Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation - Patient Support Volunteer (Venice Island)

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, ensuring 100% of funds 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 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 TB testing, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella immunizations or approved exemptions.
• Receive an annual influenza vaccine (August 1 through March 31).