Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation - Patient Support Volunteer (Orange City)

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 essential non-medical living expenses for adult cancer patients.

Patient Support Volunteer

• Brighten up a cancer patient’s day by providing non-medical support during their treatment.
  • Offer a snack or beverage.
  • 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

Volunteers receive no compensation but have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of cancer patients.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Contact Information

To apply, please contact us at [contact information].