Patient Support Volunteer; Naples West

Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation - Patient Support Volunteer (Naples West)

The FCS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) 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. 100% of donations received go directly toward paying the essential non‑medical living expenses of an adult battling cancer.

Become a Patient Support Volunteer for the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation. Volunteers brighten a cancer patient’s day by providing non‑medical support while they are undergoing treatment. In the infusion area, volunteers offer a snack or beverage, hand out warm blankets, share reading materials, talk and listen, wipe down infusion chairs, and help support the nurses with re‑stocking.

Ideal candidates may be a retiree, cancer survivor, caregiver of someone with cancer, or a college student interested in oncology, nursing, or medicine. A minimum time commitment of 3 hours per week for at least six months is required.

• Complete a phone interview.
• Complete a criminal history check and drug/nicotine screening. FCS is a nicotine and medical marijuana free workplace; individuals who test positive will not be permitted to participate.
• Complete a health screening:
  Tuberculosis (TB) testing and Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella immunizations or approved exemption are required.
• An influenza vaccine is required annually (August 1 through March 31).

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