for serving others.
No. The Academy is designed to prepare both first-time mentors and experienced volunteers.

Not immediately. After completing the Academy and onboarding process, mentors will be thoughtfully matched with mentees based on individual needs, experiences, and availability.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and community partners, there is no cost to attend the Academy. Registration is required, and space is limited.