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Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation - Patient Support Volunter (Woodlands North Davis)

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Pensacola, FL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    3 hours per week, M-F, for at least 6 months
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Housing & Homelessness, Mental Health, Women
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    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).

    Location

    On-site
    4724 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32503, USA
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