Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation - Patient Support Volunteer (Sun City Center)

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 to a patient.
• Hand out warm blankets.
• Share reading materials.
• Talk and listen to patients.
• 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.
• Be a retiree, cancer survivor, caregiver of someone with cancer, or have an interest in oncology, nursing, or medicine.
• Complete a health screening including:
  • Tuberculosis (TB) testing.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella immunizations or approved exemption.
  • An annual influenza vaccine from August 1 through March 31.

Benefits

Volunteers receive no compensation but gain personal satisfaction from helping others and the opportunity to learn more about oncology, nursing, or medicine.