Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation - Patient Support Volunteer (Delray Beach)

Overview

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. Donations received cover all overhead expenses, allowing 100% of donations to go directly towards paying the essential non-medical living expenses of an adult battling cancer.

Patient Support Volunteer

• Brighten up a cancer patient’s day by providing non-medical support during their treatment.
  • Offer a snack or beverage to a patient.
  • Hand out warm blankets.
  • Share reading materials.
  • Talk and listen.
  • Wipe down infusion chairs.
  • Help support nurses with re-stocking.

Requirements

• A minimum time commitment of 3 hours per week for at least six months.
• Complete a phone interview.
• Pass a criminal history check and drug/nicotine screening.
• Complete a health screening including:
  • Tuberculosis (TB) testing.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella immunizations or approved exemption.
  • An annual influenza vaccine (August 1 through March 31).

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a difference in someone else's life.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate your availability.
• Support from a caring community of volunteers.

Pay

Volunteer positions are unpaid.

Schedule

Volunteers can choose their own schedule based on their availability.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a difference in someone else's life.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate your availability.
• Support from a caring community of volunteers.