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Volunteer Cancer Specialists Foundation – Patient Support Volunteer Jobs in Bradenton, Florida, USA at Volunteermatch
Position: Volunteer: Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation – Patient Support Volunteer (Bradenton)
Want to start making a difference in someone else’s life? Become a Patient Support Volunteer for the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation. Our Volunteers brighten up a cancer patient’s day by providing non-medical support to them while they are undergoing treatment. In the infusion area, volunteers offer a snack or beverage to a patient, hand out warm blankets, share reading materials, talk and listen, wipe down the infusion chairs and help support the nurses with re-stocking.
Ideal candidates may be a retiree, cancer survivor or a caregiver of someone with cancer. We would also consider a college student with an interest in oncology, nursing, or medicine. We ask for a minimum time commitment of 3 hours per week for at least six months.
Other Requirements:
Complete a phone interview.
Complete a criminal history check and drug/nicotine screening. Please note that FCS is a nicotine and medical marijuana free workplace. Individuals who test positive for nicotine or medical marijuana will not be permitted to participate in the volunteer program.
Complete a health screening:
Tuberculosis (TB) testing and Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella immunizations or approved exemption are required for Patient Support Volunteers.
An influenza vaccine is required annually (August 1 through March 31).
About Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation
Location:
5985 Silver Falls Run, Suite 210, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211, US
Mission Statement
The Florida Cancer Specialists (FCS) Foundation provides financial support to qualified adult cancer patients in the state of Florida for expenses such as rent or mortgage, car payments and utility bills. By giving patients peace of mind in knowing that their bills are being paid while they are undergoing treatment, the FCS Foundation allows them to concentrate on what really matters – fighting cancer.
Description
The FCS Foundation is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization founded in 2011 and located at 5204 Paylor Lane in Sarasota, Florida. The FCS Foundation assists cancer patients across the state of Florida. Due to the generosity of the Florida Cancer Specialists partner physicians in covering all overhead expenses for the Foundation, 100% of donations received go directly towards paying the essential non-medical living expenses of an adult battling cancer.
CAUSE
AREAS
Community
Seniors
WHEN
We’ll work with your schedule.
WHERESKILLS
People Skills
Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Driver’s License Needed
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
3 hours a week, M-F, for at least six months
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Title: Volunteer Cancer Specialists Foundation – Patient Support Volunteer
Company: Volunteermatch
Location: Bradenton, Florida, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Community Health)
