Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation - Patient Support Volunteer (Sebring)

The FCS Foundation is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization founded in 2011 and located at 5204 Paylor Lane in Sarasota, Florida. The foundation assists cancer patients across the state of Florida. Due to the generosity of the Florida Cancer Specialists partner physicians, 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.
• Pass a criminal history check and drug/nicotine screening.
• Be a retiree, cancer survivor, caregiver of someone with cancer, or have an interest in oncology, nursing, or medicine.
• Complete a health screening including TB testing, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella immunizations or approved exemption.
• Receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Benefits

• Volunteers provide non-medical support to cancer patients during their treatment.
• Opportunity to make a difference in someone else's life.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Qualifications

• Retiree, cancer survivor, caregiver of someone with cancer, or have an interest in oncology, nursing, or medicine.
• Minimum time commitment of 3 hours per week for at least six months.
• Pass a criminal history check and drug/nicotine screening.
• Complete a health screening including TB testing, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella immunizations or approved exemption.
• Receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Patience and empathy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Personal fulfillment from helping others.
• Opportunity to learn about cancer care and support.

Application Instructions

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.