Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation - Patient Support Volunteer (Estero)

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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